good bra overall but ugly, there are other options

as a big boobed gal, i researched quite a lot about different bras before shelling out big bucks. i will update this once i scrape enough dough to try some of the other bras i have seen.CONS:--for my body type, i have very large boobs--im a 38 G, BMI is 25 so this may not apply to all types. because of my size, i was recommended a size 3. sadly, i cannot see below my boobs to fasten the clasps at the bottom so i have to start at the top. but, once the bra is halfway fastened, your boobs are squished down below the bra--i have to try and pull them back up and then start fastening the bottom clasps. it takes me about 5-6 minutes to put it on.--there is NO stretch to this thing. it feels quite stiff and restricting--i have less restriction on my breathing when i "double bag" the girls with 2 sports bras. eventually, you do get used to it--ugly as sin. straps show with just about every workout top i wear and it looks like an old grandma bra. it does come up quite far so you can even see the clasps in the front on some of the lower cut work out shirts or tamk tops.PROS:--boobs are pretty rock solid and dont move much. by far, the best single sports bra i have ever used. i play sports with running, jumping, and the girls stay quietly perched on my chest!--has held up well to washing (i dont dry it) without losing elasticity. its about 6 months old thus far--my usual sports bras only make it 1-2 years max. looks like this one will have more longevity--no chafing like some sports bras can do--wide straps dont hurt your shoulder or dig in--band around the chest doesnt dig in either like some elastic models--no uniboob! well, minimally uniboob i should say--coverage up high for the more modest people. however, because of the design, there is still hella cleavage since it pushes the boobs upOVERALL:--like it, if i dont find another one that is better, will buy more--if you get a good sports bra and put it on top of one of the playtex 18 hour non underwire bras ( see http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Womens-Original-Comfort-Strap/dp/B0007YY8H0 for examples), it is almost equivalent but looks better and is more comfortable in my opinion, not to mention a little cheaper....