This bra is very supportive. I have been wearing the wrong size for many years and this bra finally gives me the support I need. That being said I got the underwire because I needed the support. It's not the bra's fault but underwire can be a little uncomfortable so I still can't wait till the end of the day when I can put my lounging bra on!
This is one of the bras I have worn for years. Loved the dark blue color that I found on sale. The wrong size was originally ordered but I was able to exchange for my usual size. Unfortunately, the band on both was too short and tight around the rib cage. Returned both.
I've been buying this bra for years, but the last two I. bought went bad fast. The first one had an underwire poke out on the third wear. The hooks on the other got bent and unusable after about the same number of wears. This isn't connected to anything like weight gain: all my other bras fit the same and do not show signs of strain, particularly the Retro Chic ones, which wear like iron. I now have two virtually new bras that cannot be worn. This had been my go-to bra style for no-show seamless wear, but I am now hesitant to buy another after two bad experiences.