I was not expecting to like this dress, at all. I love it! I think this could be worn to weddings, to holiday parties, for Valentines day... you name it. It moves really well and it is comfy as well. I sized up in this bc of my stomach bloating right now through my treatments so I have extra room but I do think you could buy your normal size in this Walmart Fashion Eloqui livinglargeinlilly midsize plussize LTKfindsunder50 LTKplussize