I wanted a 34D bra with good support and lift, and I thought this one would work well for me, BUT it felt more like a chest-flattening "binder". Maybe it was designed to eliminate "bounce" during volley ball games? I returned it and found my ideal bra: Playtex 18 Hour #4693 Original Comfort Strap Bra [http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Womens-Original-Comfort-Sailor/dp/B005XI5O14/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1337578025&sr=1-1]