The pattern is lovely and the wider shaped straps a gorgeous retro detail, but there are a couple of major downsides to be aware of. . . The padding feels unnecessary (this shape uplifts perfectly well without it) and makes the top very bulky, but the biggest issue is band size. My goodness, this comes up small! A 38" band (my usual size) was nowhere near fastening and is dramatically shorter than the band in my other Panache 38J bikini.

This top was a lovely fit on the boobs . I was attracted to this style for the wide straps . However because i have small shoulders , there wzx t enough tightening allowance on the staps.