Lingerie
10 Best Bralettes for Every Shape & Size to Be Comfortable In!
With more and more of us working from home and enjoying the luxury of comfy clothes all day, bralettes have become a very popular home-wear item! When you’re at home working or relaxing on your sofa, an underwire bra is neither wanted nor needed. But all sized breasts need some support to avoid the tissue stretching and causing stretch marks. Fortunately, lightweight bralettes are an excellent way to have modest coverage and light support, whether you’re busy at home, watching TV or just popping out to the corner shop!
These days, bralettes are designed for almost all bust sizes as women rebel against the practice of wearing uncomfortable bras for most of the day. So we’ve produced a handy HerStyleCode guide to the 10 Best Bralettes for Every Shape & Size. This list represents a wide survey of the current bralettes on offer for small, medium and large busts, so you can find supportive bralettes that keep you comfortable and ‘in shape’ at home. So if you fancy relaxing in a softly supporting bralette as you work at home, or take the dog for a walk, and then do a yoga class, we’ve got the data you need.
HerStyleCode uses real women testers to wear a huge range of bralettes in real time and then report back on all aspects of fit, comfort, support, durability, appearance and bulge-control! So if you’re one of the many women who are just overwhelmed by the huge range of bralettes offered online, why not save yourself a headache and read our latest guide to the 10 Best Bralettes, from AA cups to plus-sizes!
1. Best Bralette for Large Busts
Thirdlove – Pima Cotton Wireless Bra
Most bralettes are intended for small busts, but this new type of bralette is stronger and intended for large breasts. Our testers were surprised and delighted to find a bralette in such a wide range of sizes, which gives good uplift and support – without underwiring. Molded memory-foam cups also have a thicker section of foam at the bottom to give an underwired effect, without digging in to sensitive skin. Our testers always love trying bras made with luxurious Pima cotton, which is a very high-quality type of cotton that’s softer and higher quality than normal cotton. And you can use thirdlove’s helpful size chart to get the best size for you.
Available sizes: 30 – 48 (cup sizes A -I)
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good support
- Luxury soft Pima cotton
Cons
- More expensive
2. Best Stylish Bralette
Lively – The Stripe Mesh Bralette
We always dress in our favorite clothes for a date night and this stylish and sexy bralette gives you a special look and good support. The extra support comes from the broad elasticated body-band, which is just tight enough to keep you secure, without being constricting or irritating your skin. This is a trendy, modern-looking bra with cute mesh detailing on the front and sides. And you could easily wear it as a bikini top or under an oversized blazer. Our testers adored this bra, which they said was great for staying in place, for comfort and support. If you like more breast coverage, our tester say buy the next cup-size up. And this brand will give you a significant discount if you buy two or three bras! Free shipping over $40 and free returns.
Sizing: XS (30A – C, 32AA – B), S (32C – D, 34AA – B), M (34C – D, 36A – C), L (36D, 38A – C)
Pros
- Lighty-lined removable pads
- Trendy styling
- Comfort and support
Cons
- Not enough support for larger busts
3. Best Lace Bralette
Bali – Lace Desire Wire-free Bra
This is a gorgeously romantic, lacy bralette, but most lace bralettes don’t have any real support. However, this is another new departure from Bali bras, a beautiful bralette designed to give support for cup sizes up to DD. Modern women don’t like to have to wear unattractive bras to get the cover and support they need. And bra manufacturers have finally realized there’s a huge market for comfortable bras in larger sizes that look sexy! The pretty mesh panel between the cups contains your breasts and gives a good fit, with no spillage. Some testers did find the underarm lace a little scratchy, but not all. In fact all agreed that the lace was very soft. On some figures, the bottom lace may roll up, but our 36 C tester said it gave plenty of support in the ‘medium’ size.
Available sizes: S – XXXL (cup sizes B – DD)
Pros
- Sexy and cute
- Stays in place well
- Comfy and supportive
Cons
- Bottom lace may roll up
4. Best Loungewear Bralette
Commando – Butter Comfy Bralette
We all loved the trendy minimalist look of this Commando bra, which is sleek, smooth and extremely comfortable according to our testers. They loved the truly buttery-soft fabric made of Modal and Spandex. The testers reported that it wasn’t as supportive as they would like for wearing to work or on dates, but they did say it was the best bra, by far, for being comfortable! This was voted the perfect bralette to wear for lounging about at home. It has a low, scooped-neck shape, which our tester found versatile for wearing under different types of clothes without showing. And said they would also wear it alone for yoga and with loose pants for a chic look whilst sofa-surfing.
