OK Ladies, this is NOT a dress for the feint hearted, BUT it does fit like a beautiful glove, so maybe size up! I'm a fairly standard 12 and the L is just right - Sleeves are a little long but I have short arms, so that's just a "me" thing... Great length, just at knee - If it were any shorter, this item would risk looking a bit "hoochie" - I chose to go with undergarments in black much like the picture shown, plain strapless black bra (no lace!) and a black full brief (agian, no lace or embel...