This top brings me complements every time I wear it - even strangers stop me and tell me how much they like it. I have one in black too! I love it. I have a large and it does fit a tiny bit loose, but I prefer that to being tight, but if you like a more fitted look, you might want to order a medium. I am a pretty normal size 12 in dresses. The sleeves are not tight, and I usually push them up to 3/4 when I wear it. It will show age as you repeatedly wash and dry it.