I wanted a modest, muted, and easy-to-wear dress for church and this is it! At 5'3" it falls well below my knees but doesn't reach my ankles, so mid to upper calf. It's 42" long for the size Large- my usual size. The bodice of this dress has extra stretch and it's not too low cut in the back or front. It's the perfect length for me and I love gingham pattern and the bows! The puff sleeve is pretty and I dont recommend a cardigan over it. This can be paired with any shoe in my opinion but I am going for clogs! I wish they made more dresses with these dimensions as they are hard to find! Thanks Lena Layne!