This is my favorite minimizer for several reasons: 1) Straps are soft, strong and wide.  They stay in place really well, and support without pain on the shoulders.  2) The back is big enough - 4 hooks - to smooth instead of bulge, under t-shirts.  3) It takes a full inch and a half off and makes the bust look smooth.  The only con is that it does not have concealers, so when the weather is cold, well, you know!  The underwires are not as comfortable as the padded minimizers, but the rest of the bra is so comfortable that it is a small price to pay for looking great and being able to button your top. This minimizer does not smash to get the effect, and is very true to size.