I finally got a proper fitting at a local bra shop and discovered that I was not a 40D as previously I thought, but a 36G. I normally hate underwires, but this bra is fantastic. In the summer I usually have a chafing/irritation problem between and under my breasts, but because this bra lifts and keeps my breasts from being crammed together, I don't even need powder! The straps don't slide or shift, there is nothing poking me or chafing me like some other underwires I bought. Best bra ever. Oh yeah, and as a short size 12, I've been turning heads now that my breasts aren't sagging!