This product is good for a child, but it runs very small. Probably best for a 2-4 year old.  Fine as is if it's sewn onto a leotard.  If being used on it's own however it will show too much skin a child over 4.  I painted this purple, added embellishments, changed the strings and voila - Ariel bikini top!  Without painting it's perfectly fine for a child's costume. Cream colored soft foam, airbrushed-looking brown detailing.  The cord is pretty plain, but can be replaced with twine, raffia, ribbon or something more interesting.  This is not going to last forever, but will be fine for a dress-up box or Halloween costume.