It’s more of a drop-waist style than pictured, with the skirt being shorter from waist to hem. Size 8 comes to just above the knee for my average-sized 7-year-old. The red is a slightly darker shade, but it’s still nice. After washing and drying the hem has folded up, which is annoying - hopefully this corrects itself after the next wash. This is a warm knit.
The sizing is so weird. Size 8 is incredibly boxy and ridiculously wide. The red is a dingy dark red as well, not bright and festive. Looks absolutely nothing like the picture.
This is described as below the knee length. I ordered a size 10 for a my nine year old, yet the dress is above her knees. She is not above average in height. The item description is not accurate. The dress is cute, but it would be great if more dresses / skirts were below the knee.