I am a size 20 at Lane Bryant and 5'8. I have a very large chest and a bit of a stomach....this shirt fits AMAZING and is SO slimming on me. I bought it in black in a 2x and I am considering buying several more. It looks great with jeans and maxi  skirts too. As for the fabric---it reminds me very much of the 'buttery soft' leggings from lularoe. It looks on me exactly as shown in the picture. Many that didn't like it just didn't 'scrunch' it up enough  in the front. It's not meant to be worn straight. If you are a plus size girl this shirt is great!