To be upfront, the Amazone soft-cup is my favorite plus size bra; however, Chantelle quit making it in black.  Thus, I am left with purchasing the underwire Amazone model to get a quality, long-wearing, supportive black bra.  There is really nothing wrong with this underwire model; it is comfortable and supportive. It probably deserves 5 stars, but I think their soft-cup Amazone is exceptional.  Chantelle makes excellent bras, which I wash by hand, as they are an investment, but I think their quality materials and how well they are sewn, lending to long-wear, makes them economical in the long run.