I ordered the dress 2 sizes larger per previous reviews. It came in a size too big, and about a foot too long. It will take a bit of altering to get it to fit. Probably have to remove the whole bottom layer. Good news, it does fit over a crinoline slip.This suit is exactly what I had hoped for with the exception of two very small details. The zipper on the skirt goes up the middle of the back instead of being on either side, thus splitting the bustle right up the middle. The other problem I have had, is out of 10 buttons on the jacket, I have had to sew 8 back on. Some fell off simply when I hung up the jacket on a hanger.Otherwise, this is truly a beautiful suit!First off, I was amazed how quickly it arrived. It came mid November when they were predicting January. So shipping was great.The quality of this dress surprised me. It is so well made and great quality. My only mistake in ordering this was going by the measurements. As I am 5' 4" and very busty, I ordered the size to fit around my bust. The top half of this dress fits great and I can move my arms without any restrictions. Unfortunately, that means the bottom half is about 4 inches to long! But instead of sending it back for a replacement I will get a small hoop skirt for underneath and hike the bottom up a bit higher. So not a big deal. I will be ordering from this company again!The dress is very nice, but the top of the buttons fall off very easy. Had to replace all the buttons after 1st wear..Better than pictured! Stunning dress for the price. Beautiful fit and fabric. Craftsmanship and care , looks like I paid $500 for a custom. I'm going to buy another in another color. I bought a 14/16 I wear a 16 fit sug but for this style, it should.make sure the shoulders are larger inorder for the waist so not enough tight. Like the material top had a lining which does interfere with exact measurements need to account for material thickness. Very well made.The costume fit perfectly as per the size chart the quality of the fabric is Excellent and very well made.The dress is not exactly as pictured. I am 5’8, 145 pounds. I ordered a medium. The back or the jacket starts to flare out for the bustle about an inch below my shoulder blades when it should start in the small of your back. The skirt I received was apparently made to put a huge bell crinoline under it because with the correct bustle pad underneath it the front of the skirt was still 5 inches too long even with 4” heels on. The front apron part was sewn weird to where there are two big blobs of fabric that doesn’t show in the picture making you look like you have a set of saddle bags. To get the skirt off the floor, I would have had to pull the skirt to just below my armpits. This is the third Victorian dress I have purchased from Fortune House. The other two dresses are impeccably made so I am guessing maybe it is a fluke. The material is very nice. Very disappointed over the weird fit. I will have to alter it before I will be seen in it.