I'm 5'8", about 240 lbs. I've been buying this style of top in 2X with pretty good success. HOWEVER, this top is just a bit too small. The shoulder "straps" are cut in too narrowly (so your bra straps will show unless you keep tucking them in). The armholes are just right, no gaps. A bit too small across the bust. The body is a bit narrower than I prefer, so it clings a bit too much to the midriff. The length is about 3 inches shorter than I prefer - it hits just at the point where your legs benSee full review