The picture shows this being used as an addition to support your bra, but I intended and encouraged my wife to try it out by itself as an open cup shelf-type bra and WOW!!! Really propped her nude breasts up and out on a salivating display! She came out of the room wearing it on date night and I tell you it drove me crazy! YESSSSSSSSS! It was able to stay on comfortably during the passion that ensued without interference. Very sexy and almost fetish. Highly recommend. Great shipper! Fast service. Compares somewhat to more expensive Victoria's Secret version,(which was out of stock during Christmas). Turned out to be a great choice. Thank you!