I have a pear shape body, and am 5'3" and a size 12. I carry some excess weight on my hips, butt and tummy, whereas my chest is a little small to be proportional. This dress hugs my curves, but is also super flattering. It accentuates my breasts really well, drawing attention to my upper body (and thus away from my "problem areas"), without looking the least bit trashy. While some size 12 dresses fit just right or even a bit snug on my frame, this dress actually is a little bit loose on me in a 12 (but it looks good, not sloppy). I may even be able to wear a 10 in this dress, since it has a little stretch to the fabric. The contours of the dress also accentuate the curve of my waist, making me look like an hourglass figure as opposed to a pear. I ordered this dress in the Kelly Green, but will be getting another because of how good it looks on (likely the black).