I just purchased this along with the Panache Holly Balconet top. Purchased the medium - I'm a size 6/8 in jeans and it fits beautifully. The foldover top allows for more coverage of love handles and doesn't create that unflattering muffin top. It is still low enough to look sexy and modern. I went for a swim with these bottoms the other day and they do great in the water - not too much stretching out, however, the top does tend to float up so you have to readjust a little now and then to fold it back down. No biggie. It's a great suit bottom and I will definitely be looking to Panache in the future!! Highly recommend.