Forgiving Fit
Absolutely loved this dress for a Black Tie Wedding. I didn't have time to get it altered but at 5'6" with a 2.5" heel the dress was still a bit long and will likely take an inch or two off. If you plan to wear a higher heel you can likely get away without getting it hemmed. The fabric is very forgiving, so you could probably size down to get a more snatched fit- otherwise it fits relatively true to size.