I’m a 5’3” 155 lb apple shape lady, and got this dress in XL because I thought it would be “Asian Sizes” like it said. It’s actually a little big on me, and I have a large bust. It has a bit of spandex, so I think it’s quite forgiving and you can go with your normal size and it will be comfy. I wanted it for doing chores around my farm all summer when it’s 100 degrees, so I also bought it in Large, and it should still be comfy because it’s a wrap dress and very adjustable. You can’t beat a true wrap dress when your weight fluctuates ;) Also, if you get it big enough, you could put a cute short sleeved t-shirt under it.