Wore this without the straps (LOVE when straps are removable) and had so many compliments at the beach. No adjusting and it was very flattering on, didn’t have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction in the waves and if the front tie comes undone it doesn’t matter, it’s only decorative. Thought it was great that there was a place for inserts so that you don’t have show through. I am 5’2”, 108 lbs, and got an XS. I want to see how the elastic will do long term but right now it is a big hit.