Before I start this review I want to say that my usual size in underwire bras is a UK 38M. Sometimes even a 38MM. There is one brand on the face of this planet that makes my actual bra size, and one bra will run me about $100. The bras are great, but way out of my price range. I've recently grown from a 38LL to my current size and haven't been able to afford bras in my new size.

I found this bra at my local Gabriel Brothers in a 50DDD and tried it on. I didn't expect it to fit at all, but to my surprise it did! The fact that it has a front closure and stretch back instead of hooks in the back means that the bra is able to stretch and conform to my breasts and underbust. So even though the size is way off, it fits because it can stretch to fit my 57 inch bust. The 50DDD is made for a 56 inch bust so I'm able to squeeze in nicely. It feels very supportive and I'm able to run down the stairs without my boobs flying all over the place. The wire free construction and shoulder pads make this bra is super comfortable for a large bust. Nothing digs in or pokes anywhere. I also appreciate that the sides are nice and low because my armpits are sensitive and most bras rub them.

I'm 22 years old, so the shape of a bra is really important to me. I want a bra that supports but still looks good under clothes. This one does. It's not as "out there" as the $100 bras, but it gives a nice rounded teardrop shape. It doesn't hide my size but it doesn't emphasize it either. It just shapes what I have and makes it look good. I love that the center gore is pretty low because when I bend forward in a lower cut top you see a little bit of cleavage instead of the bra.

I'm going to pick up a few more of these and wear them as my primary bra because I'm tired of spending $100 a bra for the underwire ones that I grow out of within a few months. At least if I grow out of this it'll stretch. The underwire ones become extremely uncomfortable if I grow even one cup size out of them.