While the skirt is supposed to fit people with a waist of 38" it does not look good on me. I have the ungainly "muffin top" look. Otherwise it is a beautiful costume. I was attracted to it because I'm short and stocky. The typical belly dance skirts are 36" long (too long for my short frame). I wanted this costume because the skirt was short. I think this costume is really meant for thinner people. I don't think I will wear it.