The dress was absolutely beautiful but the best measurements was way off. I ordered a size 10 which stated the best was a 36 and I am a 35 but I had to have it taken in 2 inches on either side. Seamstress said it looked like the dress was made for a size 38. After 170 alterations the dress was beautiful. I also had it shortened. Even though I am 5'7; and wore 2; heels it was very long and the train was crazy long. After all was done I loved the dress. Just wish it would have fit from the beginning