I have several of these dresses from previous years that hit just above the knee. This dress is longer and hits below the knee - I appreciate the length as it feels dressier and more elegant. The attention to details makes their dresses outstanding: the lining is tacked to the shell so it does not ride up, there is bra strap holder at the shoulders to prevent the straps from hanging out, and pockets!
I find if I iron the pockets flat it minimizes the hip bulge.
I have a stocky, muscular build w/ long body & shorter leg.
All the dresses I have are lined and the lining is tacked to the dress so it does not ride up.