This dress is exactly what I was hoping to find. I'm the heaviest I've been, 5'6\\\\\\\" and around 170 lbs. Most of my weight is in my hips and thighs. It's been hard to find a dress that fits on top that isn't too tight on the bottom. I bought this dress in a medium, which fits on top perfectly but is still loose enough on the bottom. I also love the long sleeves, they help camouflage my arms and are also really flattering. I feel like this dress would be flattering for all body types. It definitely hides all the areas I'm insecure about.