Review on Sporty And Stretchy: ALove Women'S Swim Shorts With V-Slit And Board Short Design by Lauralee Sabelman

I liked my black pair enough that I turned around right away and ordered a pair in navy. My slacks are between a size 12 and 14 and these swim shorts in a 14 were the right size for my 170 lb, 5'8" frame. If you are between sizes or have some doubt about sizing, I'd say go up one size. I needed the size 14 to fit my thick waistline without making the dreaded muffin-top globs above the waist. I love the ruched sides and the little tie strings. I quit wearing regular swim bottoms a few years ago and started wearing something with a tiny bit of length to cover the top of my thighs. I'm no longer 20 something, don't work out and I suspect the public thanks me for the extra coverage :)