I purchased this dress on a missionary trip in Uganda Africa. it was made by women in a program called The remnant generation. this program rescues women that have been victims of rape and incest and have become pregnant. The remnant generation houses the women provides pre and postnatal care and equippes each woman with skills that will help them live better lives while providing for their family. I bought this in a size 20 so that I had plenty of fabric to play with if I decided to take it in some or give it to somebody who was smaller.