I've recently been sized correctly after wearing the wrong size for most of my life. (If you haven't been professionally sized, this is a MUST before judging any bra. I was wearing 34 C and was actually a 32 E!) I needed to build my collection, and a black bra was next on my list.DESIGN: The lace design on this bra is gorgeous. Note that the cups here are not padded, but laced with minor fabric at the bottom. Therefore, this won't give you any sort of enhancement or push up. Best of all, this bra is generally seamless under a loose t-shirt. (Avoid the tight shirts on this one, as you'll see some support linings on the cups.)SUPPORT: The bra, even while being mostly laced, will still bring you a very nice rounded shape and bring everything to center. The straps are very comfortable and the perfect width. This would is a beautiful bra for larger sizes, because it supports the essentials in a minimalist way.LONGEVITY: I wear this bra frequently and I've had it for about one and a half months. Initially, it was a bit stiff at the band. I knew from experience this would change and it did. The strap will relax the more that you wear it. I throw this into the wash and let it dry flat -- so far, it looks just like it did when I bought it. I anticipate it to last for quite some time.4/7/2014 UPDATE: I've had this bra for a couple of months and I just wanted to point out a few things I noticed other people mentioned in their reviews. The bra is a little stiff in the band and tight upon initially getting it. This bra WILL break in after a few wears and washes. (I'm still washing in a machine and laying flat to dry.) Some people mentioned it was itchy because of the lace. This also goes away, probably faster than it takes for the bra itself to relax and stretch a bit. This has become my favorite bra because it's super comfortable now and looks beautiful. It's hard to find both of those in the same bra!