The bra comes with two thin paddings that can be taken out easily. Since my cup size is smaller than A, I don’t really need them at all. But, even without padding, my nipples don’t show through the fabric, so this top provides an excellent coverage. The only downside I see is that the fabric sometimes bulges under my boob and also makes me feel like it’s about to slide down, despite it being a bit tight around the upper area. I guess this is subjective since I’ve never had experience with bandeau-type tops before. Otherwise, the quality seems decent; the fabric is stretchy but keeps its shape as well as it gives nice coverage.