I purchased this dress for my almost-6 year old daughter to wear to my best friends upcoming wedding. She normally wears a size 6X. Because this dress was only available in a size 7, I purchased it thinking that since the wedding is in early October, it would fit perfectly when the time came. When it arrived, my daughter loved the dress! However, I felt the dress looked a bit short and was a bit large through the neck area. Because she loves the dress, we're going to keep it. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it works in October!