This dress was one of those surprise hits, it was soft, flattering and a great price. Trifecta, hat trick, lucky strike! The top is not too loose or oversized to swallow me up, and the elastic empire waist creates a flattering and elongating silhouette, you know, what every girl dreams of! The top is loose enough and the sleeves are flowy, which works really well to hide some problem areas yet not feel too stifling or hot in the humid FL weather.