European linen, as you can probably tell from the photos, is visibly thicker than most linen fabric on the market. Some linen can be a bit see-through, but this one is not — it's made of a dense, high-quality weave. That being said, it's also more drapey and heavier, so it won’t fly around, which offers a great sense of security for a girl who wears dresses. I have another thick linen dress, a blue Boden dress, available on my page — check it out if linen is your thing! Featuring the season’s botanical and floral motif, this paneled fit-and-flare midi dress is crafted from lightweight linen and finished with a buttoned placket at the front. - Pit-to-pit: 20 inches - Waist: 16.5 inches - Hip: 18.5 inches (measured 7 inches down from the waist) - Length: 45.75" Fabrication: 100% Linen Fit-and-flare silhouette. Intended to hit at the mid-calf. US size 8 has a 45.75" body length. Body length is taken from the center back of the neck. V-neck. Buttoned placket. Mother-of-pearl buttons. Short sleeves. Side on-seam pockets. Front and back princess seams. Back-tie waist detail. Linen. Machine washable or dry clean. Imported. Model is 5'10" (178 cm) and wears a US size 4.