I purchased a 36DD in ivory. That is my normal size (sometimes 38 if the items runs smaller). The bra portion is true to size, but through the waist and hips I found it to be too small.I gave this item 4 stars, even though I am returning it because although I was hoping for a looser fit, it was otherwise a good quality product, arrived on time and in exc condition. I believe this year's product may be more slim cut than in the past. Anyway as a grandmother I wouldnt wear this top without a blouse or jacket, which defeats the purpose.But it is a very structured bra, is easy to put on (which is not the case with similar products I've purchased), and seems to be very good quality. So it should be fine if the slimmer cut through the mid-section works for you.For those women like me who like the product but not the underwire, I make a small "incision" on both sides of the underwire, fish it out and toss ... then sew up the little hole and be done with it.Once I got the right size, it was great! I am a 38DD bra normally, and that was way to big, so I exchanged for a 36D and it fit great! I am waiting for my size to come back in in black...and if they added more colors, I would be buying!