I know that the material is not that...strong, or hard, but it's fine with me. Some bathing suits are made with harder, more sturdy material, and some are made with softer, stretchier material. I like it for what it is. I just had my third child and I'm 5'5", average weight, and it fits perfectly. It is definitely NOT see-through, like another reviewer said, but it IS soft, and I think it makes it sexier. It can actually double as lingerie :D