I rented this dress over the weekend and had a different experience than the previous reviewers. The dress fits on the larger size. I am usually a size 6 and I needed a Size 4. The dress is not tapered so there is a lot of room, plus there is an elastic rather than zipper. Two other things that I wished I had known before I rented the dress: #1) The dress is definitely short. I am a bit on the taller side (5'8), and although the Size 6 was too big for me, it was really short. #2) The fabric is "washed out" and not a solid black. Some people may like this, but I thought it looked a bit tired.