I do Aquasize 3 times a week, and this is the perfect top to hold me in place, cover my abdomen, and make me feel good while working out. Didn''t realize it had the tie at the side when I bought it, but it looks very good and the tie lets you tighten or loosen it to fit your hips/waist. My only regret was that I couldn''t get this in both the pink and blue! Feels great, moves well, looks wonderful!