First, the quality and comfort of this fabric is excellent! I wear a size 8 in pants and usually a Medium in tops (36C bra). I got a size 12 in this suit, based on the Anne Cole size chart, and it is perfect. It hides the "pooch" in my tummy and it is extremely flattering in the behind. It is not "frumpy" at all. I highly recommend this suit for any body type.