I bought this bra to wear with a strapless top. I wore it for an entire evening out with friends and it was quite comfortable. I did not clip the cups together. When I did, I thought it made my breasts look flat but that could be due to placement. This is the first bra of its kind I have ever bought. The cups did have some sweat in them when I removed the bra for the night but I would still wear it again. The cleaning instructions are clear and easy to follow. After they dried, they were sticky again.