In the picture it really doesn't look like metal!!!  The part the top is a metal piece and is very uncomfortable!

This swimsuit is great because it fits true to size since I am in between sizes 10, or 12 I went with a size 12 and its alittle room but not enough where its baggy and even if I lose the other 15 pounds I want to lose the material that the suit is made of nylon spandex it would still conform to my soon to be  lesser of me :)))) I love the color I tried it on as soon as I purchased this item.