This top is very soft and the fit is flattering. I usually wear a medium, but I purchased a large to make sure I liked the fit ...... If you go up a size, it is forgiving in the middle section ;)...... But the design helps hide any tummy bulge. It has been machine washed efficiently, inside out, in a mesh bag, in the dryer on low, and doesn't look like it shrunk much. I recommend it!