This is definitely a very bold and striking look, perhaps not for everyday use if this is not your normal look. Took a bit of courage for me, at least, but it's definitely something I would wear again because it is so comfortable. It does not hug too tightly at the ribcage unlike a lot of padded tops. It is also very cooling even after working up a sweat. Take note that it is exactly as it says - more suited for "low/medium-impact workouts and lounging around". I tried running with it, and I could feel that the support might not be enough for ladies with a bigger chest. I hope Ika can launch other non-cropped tops with a similar level of compression but with 2 straps, as the 2nd strap would help to make the support level more suitable for running for high compression haters! Another minor complaint is that the fabric especially at the strapless side tends to curve outwards a bit, so you need to adjust the padding and fabric positions to prevent that. That said, this is another great product from Ika Dancewear!