This bra feels great! My measurements told me I could be a 34D or DD, and I decided to go with 34DD. That was a good decision because this bra doesn't have a lot of stretch, especially in the main band. I'd say this does run a little small, so if you're in-between sizes, go with the larger one.
The lace is not itchy at all, which is very surprising because I have really sensitive skin! The mesh that actually touches my skin doesn't rub against my skin because the bra holds everything very still. The shoulder bands are a little wider than most bras, which is good. They distribute the weight well and I don't have any red marks on my shoulders.
There are 3 hooks in the back. Even on the loosest setting I did feel a little constricted, but I think that will get better as the elastic degrades over time. There is more material in the back, between the attachment of the shoulder straps and the bottom of the band. This again helps to distribute the weight of my chest, and to distribute the pulling pressure so that the bra fits more snugly overall. I wouldn't go running in this bra or anything, but for daily wear it's perfect.
The cups are I believe what are called full cups? I'm used to t-shirt bras, and this feels like it fits SO much better. I have trouble filling out the top of my bras, and I don't have that issue with this bra. Everything works together very well to mold the cups to my chest so that there's no gaping, even when I sit back a little and drop my shoulders. The underwire comes up a little more than I'm used to in the middle, but it doesn't poke me when I move around so I'm fine with it. It might even help to keep the cups fitting well.
Overall, I love this bra and I think I'll even buy more in different colors just for fun. Absolutely worth the price, comfortable, and feels well-made. And while it does smell weird right out of the packaging, that's very normal for almost all newly manufactured clothing, and all you need to do is wash it to get the smell out.