I *think* I like this piece. While it does fit, I believe a size M is a bit closer to a size 8 than size 8/10. I had hoped it might fit a bit looser as in the photograph. I'm pretty sure that if I go up a size, though, it will be way too large. The fabric is lovely, and I enjoy the styling. One small surprise: the photograph showed the orange colorway with a zipper down the front, and I received one with buttons. This isn't a problem for me, but it is an inconsistency.