I am no spring chicken but I bought this dress hoping it would suit me. It sure did. It makes me look youthful and I did not have to alter it in any way. I don't recall when last I purchased a dress, either on-line or in a store, and did not have to do some alterations. I am 5'4" and 138 lbs. and I purchased a medium. If there were other light colors in this style, I certainly would buy one or two more.