This black tankini top is 82% nylon and 18% spandex, knitted into a warp-knit swimwear fabric. In hand, it feels smooth and matte, with a slight weight—not the tissue-thin kind that goes see-through when wet. I measured the stretch recovery: it has high elasticity, so it snaps back to its original shape even after repeated pulling. For a woman with a belly, the ruched front panel acts like a smoke screen: the gathered fabric holds its own shape, so it doesn’t cling to every curve. The deep V-neck and halter straps put the visual focus up on your shoulders, while the high-waisted line (if paired with the matching bottom) smooths the midsection. There’s no underwire, but the pads are removable—if you’re a C cup or smaller, the unpadded version gives a relaxed, natural shape; if you need more uplift, keep the pads in. For movement, this is not a sport top. The halter tie means the neck can shift during a vigorous swim, and the bust is not engineered for high-impact jumping. It’s best for lounging, wading, and paddleboarding, not beach volleyball. Care-wise, the black dye is protected if you rinse with cold water after chlorine exposure; don’t wring it hard and don’t dry in direct sun. One limitation: because the fabric is highly stretchy, the size chart’s bust range is forgiving, but if you’re between sizes, size up if you want the ruching to drape instead of strain across the back.
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@54williamsonroad Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad the cyan made you happy—especially the ruching, which is what keeps the midsection feeling loose and breezy. Just remember to hand-rinse after salt water to keep the blue from dulling.