Followed the advice of other reviewers, sized up two sizes and while the shirt does run small, especially across the shoulders- it also runs very, very LONG. Odd fit and proportions, fabric is a bit sheer and 'slippery' instead of soft, and the pattern was not as pictured-my shirt had an almost 'belt' like purple geometric shape that should have theoretically fallen at the waist but rather was down towards the pelvis. This shirt could have been worn as a slim fitting, incredibly short dress. Super disappointing as this was a splurge as far as tee shirts go.