Find a dress that fits

Chest. Stand up straight to make sure there isn't pressure pushing down on your breasts or stretching the fabric from the back. Sit down and consider these two pressure areas again.

Back. There should be no pulling or sagging on your back. If the dress has a back zipper, make sure there's no excessive tension around it.

Bottom area. A dress should sit comfortably around your seat without pulling on the seams. It should be form fitting without clinging.

Side seams. Sit down to be sure the side seams don't pucker. They should lie flat and run straight to the hem. Be aware that bias-cut dresses tend to pucker.

Slits. Stand up straight to make sure that any slits lie flat and perpendicular to the floor, remaining closed after you move. Sit down to make sure the slit doesn't rise too high along your leg.

Hem. Look at the hem from the sides. It should hang straight all the way around.