I wasn't sure about this dress when the mentioned pleating especially as I am a size 12 with a 36 bust. The dress is amazing the waist sits where my waist is - for a change - the zipper at the back is easy to zip up and the bow at the neck just makes it a special dress. I am 5'5" and this dress sits at my ankles in my bare feet. Really looking forward to wearing this dress to a wedding in the next few weeks. Originally posted on www.boden.co.uk