I was concerned about purchasing this dress when i read about two slender people buying it. i'm 5'6" 145lbs and athletic. i normally wear a 10 and i ordered a 10. the material is really pretty, but stiff, more like brocade. the cut is different and it's not form fitting or feature enhancing, but it's comfortable and looks attractive. the arms and neck are not binding or cutting, they are interesting touches that make this different from other shifts. it's lined, falls a bit above my knee but not