Last July I bought this tankini top locally, and it was paired with Jockey women's swim shorts. The top is cut like a tank top- comfortable for swimming and stylish. I can get a tan and enjoy the sun and water without feeling like a stripper. I swam almost every other day for 2 and a half months. It held up well but after summer was over I started swimming at a gym and the blue faded to green. Even then it was still cute. I had lost a good bit of weight so I bought the next size down to continue swimming and another one below that which I expect to be in after I wear this one out. I am 5'2" so the top comes down a few inches longer than it does on the model shown (which I prefer.) I think this is the nicest of the maxine's of hollywood designs and wish it hadn't been discontinued. UPDATE. I still love it but I will add that swimming 3 times a week this top fades out to a yellowinsh hue in a very short time- probably 3-4 weeks. I don't think it matters whether it's in a pool or a lake. This is not true of all swimwear. I have a pair of Jockey brand women's swim bottoms that I've been wearing for a year swimming- they look like the day I bought them. The style is like women's running shorts from the 70's- short- with a 2nd thinner contrasting material that's slightly longer as a liner. I will check out Jockey next time I need a swim top.