Finally a bra that doesn’t crush my rib cage! I am the impossible to fit “nearly A” cup with a big band size. Bra manufacturers think if you’re that big around, how could you possibly have no boobs? I must be the only one. So I buy sports bras, which I always buy as big as I can get them and still I wonder how a 3XL can still fit so tight I can barely breathe. I sized this Cottonique bra way up to size 12 and I’m thrilled to say it’s much too big around for me! Hooray! (I am 5’-6” and 160 lbs.) I will wear them anyway! I plan on ordering more in a little smaller size once I see how these wash up. My only complaint is the removable pads, which are especially difficult to insert, but I don’t want to complain too much, because I couldn’t be happier to feel so free and ungirdled by the generous band size. I’m also delighted by the luxurious cotton. Thanks, Cottonique!