Okay, here goes: I have to admit that I'm (
almost) 5'5" and weight 109-114lbs. and consider myself to have a slightly longer torso. With that being said, I know I need to do some sit-ups! I accidentally got a size XS (0-2) at first, noticed it clung to my belly, but liked the dress other than that. It's very nice quality. So I exchanged it for a S (4-6). (I really should wear a (2-4) at least I think.) Anyhow I'm returning the dress, because the new one still clings to my belly far too much before "letting go". In my opinion (for me) dresses need to start widening out somewhere under the ribcage. This one doesn't, it actually goes in under the belly region, even with that seam up there! I wish we could post 'customer pictures' here and I'd take a picture of this dress laying flat on the
ground for you so you could really see the shape. It's not like it goes in after that seam, but it goes straight down for a while...too long for me and my belly that doesn't want to be seen. If you don't think you have a pot belly, then by all means, get the dress, it'll look great on you!