I ordered a xxs as i am a size 0. it fits very well, i am 5'5" and the dress hits me 2 inches above knee. i would wear this with thick tights and boots. the sleeves are unlined, but because the material is of high quality, it does not seem too shear. you can belt this dress if you do not like the loose, swing style. i love the print and colors. i was not really aware of the silver sequence at the hem, but i do not mind it. however, i feel it does dress it up taking it out of the every day wear c