The description IS MISLEADING and why doesn't it state IT IS PADDED WHEN IT is a major big deal; falsies are falsies especially in a large size?

I tried the bra and now I love it! I agree. It is slightly padded. I have never worn a padded bra in my life. I was forever trying to minimize! However, I'm a DD and it really didn't seem to add much if any cup size. I can't tell any difference. I'm all about comfort and this bra is very comfortable. I especially like the fact that it doesn't go beyond 3 hooks. The more hooks you have the more underarm material width you have and the more cutting into your underarm you have. I'll take the padding because of the comfort and only 3 hooks. Plus it's pretty!

Does this help smooth “back fat”?

Honestly not as good as a bra specifically made to smooth back fat. But that part of the back portion of bra is wider than a regular bra. I have back fat and I am comfortable wearing this bra and believe me I am self conscious. I do own a bra that is specifically made for this and I think the playtex holds it's own. I hope this helps. These are really nice bras. I am 5'4" and weigh 180 lbs. My weight is in my stomach and back. Gosh that sounds ugly but just to give you an idea. I wear a 42C. They have a little, very minimal padding because I struggle to fill the C cup and I do not care for "headlights". So that is another reason I like these bras. Good quality. I hope this helps you.