I do not have a waist that goes "in". i either have to wear shift dresses that are cut slim, or find "fit and flare" pieces that create a waist for me. this is the latter. it's really cute, different and flattering. it has a nice mix of graphic sophistication with a somewhat romantic silhouette. it is gauzy with ruffles and tiers. the off-white slip underneath is great for a couple reasons: it provides a nice underlayer that is just visible underneath the "turtleneck" top, cutting the school-mar