I am 5'2", 145 pounds. Not a lot in the chest area but a little heavier in the backside, so finding a dress always proves to be difficult. I purchased a large and the hem hits me right at the knee, where I was hoping it would. There is a space on my lower back above my behind, but it is the 20s era so I expect it to be formless. I could get away with a medium so the dress would be more form fitting, but I like how the large just hangs off my body instead of hugging it. I may cut some of the frinSee full review