I bought these to wear snorkeling, kayaking and body surfing in Mexico so I could easily get in and out of them when necessary. I hate putting a wet one-piece suit on and these shorts with a rash guard worked out great. They were comfortable and several people on my trip commented on them.
I haven't washed it yet. I'm taking it next week on vacation. But, I love the fit so far.
Like I said on the Halter Top review, I'm going to Grand Cayman, have gained a few pounds, and this suit still makes me look great!
I was pleased with these shorts. The coverage is adequate--better than some of the skimpier styles. I think they were a very good value. One negative is that I feel that the lining may be peeking out under the cheek coverage--but because the color is the same, I don't think anyone else can detect this.