I love love this pattern, which is the main reason I got this Matilda. I also have a Rowena, and I do think the sleeves add something. Also, this one and Rowena…they are very cleavage forward! So, be prepared for the ladies to be on display! I don’t know if sizing up would help—I feel like the dress fits me well all over…just dips down a bit too low for me. There is no need for a bra because of how the top is put together, so I took this and Rowena to a seamstress and had her add some lace trim across the neckline for some more coverage! Maybe sizing up would allow for a bandeau bra or something else underneath to give more coverage. Overall, I’m pleased with this one. I take a S in Ellie; a M here fit me very well. I’m 5’3”, and it’s maxi length, but no need to hem.