I got this for my 9 yr old daughter as I guess she wanted something a little more modest and didn't want another regular bikini, she is normally a size 9/10 and the size 10 wasn't available so I ordered a 11/12. I definitely urge anyone that orders to size up as the 11/12 fit my daughter perfectly, I'm positive that her regular clothing size would have been to small. My daughter loves this tankini!! The material is good quality and the colors haven't faded at all since being washed twice and being exposed to chlorine from the pool.