It took three tries but I was determined.  I normally where a 38G.  I have an hour glass figure but I am no small lady.  When I say hour glass it means heavy on the top smaller on the waist and heavy on the bottom.  Now that being said, I finally got the size in this bra that fits perfect, it is a 42E.  I did not need something that I could not breathe in, I needed a strapless that was comfortable and smoothed out the waistline.  I even wore this to work to see how it would hold up and it pass the test.  Ladies, I have bought some expensive bras, I think the cheapest brand I have gotten was Wacoal, and I can say, If you get the right size in this bra, you will not be disappointed.  I like it enough that I am purchasing another one.