I got the Black Diamond pattern.Size 14-16 blouse-I got this accoringly.I find the sizing to be true,and this is nice and tight like you want!Love that it comes with removable straps.Had to hook it first,step in,and pull up, though.Cannot hook in front and turn it on the body.Impossible. Either step into,or you have to ask someone to hook you in,so,I say step in.May be hard for pear shaped gals,but I'm wider at the top,so going over the thighs and hips was not an issue for me.Hope this helps.