Please choose a size that is a bit larger for comfort. The Short Tank Dress is a more fitted style. For example if your bust is 36 inches, then you should choose a Large, which has a 39 inch bust line. The same rule of thumb applies for the waist and hip. All imported Pacific Rim Rayon. A few Imported Cotton prints as well. The Zipper is 11.5 inches on the backside, and is in matching color and hidden. The dress is tapered.

LENGTH: is determined from the top of the shoulder strap to the bottom of http://mauishirts.com/woodie-paradise-found-aloha-shirt.htmlthe dress.
BUST: is taken from under the armpits, from seam to seam.
A 36" Bust would be 18" from the front measurement and 18" from the back measurement.
WAIST: is taken in the middle of the dress. The middle is determined from halfway distance of the length measurement from seam to seam. It is measured in the front and in the back and then doubled.
HIP: measurement is takne from the halfway point from the bottom of the dress to the waist. The measurement is taken from seam to seam. This is where the fit can be snug.

These measurements are taken from PARADISE FOUND garments and DO NOT pertain to any other manufacturer or brand name. Please use THESE measurements to determine your dress size.