I love this tankini top but I ordered the wrong size. I am 5' 2" tall and I wear a medium in shirts. I am a 34 DD chest so this causes some .....issues. I ordered a size 10. This looked very small when I got it and I did not think I would even be able to get it on, but it did fit.The biggest problem was in the chest area, the suit caused massive cleavage that was not flattering in my opinion. I did hesitate to keep it because it is very flattering but that cleavage would be a problem. I decided to return it and ordered the next size 12, I am praying that size will work because I love the suit. It is different and flattering. Finally I don't feel like I am wearing a moo-moo.It is very light/mesh material around the stomach. It does open up so your belly will or could be exposed at times. I am a sized 6 pant and medium top and I hate that I feel obese in swimwear. I did order the matching bottoms and really liked the fit as well. It is a very expensive swimsuit when you add the bottoms, so make sure to check your measurements. I ordered a 10 in the bottom and that was a bit small as well, I did keep it but also ordered the bigger size to see what I like better.I will be looking at more Gottex swimsuits because the quality seemed great and they are very pretty and unique. I am sick of the same skirted tankinis. This is a nice option.This is probably my favorite swimsuit I've ever bought in my life. It's incredibly flattering but sexy at the same time because it has a kind of baby-doll lingerie fit. I knew I wanted to get a swimsuit from Gottex because my last swimsuit from them has held up wonderfully and fit well. I had narrowed it down to this swimsuit and one other print. I was able to find the other print, similar style, at a local Macy's, but I ordered this one via Amazon so I could compare them on.Fit:I tried many swimsuits on at Macy's and a couple other places (all size 8), so this seems like it was true to size. (I bought it in an 8 as well.) It flows away nicely from my body, concealing my stomach. My husband says it makes my girls look bigger; I'm not sure how and I don't see it, but okay (?). I'm in the B-C cup range, so I don't think the size 8 would fit a larger breasted woman. Not sure about A cup either. The shoulder straps are comfortable to me, and you can criss-cross them in the back if you prefer.I'm petite, and the bottom of the top does skim my sides at about the same point as the model shown. I have a regular torso. So, if you want to hide your thighs, you will need to find a skirt-style bottom, but IMO that doesn't look quite right with this style top. Amazon does not seem to sell the matching bottom (which is sad!). I think the flaring out of the top would help de-emphasize thighs, though. Mine seem smaller when I wear this, even with a bikini bottom.Durability:The fabric beneath the breasts is not as sheer as I thought it might be, which I feel is a pro, but it does feel thin, so I am careful putting it on. I don't want to accidentally tear it from repeated use.It's very very cute! But I think the sizing is all wrong! I wear a 32D. I ordered an 8, it was way too small around the chest area. So I'm sending it back and ordering the 10 and the 12! Hoping one will fit. I am very small in the chest area, (not bust area) thus the size 32 bra. The 8 was extremely tight! I hope this helps you order the right size! when I order a top I usually order a size small or extra small. I should think an 8 would be sufficiently large enough , but NO! I'm hoping the next round will work out!!!I tried this on at a swimsuit store but had a tough time parting with over $100 for a swimsuit top. I found it at Lord & Taylor for $60 and after ordering it was disappointed to receive an email from them a week later stating that they could not fulfill my order! I once again turned to Amazon! $81 is still a lot for this top but I am getting older and a bit too big for a bikini but tankini's are not comfortable to me because it just feels like there is a lot of fabric on my stomach especially when it gets wet. This is a wonderful alternative. The mesh hides my tummy area yet is very light weight. I just wish it werent so expensive.I purchased the size 16 based upon the measurements provided. i have a fairly large chest (36dd) and hips. right now the product fits perfectly and I absolutely love it.... my only concern is that it will stretch once in the water and be a bit too large. otherwise I have finally found a suit I love. just the right amount of coverage without being the "mom-style" suit I'm not ready for, and not the teeny bikini that's great if you're 17. perfect for anyone that still wants to show of their curves without baring it all to the world. if these suits weren't so expensive I would have already gone back and purchased one in every color! only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is the price, which is rather steep.I wanted to love this. I'm usually a size 10-12, and upon others reviews, I ordered a size 14. It still does not fit. I'm a 38C, 151 lbs., 5"5, if that helps. My boobs looked huge - it just wasn't flattering at all.Love, love, love this top! Total lifesaver! I am a bandeau fanatic and do not like straps. Maternity bathing suits are just not cute and all have straps assuming everyone has giant boobs. I am smaller, would be a size 6/8 pre pregnancy with B cups. Boobs went up to C during pregnancy. This brand definitely runs small, so I had to purchase a size 10 but this bathing suit was a lifesaver. I bought multiple tops in this silhouette because being 7 months pregnant this was perfect! And I can wear this after baby too! The bandaeu fits well and is very well lined and the sheer material that covers your belly is perfect for some coverage without being too hot - and I would fan it open to tan my baby belly a little. So comfortable - please keep this silhouette in your line! And make sure to order at least 2 sizes up - runs very small!I really like this top and would probably love it if it fit a little better. I have a 34" busy but everyone said it ran small so I ordered up. It fits great but the cups are too small. It LOOKS great and gives me AWESOME cleavage but my lady bits hang out of the bottom of the cups. Given that they are covered I will still wear it occasionally but it won't be my every day suit :-(Luv it...fits perfect