Fabric is good, fit is good except the darn leg opening. It is too low, conservative and restricts movement. A little higher cut would be so much more comfortable and flattering. Not too big, but just not this 1950's look.

is this swimsuit padded because i thought it was and bought it

I am in the pool everyday as I have knee replacements that need exercising and range of motion work ! This suit is not only stylish, it's durable as well. I am 68 years old and a size 14, I feel comfortable and confident wearing this at the local Y. I do find that using the "suit spinners" are NOT good for this or any suit if you are looking to have them in good shape for a few months ! Please don't consider "spinner" comment a negative re the suit....just a helpful hint to keep this suit looking great for a longer time !! Patti The Dancer

I swim half a mile or water jog between four times and six times a week. This suit started to pill quickly and within a couple of months was embarrassingly thin and falling apart. The elastic also gave out. I got another one at the same time from Modell's, which I tried recently after this one gave out. That one is even worse, pilling after only a couple of weeks. So it's not that I got a lemon; it's the suit fabric or design at fault. I will be contacting Speedo directly about this.

I tried a couple of other styles but I went back to this classic because my original one lasted two years with frequent "summer" use. I swim laps and find this suit comfortable and attractive enough for a practical suit.