If you like support, then is the bra.  Being very "heavy breasted" straps always loosened and I found myself always adjusting.  The jewel clasp is wonderful and cups are full.  Yes, bra is stiff at first, what heavy duty bra isn't.  You can not go wrong with this bra.  I am trying now to buy up existing stock.  Have tried to find another great bra and can not.  They may fit but you have no support which leads to shoulder and back pain.