4 stars only for the initial fit, and the boning. Originally ordered my usual 2X, but that ended up being way too big. Especially in the bust and underarms. I sent it back for a size exchange, and am wearing an XL here in my photo. My current measurements are bust: 43” and waist: 38 1/2”. I did remove the boning in the bust area, which was easy to do myself, and find it to fit and feel better without. The material is sort of stiff and structured, but is not uncomfortable, and does have stretch. It's lined with the same material as the outside, but only in the bust area. That lining is where the boning is held. The thick straps of the top, which are only thicker in the front, did cover my bra straps in the front. I did wear a black bra, so even the bra straps in the back weren't very noticeable and blended in. Sturdy zipper in the back as well, that unzips all the way down.