Children"s Size Measurements-------------------S(4-6): 24"-26" Bust, 19"-22 Waist, 24"-26" Hips, 11 3/4" Length-------M(7-10): 26"-29" Bust, 22"-24" Waist, 26"-30" Hips, 14 1/4" Length,-----------L(12-14): 28"-31" Bust, 24"-26" Waist, 28"-32" Hips, 15" Length----------The back is straight across and is aprox. 1 1/4" lower than the front. The back is about 1/2" lower at the waist.