What attracted me to this maxi was the fabulous colors, I thought it would be really cute with slides and a denim jacket in either blue or cream. I live in Southern CA and it has been really hot. These colors will also take me into September and October when it is still very, very hot. I ordered a small, I'm 5'7". The straps are long, I'm having them altered but other then that, it's perfect. Bonus- Most of Elan's dresses have pockets and this one does. I may get the pink and orange for next summer. Very cute and casual maxi or cover up.