The sewn in cups are everything. Nice to have extra coverage and also hate when soft cups move around and fold on themselves. I wore this surfing under a rashguard but probably would not wear on its own because even under the rashguard it flew up in a wipeout (maybe if you tie it very tight)

It’s been my go to top since I bought it over a year ago. This is the only top I’ve found that supports my bust and doesn’t have underwire, and especially the adjustable straps on back. The XL fit my huge pregnancy and postpartum breasts and a large fits now a normally large bust area. I do really wish the swimsuit material was a natural material like I think they make coconut husks. (I still don’t understand the plastic water bottles, I get recycling but plastic is toxic, especially near your tender regions).