In a desperate attempt to avoid additional back surgery, and after a struggle with allergic reactions to the elastic used in most bras, I was impressed with the much higher cut over the breast bone of this bra, and thought I might be able to buy a larger size, utilizing the shape- and not rely on the typical tight, restrictive fit most of us larger breasted women have come to rely on and tolerate to avoid back issues.

Most of my other bras are a 44DD, but the pressure from the fit of those have caused additional issues with the elastic. So, I purchased a 48DD, intending to use it over a mens tank, to keep the elastic away from my skin. I was thrilled (and stunned) to find I had a very minimal allergic reaction to the elastic used in this- and most days can wear it without the tank under it. It was a LOT too loose to not use the hooks providing the tightest fit. In the end, I could use this one to sleep in when I travel, over the tank, so it worked fine. So I ordered another one, this time a size smaller, 46DD.

I can't even get it fastened, which makes no sense, given the one size larger slides around. My mother wears between a 42DD and a 44DD, depending on the style of the bra- so I passed the newest one on to her, which has proven to also be a tight fit on her. I'm not sure if this bra was just mis-sized somehow, or what the problem is...

...that said, if you can GET the perfect fit- this is HANDS DOWN the most comfortable bra I've __EVER__ owned, and I will purchase another one, but I'm still totally in the dark over what size to order. It's the only bra I've ever owned that has caused me to realize, at the end of a long day, that I had considerably less back pain on the days I wore this bra. That alone makes it worth spending the time to find the right size.