Ruben Sequin Lace Ruched Maxi Dress

I’m looking for a candy apple, Coke can red dress for an upcoming formal occasion. This dress is that color in person - it is not as orange as pictured online. I am 5’6”, 150-155 lbs, and usually wear a large or 10-12, sometimes XL or 14 depending on brand. The large here fit me in the chest (36C-D) but was too clingy in the midsection and I probably would have needed to get it shorted a couple of inches even with heels. The XL was too big and bunched oddly in the midsection due to extra fabric. Disappointed to return as the dress is sparkly, soft, lightweight and easy to wear, wish it had worked for me!

I LOVE this dress. I am going to exchange for a medium to see how that fits. It's very tight to your body. If you don't like seeing the shape of your body everywhere--this is not for you. The cut and style is amazing. I can wear the small, I just want to see how the medium fits to compare. For reference I am 5 ft 8 inches, a fit 150 lbs. 34B, 27 inch waist 38 inch hips. I usually wear a US 4. This dress would be an amazing cocktail party dress around the holidays.