I have many pairs of the French Cut bikini bottoms and every time I put one on, I think "Gosh, I wish I could find a bikini that fit me this well." So I took the plunge and ordered the swim bottoms. They are basically the underwear in swim form, with one caveat; the crotch is too narrow. Beautiful material, perfect cut but lacking just 1/2" extra material to get full coverage. Sure, if I was 25, no problem. But as a mature woman, I need that extra bit. Definite bummer.