I'm a 40DD.  As my large-chested friends out there know, the girls need support.  This bra gets the job done.  It provides support, minimizes and also gives them a decent shape.  You're girls won't be pushed totally to the middle like an excercise bra, not uber cleavage like a padded "Miracle Bra" and not zero cleavage like a Playtex 18 hour. This leaves you with just a slight cleavage factor, perfect for a V-neck dress or top.

The embroidery on the straps is beautiful.  I wish it extended to the back of the straps too.

I'd say the support factor is 90%.  By comparison, I'd say Playtex 18 hour provides 95% support and the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Saucony-Motion-Sensor-Sports-Running-Bra/dp/B001E0DUIY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Saucony Motion Sensor Sports Running Bra</a>&nbsp;provides 100% support.  I felt the Dominique was worth the small compromise in support for the beautiful straps and the flattering way it shaped the girls.

My only criticism would be the straps could be slightly wider so there is no digging in. And they should be positioned a half or quarter inch in - away from the shoulder.  I felt like if the straps were any wider they'd be falling off my shoulder and I'd be forever hiking them up.