Model is 5'9 and is wearing size XS.
This style has a straight cut with curved seams at the waist, cuffs and side slits. It should have a more relaxed fit rather than be form fitting to the body. The dress can be flipped front to back (the neckline is the same on both sides). If the zipper is worn in the front, you can unzip a bit, tuck in the corners for a v-shape neckline.
Based on customer try-ons prior to the release of this new style, many stuck to their true size (as the fabric does not have stretch). Those that were larger in the chest area chose to size up as well as those who had a larger hip/rear measurements than the size they normally take in tops.
Opt for the size on the chart that is closest to what you are from the waist down for the intended 'straight' fit of this look. (For example, if you are size 6 at top but wear size 8/10 at the bottom, try the MEDIUM). If size is prefaced by 'SMALL', you are narrower on the bottom.
For a slightly looser fit, go up one size.
SIZE GUIDE
XS- 0/2/small4
S- 4/6/small8
M- 8/10
L- 10/small12
XL- 12/small14
1X- 14/small 16
LENGTH/WIDTH GUIDE: Approximate lengths from shoulder to front hem at its shortest point. All measurements are taken when dress is on a flat surface. Approximate chest/hips measurements are measured across. Double for complete circumference.
GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR MEASUREMENTS:
LENGTHS- Place a measuring tape at the center point of one of your shoulders (Also known as HPS- High Point Shoulder). The '0' (zero) on the tape should be your starting point. Drop the tape and let it hang. It helps to look in a full length mirror to determine the length that suits you (If you prefer above, on or below the knee). For reference, average lengths (depending on your height) fall between 37-41inches on size XS. Since everyone's torso/leg lengths are different (even if two people are the same height), coverage length can never be exact. For all styles, we list the approximate lengths of our dresses measured from HPS. Please check the lengths to see if they work for you.
WIDTHS: Chest- Position the '0' (zero) of the measuring tape underneath one armpit aligning it as much as possible with the center part of your bust. Wrap around the circumference of your chest area until the tape matches point zero from the backside. Keep in mind that knits (stretchy styles) can accommodate widths that are broader than the listed dimensions due to fabric forgiveness, while wovens (fabric with minimal or no stretch) will only 'give' to a certain point. Usually, patterns are adjusted to work for sizing when the fabric is woven.
Hips- Repeat steps for measuring Chest, but start at the widest point of hips.
Arms- Repeat steps for measuring Chest, but start under armpit and measure around biceps.
XS
LENGTH: 46.5 inches
ARM: 6 inches
CHEST: 17.5 inches
HIPS: 19 inches
SMALL
LENGTH: 47 inches
ARM: 6.5 inches
CHEST: 18 inches
HIPS: 20 inches
MEDIUM
LENGTH: 48 inches
ARM: 7 inches
CHEST: 19.5 inches
HIPS: 21 inches
LARGE
LENGTH: 48.5 inches
ARM: 7.5 inches
CHEST: 21.5 inches
HIPS: 22 inches
X- LARGE
LENGTH: 49 inches
ARM: 8 inches
CHEST: 22 inches
HIPS: 24.5 inches
1X
LENGTH: 49.5 inches
ARM: 8.5 inches
CHEST: 22.5 inches
HIPS: 25.5 inches