Okay, here is my saga with this suit. The black and white striped one. SO I ordered a large in based on the sizing chart. Im normally a 12ish in pants and a large in shirts. And Im 53. It arrived and was as described. The tank is very flattering if you want to hide some insecurities like me. My bottom half is larger and I was afraid the stripes would be unflattering and widening but it really doesnt! And they tie so you can make them bigger or smaller a bit. However, the top was just a little too tight for my comfort. I am a 36C and my boobs were squeezed pretty tight in the top. So I decided Id try an XL and ordered that. It arrived and the size difference between the L and XL was a huge jump!! I was swimming in the Xl and the top was very floppy at the bottom because it was just too big. I decided Id just stick with the L and have it be a little tight. Lastly, I realized that the XL I ordered had a cross cross backing where my L didnt. It was just straight straps. The cross cross was much cuter and I was sad that the L didn't have that. Upon reading some reviews, I saw that it was hit or miss if people got the cross cross back or not. I took a chance and shipped both the L and XL back in hopes of reordering the Large and was hoping Id get a new L with the cross cross back. Well I DID! And now Im ready for summer and finally confident enough to actually get in a bathing suit again. Attached are the photos of the correct cross cross backing in Large.