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The pattern and colors are nice - that is what drew me to it in the first place. Most plus size swimsuits are solid color, which doesn't hide the "extras" well, or they are uninspired ugly prints. (save me from another black or blue suit!) But this was a flattering color scheme in a classy pattern. Very unusual. Also, too many swimdresses smoosh the chest down, which does not help the figure. This one has an empire waist and cups, so you can get some lift and support. I am typically a size 22 in clothing, but I got this in a size 24 based on the size chart. (actually, they recommended a 26. At first I thought I should exchange for a smaller size as I am used to swimsuits being tight when they suck everything in. But because it is a swimdress and has 2 layers, the extra size actually helps. If the outer dress can fall straight, all the rolls at the back disappear and the hips and such are smoothed. It works. Now for the criticisms. The straps are too narrow. Anyone with a chest large enough to pull off this suit (DD or above, with F being ideal) needs to not have the straps dig in. What I did was to unstitch the straps and cross them in the back. (The rings don't open so you do have to cut and re-sew) The X back was more comfortable and supportive, and flatered the bustline. For those who don't sew, find a matching ribbon and tie the back straps together in a cute bow. The only other issues with the suit are the lining at the place where the two cups cross over in the front shows. It is a design flaw. Crossing the back straps did help. A hidden stitch or two also works. And the area at the waist on the under portion is a very unflattering and non-supportive mesh. This is rarely an issue unless the overskirt hikes up in the water. But if you want to dive or do a handstand, wear another suit. It looks bad. All in all I do like the suit, and out of the pool it looks good. With the modifications it looks great. And aside from the straps digging in, it is nice to wear.
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