I love the concept of this dress. i love the stripes, ruffle hem and little cut up detail. but it runs huge. i'm 5'3", 148 lbs, and typically wear a 6-8. i went with the xs in this dress. it flairs out significantly near the waist and hips which makes it super comfortable, but not the most flattering. i wish they had tapered it in slightly to give it a slightly more fitted look. i'm keeping it and think it will be cute with booties in the fall. but i'm not 100% on it