I'm a big amazon person and base my choices off reviews. Hasn't failed me yet. This dress. Its cheap enough to buy blindly and I've got long enough to decide to get a different one. I still really like it, but I'm trying to be practical. I'm 4'11" and pretty small all around so I know I'll have to alter anything I get...and this is the cheapest dress that I've loved! Edit: I didn't think I'd ever go for a jewel belt (LIKE AT ALL EVER) but this one works...I think my shock that I said yes immediately is what makes it special.