The turtle neck is just as described and pictured. Although it is a tad bit see through, it works well with black or flesh colored undergarments. I can't understand any of the bad reviews because if you order the proper size, there should not be any issues with this wonderfully soft and forgiving item. The fabric stretches, which I am happy about, as I placed an order for a medium, after reading reviews, and I am glad that I did. I am a size 12, 5' 6", 160 lbs and very curvy. The size medium is See full review