I wear a 2X in dresses, generally, and it's difficult to find a maxi style I like in my size. This dress is perfect for my body type!It's got a little A-line flare but not too much to make me look like I'm wearing a tent. I prefer "Column" maxis but they're very hard to find in my size as I said. This one's very close to that style so I'm glad I found it!...I bought 2 in blue/white and 1 black/tan...They'll last me forever because they're made of cotton/polyester which means the material won't lose it's shape, shrink or fade...But it's not as soft, or cool as 100% cotton...Just beware. I wash and dry them with my delicates to make sure the dresses last. I only wish the dress came in more patterns!!...They are so much more flattering to someone my size than solids....I'd buymore!