Okay, so I've been on a quest for the perfect front-closure bra and this one had me intrigued. The promise of '18-hour comfort' and 'extra back support' sounded like a dream come true. Here's my honest take after trying it out:

First off - sizing is WONKY. I'm usually a solid 38C, but followed advice to size up to 40C. Big mistake. The cups were practically waving at me from across the room while the band felt like it was training for a wrestling match. Ended up exchanging for 40B which fits... better?

The front closure with SEVEN hooks? Girl, I needed an engineering degree just to fasten this thing! And don't get me started on the mysterious seam placement - why put a puckered seam right across the most noticeable area? It's like they want people to stare at my chest wrinkles.

BUT... when you finally get it on right (after three attempts and some creative swearing), it's actually pretty comfortable. The mesh panels do keep you cool, and the straps don't dig in. Just wish they'd fix that bizarre sizing and quality control issues.

Final verdict? It's like that boyfriend who's great in theory but makes you question your life choices daily. Might repurchase now that I've cracked the size code, but Playtex really needs to step up their quality game.