I ordered a size up like everyone said, and it was WAAAAAYYYY too big. I ordered it in a 24, and honestly it fit more like a 26. I had to alter it, and it was 12 inches of altering. Just order closest to your size, do not size up. I ordered it in Blushing pink with a chocolate brown sash, and the colours are amazing. The sash does not detach, so it makes altering just a little more difficult.