Silky soft to the touch. Sheer, including on the bust. Stretchy for a good fit. My circumference just under the bust: 31.5 inches. My hips at the underwear line: 39 inches. The medium stretched to fit me but is a bit snug. In the future, I might like to try ordering a size up and see whether that fits better. It's still comfortable, though. Looking forward to wearing this, but I might try to find some more generous coverings for my honeymoon. I'm pear-shaped and bumpy; I think this flattens my breasts (wrong direction on a pear-shaped girl) and it ends at or above the butt cheek line, so it'll show some cellulite. I'd best work on firming up and getting a tan!