I was so excited about this dress and ordered my usual size. I could tell the top and bottom would have fit generously, but the non-stretch, small waistband made it impossible to get into. I tried putting on from the top and bottom and could not squeeze the waistband it past my bust or hips! From the images the waistband looks elasticized in the back, but it's definitely not. Such a shame, too, because the dress is pretty and lightweight for spring.