I love this bathing suit. Shows some skin on the side so you don't feel completely covered up. Also, the open sides keep you from getting too hot. I did not order a size up, as others suggested. I ordered a XL and that is what I would normally wear. Covers the belly area well. I do wish it had a little less material in the front because it kind of bunches. The bottoms, even though they are white and black stiriped, you can not see through them as they have a black lining on the inside. The bottoms fit me well and I have some junk in the trunk. Overall, it is my favorite bathing suit I have bought/tried on this year.