I originally bought this bra because I was having shoulder surgery and needed a front closure. It is the most comfortable bra I've ever worn and I am back buying two more. Some people have noted that it snags easily, which is true. But I wore mine for 3 years and still wear the snagged one under sweaters because it is so comfortable. I always use a bra bag to wash by the way. It is very smooth and the wide back is comfortable. The straps don't slip off my shoulders either. That maybe because the back straps start towards the middle of your back and are slightly angled. It doesn't show under clothes and is just the right amount of stretchy. I bought my usual size and it fits great.