Coast dresses are they true to size?

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No store near by so having to order on line, how are the dresses please size wise and are they flattering . To be hones I'm a large 16 so unsure about ordering that or a 18. I can't afford to order both

I find them fairly generously sized.

I don't get on with Coast dresses at all, which is really annoying as I like lots of them. I find that they are cut really wide but not very deep, if that makes sense? So they tend to fall off my shoulders and gape at the back and be big on the hips and legs, whilst being horribly clingy across the bust and tummy at the same time. :(

I find them a perfect fit but I'm a hippy size 10.

I find the generously sized too. I tend to size down a size.

Sounds like the Coast ones are made for flat chested, wide hippped ladies.

OP, I would go for a bigger size and do a Kate Middleton. get it altered

Thanks for all the advice tbh I am pretty flat chested and have bigger hips so I may be ok, I think we will try and get to a store and try on. I need a dress for a couple of wedding night do's in June so I still have a bit of time

I'm fairly flat chested with a narrow back and a big bum (lovely). i size down in Coast or I'm drowned on top.