I'm a size 14, 5ft 4inches tall, weigh 174lbs. I'm thicker through my torso and even though I'm short, I have a long torso. The L tankini top was perfect. I can breath, it's ruched to hide some muffin top, and it's long enough not to show my belly. The pads are removable, which I prefer. Im not huge on top, but Im noy flat chested either. Depending on the bra, Im usually a C cup. The halter style allows for some adjustment and lift. The chest area is not a deep V, some modesty allowed. The colors are vibrant. I just love it. I wish they had a green pattern or some softer more feminine floral patterns because I would buy more. I will be wearing the top with swim shorts, so the bottoms that it comes with won't be used. Just an overall great suit. Buy one, I bet you won't regret it!