I absolutely love my new wear your own bra bathing suit top. Now I don't have to worry about hanging out or the suit being an obvious ill fit. I love that I have options using the drawstring bottom to determine the length of the top. You can adjust the tie so that no matter where you position it, the top will not ride up, yippee. I prefer the top pulled low to hip level as I think it gives me a slimmer look. I ordered the swim shorts with the built in brief and this is the first time in years as a larger woman I feel like I can appear in public with a well fitting swim suit. To select your size definitely use the chart for this specific suit, ignore what the number is compared to your normal size and just order exactly as recommended based on your body dimensions and you will have a perfect fit. If you don't follow the size chart you will be unhappy because compared to standard sizes, this style runs extremely small. But is is well made and made to proportions so following the size chart will get you a fit you will love.