This is probably my favorite dress I’ve ever bought. Although expensive, it’s worth every penny. The quality is fantastic, and I have never received more compliments. I didn’t wear the belt, I felt like it cheapened it. I would usually be a US size 12 and I got the XL. I really did need the XXL, if you are between sizes go up! I followed the measurements and I knew I should have got the XXL but I thought it would motivate me to drop a few pounds, just follow the measurements and you’ll know what size to get. They don’t give refunds, only e-credit…I would not have been able to send it back and receive the e-credit in time to reorder a bigger size, just be aware.