Available sizes: XS – XL (cup sizes A – D)
Pros
- Extremely comfortable
- Attractive minimalist look
- Perfect loungewear
Cons
- Not highly supportive
5. Best Padded Bralette
Aerie – ‘Eyelash’ Lace Plunge Bralette
Aerie’s cute, lacy nylon bralette was rated as highly comfortable and very adjustable by our testers. They loved the attractive lace and wide range of 11 colors this item is available in. It’s comfy because it has removable padding and easily adjustable straps, along with a hook and eye fastener at the back to keep the bra firmly in place. Our testers ranged from A to D cup sizes and they all said this bralette was great, because it didn’t flatten their breasts. And the little gore of mesh between the cups avoids larger breasts spilling out. The pads create a nicely rounded shape or you can wear the bra without if you don’t need them. With the latest trendy, ‘eyelash’ lingerie lace, this is a comfy bralette that looks modern and attractive!
Available sizes: XXS – XXL (cup sizes A – DD)
Pros
- Highly comfortable
- Doesn’t flatten breast shape
- Contains bust with mesh gore at front
Cons
- Doesn’t offer strong support
6. Best Bralette for Exercise
Lululemon – Ebb to Street – Racerback Sports Bra
This bra was designed as a racerback bralette that can double as a loungewear bralette and as a sports bra for small sizes. Our testers said it provides light support for a B/C cup and has pockets where you can place removable cups if you prefer. And they agreed that this is a comfortable bralette with good stretch and the ability to keep its shape. It was especially designed with yoga session in mind, and has a high enough front to keep everything contained in the top. It’s another popular choice as loungewear and looks like a fashionable, sporty cropped top you can wear with yoga pants for an athleisure outfit.
Available sizes: 4 – 12 (cup sizes B – C)
Pros
- Sports bra for small sizes
- Pockets for removable cups
- Comfy and good stretch
Cons
- Light support only
7. Best Smoothing Bralette
Spanx – Bra-Llelujah Bralette
Our testers voted this the best smoothing bralette. They said it was perfect for close-up Zoom calls and for general office-wear and they loved the totally smooth back that avoids thebumps you get from narrow back-bands! Testers said they could wear this under any clothes, without have to do a test, ‘try-on’ first. Flat wide straps are extremely comfortable on any bra and these straps completely disappear under clothing. No clips or fasteners means no pressure points and our breast cancer survivor said this was perfect for wearing after reconstructive surgery. It’s low-cut so testers didn’t have any problems with it showing under V or scooped neck tops/dresses. The fabric is thin but soft and comfy. Our 34C tester loved its fit, support and comfort too.
Available sizes: XS – XL (cup sizes A-DD)
Pros
- Totally smooth under all clothes
- Comfy flat wide straps
- Low cut
Cons
- Non adjustable straps
8. Best bralette for Plus-Sizes
Lululemon – ‘Free To Be’ Elevated Bra
This four-way stretch bralette comes in sizes up to DD and E and is intended for comfort whilst you engage in low-impact activities. Our testers loved the four-way stretch fabric which has 23% Lycra elastane – more than double the average percentage in bras. And this gives excellent fit and shaping. This bralette was also popular for the comfortable and cool feel of the fabric. And everyone loved the trendy, strappy back that not only looks great, but gives extra support. And we appreciated the pockets for removable cups, which also give extra shape and coverage.
Available in US sizes 2 – 14
Pros
- Strong 4-way stretch
- Large sizes
- Attractive and comfy
Cons
- Light support
9. Best Value Bralette
Mae – Lace Padded Bralette
This light support bralette is extremely attractive, with soft and sexy lace and spaghetti straps, which won’t show under summer clothes. The cups are lined with cotton to ensure total comfort and the straps can be adjusted at the back. It’s obviously a popular bralette as the manufacturer makes it in a huge selection of 13 different fashion colors. Our testers liked the look of this bralette and the comfortable, but casual fit. They were pleased with the removable padding that gives modest coverage and said the overall texture was very soft. The back tags are a little scratchy, so you may want to cut them off. Post-operative testers said this bra feels soft against the scarred areas of the body and gives volume, cover and shape.
Available in sizes: XS – XL (cup sizes A – C)
Pros
- Good casual fit
- Soft and pretty lace
- Good value
Cons
- Only goes up to a C cup
10. Best T-Shirt Bralette
Warner’s – Easy Does It ‘No Bulge’ Wire-Free Bra
As a wireless cup bralette the Warner’s No Bulge bra benefits from a firm body-band fastened with a hook-and-eye fastener at the back. Our testers gave it great marks for support, fit and comfort. More than one tester said they really loved this bralette because it was so comfy and easy to wear. The broad body-band avoids the back bulges we all hate and this bralette scores very high for creating an attractive, smooth contour under clothes, with seamless, natural-looking foam cups. Testers said they felt it was far better than a classic, underwired T-shirt bra.
Available sizes: XS – XXL (cup sizes B – D)
Pros
- ‘No bulge’ broad body-band and higher sides
- Wire-free comfort
- Supportive flat straps
Cons
- Not available in A cup
Whatever your bra problem has been in the past, there’s now a bralette that can overcome that issue and allow you to get the comfort you deserve!
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