The dress was ordered as a size 10 to accommodate my hips and was altered at the waist and and bust (34C). It was also hemmed as I wore flat sandals for my wedding (I am 5’7″ tall). It was worn for only 1 hour during the ceremony. I’ve had it dry cleaned and there is a little leftover fabric from the alterations if you need to have it altered again. The fabric stretches and is very forgiving. It travels well and folds for any destination weddings — I packed it in my suitcase! It’s also very light for beach weddings or dancing!