This is the best bikini bottom ever. I'm serious. I've waited so long to find one that is comfortable and flattering and doesn't resemble a diaper. I would say if you have significant belly fat or love handles, it would not be as flattering, but for someone with mild flub, this is it! It truly feels like I'm not even wearing a high waist, which can sometimes feel constraining. It's also a nice soft black, which easily matches the top I got it for. Extra points because it doesn't roll down in the water. I'm a size 10-12, and I ordered the XL.