PrimaDonna Women's Divine Lace Bra - Comfortable Full Coverage Underwire Bra for Everyday Wear - Perfect for Work, Date Night & Special Occasions

It's been a long road searching for an everyday bra. You know, one that works well under MOST things, that you don't have to think too hard about, or try on under everything first to see if it works. In other words, one that most closely mirrors and enhances your natural shape and size. With narrow sloping shoulders, a short torso, small ribcage, and close-set breasts that also require a deep cup, I had my work cut out for me. In larger sizes there are many deep cup options that go around far enough on the sides, but then they all have these crazy high wide gores that then cut into my breast tissue in the middle instead (causing a crater in the center of my chest and pain in my breasts and breastbone), or float above it and then stick out on top as soon as I sit down. There are some plunge options with a nice low triangle gore, but those often lack sufficient side support; great under surplice neck dresses, but not an everyday bra. There are bras that spread me out into my armpits, and bras where the strap is too widely placed and feels like it's sawing my arm off, causing chafing. Ok, now for THIS bra: the Divine. I always get fitted in person at a reputable lingerie store and that is how I found this bra as well. I wear 38 band in Empreinte and 38 or 40 in Prima Donna depending on the bra; it was recommended to try this one in 42 because it ran small. It's the only 42 I own, but it fits perfectly. The straps are set in more, so they don't slip, rub, or chafe. I don't have to adjust them all day. The triangle gore could still stand to be a little lower for me, but it is low enough to stay put and not cause problems. It gives a natural, realistic shape under my clothes. All of them! I've been living this nightmare where just getting dressed required trying on several bras to see which worked best under each article of clothing. My t-shirt bra added size; my plunge bras either squished me together or spread me out; etc., etc. I am writing this review after having worn this bra multiple times and for long periods of time. I tested it out and then bought a few more, even at the high price point because an everyday bra needs to be rotated. If I had found this bra earlier, it would have saved me a lot of money, time and frustration in "almost's" or "not great, but as good as I can find for now". If you've been having similar issues, please try this bra and please try it first in person. I always try in person and purchase on the spot because I appreciate the service and ability to try on first. (It woud have taken many online exchanges to figure out I needed this bra in a larger band size; maybe I would have never figured it out and simply concluded in error that it didn't work for me.) Then, I purchase duplicates online at a lower price when needed once I know my size.