Thank goodness I read through the reviews on this dress for sizing! I typically wear a 10 or 12 in US misses dresses, and I was right in the middle of a medium and a large based on the size chart for this dress. Based on the reviews I went with the medium, and it fits me perfectly. The material has a little stretch to it, so I would advise going with the smaller size if you're right at the cutoff for a particular size. You'll want the bodice to be fitted to your torso - if it's too big, the dress won't look right on you. The pleated bust will accommodate a large bosom easily (I am 38D and could still fit in it if I were larger), but I agree with other reviewers about wearing a push-up bra to really make the bust look good.
The dress itself is elegant and really pretty. I purchased it to wear to a fancier fall wedding, and I'm very happy with it. The material is thicker and very rich looking. It would probably be too heavy to wear in summer, but with a nice shrug added it will work well for fall or spring. I have a petticoat to wear under it to give the skirt some added volume, but you'd have to wear at least two petticoats (or one really full one) to get the fullness shown in the picture. I'm 5'9", and the hem hits just below my knee. The construction of the dress is very well done and appears to be really sturdy. It will need some ironing, especially the pleats at the bust - which will require some patience!
I'm very impressed with this dress, and I can't wait to wear it to the wedding and other events. Be careful of the sizing, but I definitely recommend the Lindy Bop Ophelia.
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