This is such a beautiful dress. The bodice is made of a spandex blend that really holds you firm-only 16” across but with another 3-4” of stretch available. The waist measures 12” and has a bit less stretch but still some. Hips are pretty free and it’s about 58” long. The cardinal red will always draw the eye but in this retro style, with this flared skirt and deep U neckline and back line, all heads will turn. Wear a belt to further define your waist but it’s not necessary. The size marker is missing but I estimate the dress to be a size 4/6. It’s fabulous.