I tried this suit in red, and the color was great, the skirt didn't look matronly, it was comfortable, and the shirring (although it didn't offer any real control) helped disguise belly bulges. But there was a deal killer lurking in there. The "molded" bra was deformed (dented in and lumpy) and wouldn't return to what was probably an acceptable shape at one time. The bra was not supportive either. I would not be caught dead in this suit because of the bra. It might not show up as much in the black, but still... at these prices, who wants a bad bra. Plus, I've had bad luck with detachable straps not staying put, so I didn't care for that either. Not recommended.