I have to wear these at night to keep my Bamboobies breast pads in place.  If I try wearing a sleep bra, the pads don't stay in place and don't work at all.  This bra is very comfortable, even to sleep in.  I loved it during pregnancy as it was the only bra I could get to fit comfortably.  My band size really increased in pregnancy so I was wearing the XL with an extra bra extender on the largest size.  Now I am wearing this bra in XL on the tightest setting.  I would definitely order a size up if you are between sizes.  Very comfortable both with and without the removable padding.  I bought a nude (Butterscotch) at first and just bought another in black.  My son likes to play "bow and arrow") with the elastic that stays when you remove the bra part to nurse and even though it is really stretched out now it still works great.  Very very comfortable.  I really don't think I am a 46 F as the XL supposedly goes to (used to be a 38B/C pre-pregnancy) but the XL fits great.  Your breast size and band size changes a lot during pregnancy and early and late breastfeeding so it's nice to have room to grow and I love that this bra fits perfectly no matter what size I am.  Breastfeeding is very easy with a stretchy-necked shirt and this bra.  It took me a little while to get used to re-clamping it one-handed but now it's easy.