It lasts for a long time but the inside liner starts to stretch.  I would also reccomend getter a larger size than normal because this suit runs small.

It doesn't have any padding up top.  It holds up really well in the water even after a lot of use.

I swim 4 or 5 times a week and have owned numerous FINIS Solid Bladeback suits, which fit me perfectly and lasted for a good long time.  So I assumed this print version of the suit would fit the same, but I was wrong.  The bottom fits, but for me, It is cut much tighter on top.  (I am a 34 D).  So I would not recommend this for a woman with a larger bust.

After owning this suit for ~three months, the back straps have started to fray and come apart.  I have never had a suit do this to me, even the nylon ones.  So, getting this polyester suit so I won't have to buy another suit so soon has been rendered moot because now I have to replace this one.  Great.

Looks good but might run a bit small.

I use the suit for general swimming about 3 to 4 days a week. It's comfortable, fits great, and hasn't faded. I have no complants.