The 23 Best Bralettes for Nearly Every Cup Size
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In the world of under things, the bralette is the extremely chill younger sister of the traditional bra we all know and have mixed feelings about. The no-lift, unwired, comfort-first style offers all of the good elements we tend to enjoy about the classic garment, like coverage and support, with a lot less of the bad thrown into the mix, like binding fabric and poking wires, or digging straps and obscene amounts of padding. Still, finding the best bralettes for every cup size isn't easy, and oftentimes, the search for a decent one can feel somewhat stressful.
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Still, it isn't impossible to find a bralette you'll love and want to wear regularly. And, contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a small chest to jump in on the bralette bandwagon. Thanks to more inclusive brands like Lively, True & Co., and so many more, there are now options that are specifically made for big busts, small busts, back support, and pregnancy. You can buy a 'going out' version, or find one that's perfect for lounging.
Whether you're an A cup, a G cup, or somewhere in the middle, there's a bralette out there that will solve your dilemma and suit your specific needs. To get you started, we've rounded up 23 of the best, ahead.
Best Lace Bralette: b.Tempted by Wacoal Lace Kiss
This bralette offers all of the best things about lace (sexy! exciting!) along with all of the conveniences the fabric often lacks, such as comfort, support, and washing machine-friendly features. You can find it in dozens of colors and sizes ranging from S to XL. One of the hundreds of five-star reviews said, "The fit is great, not itchy, material doesn't roll, straps can be adjusted a bit, the color is very cute, and I couldn't be happier."
Shop now: $18; amazon.com
Best Affordable Bralette: Hanes Women's X-Temp Foam Wire Free
Stay comfortable, simple, and under budget with this everyday, wire-free style from Hanes. It features soft foam pads, temperature-adapting fabric to keep you dry, and has the green light to throw in the wash for easy maintenance. At $13 (and with availability in sizes small through 3X), this buy is truly an accessible option.
Shop now: $12; amazon.com
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Best Supportive Option: Spanx Bra-Ileujah Bralette
If Spanx is known for anything, it's providing ultimate support underneath your clothes, and this bralette is no different. Sized XS to XL, you'll find details like an all-hosiery design to smooth the back, thick shoulder straps to avoid any digging, and a band under the bust for support.
Shop now: $48; spanx.com
Best For Extra Padding: Calvin Klein Padded Bralette
When you want the comfort of a bralette with the added bonus of extra padding, this classic Calvin Klein-logo style adds a little something special to a generally mundane pick-up — and it gets the job done with supportive lining and a racerback. Even better? The padding is stitched into the bra, so you don't have to worry about adjusting it while you're on the go. It's so comfortable and supportive that some shoppers even wear it while working out.
Shop now: $44; macys.com
Best Seamless Bralette: Yummie Audrey Seamless Day Bra
Yummie aims to make maximum comfort seemingly invisible with this seamless day bra. No lines, no bulge, just a cleverly designed bralette that smooths your sides and back and actually offers support at the same time, for cup sizes 32A through 40D.
Shop now: $38; nordstrom.com
Best for Plus Sizes: SKIMS Fits Everybody Triangle Bralette
Alas! A sexy, super-supportive, size-inclusive bralette. This triangle bralette from SKIMS prioritizes comfort, coverage, and support with a surplice front design and power mesh lining. It also features adjustable straps with a hook-and-eye closure, and, most importantly, comes in a comprehensive size range from XXS through 4XL.
Shop now: $32; skims.com
Best Strapless Bralette: Hestya Women's Strapless Bralette
Available in small-medium to XX large sizes, this strapless, rib-knit bralette secures breasts in place without the added support of straps. For anyone paranoid about their nips poking through, lighter variations of the non-padded undergarment (white and beige) are see-through, so just be mindful of that when you press add to cart.
Shop now: $12; amazon.com
Best Halter Bralette: Free People Galloon Lace Halter Bra
A halter bralette is a great option if you're looking for extra support or something compatible with a plunging neckline or open-back top. This sweet Free People number comes in a handful of vibrant colors, and is backed by solid reviews. One shopper wrote, "Absolutely love this bra! I now have it in white, nude, and black. So cute for open-back shirts and super comfortable."
Shop now: $20; shopbop.com
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Best Soft & Stretchy Option: Old Navy Seamless Lounge Bralette
Nylon and spandex combined with a rib-knit hem make Old Navy's Seamless Lounge Bralette an easy everyday staple. Extra points for tag-free labeling to eliminate any unnecessary discomfort (like that nagging itch you'll never scratch away).
Shop now: $17; oldnavy.com
Best for Small Chests: Pepper Limitless Wirefree Bra
Pepper is on a mission to help small chests feel properly supported, and judging by the thousands of reviews scattered across the site, it's safe to say the brand is succeeding. The Limitless Wirefree Bra bra, for example, is the ideal everyday undergarment for breast sizes AA-B (or XXS), promising to "hug your boobs like the perfect pair of yoga pants." Your smaller curves will lifted and supported seamlessly.
Shop now: $49; pepper.com
Best Tank Bralette: Everlane Tank Bra
Leave it to Everlane to make the ultimate everyday bra. With over 1,200 near-perfect reviews, this soft, double-layered tank bra offers a supportive, easy wear that won't stretch out over time. Plus, it comes in playful colors, like tangy orange and a dreamy baby blue, that are guaranteed to give your underwear drawer some life.
Shop now: $22; everlane.com
Best for Pregnancy: Bodily The Everything Bra
There's no reason that new moms should have to sacrifice comfort for functionality. Bodily agrees, so they made a comfy alternative: A maternity-to-nursing bralette that is super soft, stretchy, not bulky, and accommodating to your changing body.
Shop now: $48; itsbodily.com
Best for Large Breasts: Soma Enbliss Bralette
So often, the only bralettes made with big boobs in mind lean more towards drab than they do cute. This stretchy, wireless option from Soma does the opposite, offering a style that works for everyday wear, in over 10 beautiful colors like Honey Rose and Warm Amber, offered up to size 44G.
Shop now: $48; soma.com
Best for Sleeping: Aerie Real Free Padded Bralette
This no-frills bralette from Aerie is what dreams are made of. The Real Free design's best feature is its barely-there softness that makes it one of Aerie's "most comfortable bra styles," according to the brand's senior vice president of design, Andrea Jagaric. What's more, not only are the straps adjustable, but the padding is removable, so you can adjust the bra to your most comfortable fit when it's time for lights out.
Shop now: $40; ae.com
Best for Back Support: True & Co. True Body Lift Scoop Neck Bra
While this True & Co. bralette isn't the sexiest we've seen, it sure is a solid everyday contender, and its near-perfect 4 star rating backs that up. The ultra-soft fabric and rounded ballet-back design make for ultimate comfort and extra back support, all while looking invisible under your clothes.
Shop now: $58; trueandco.com
Best Plunge Bralette: Lively The All-Day Plunge Bralette
If there's one thing that bralettes can restrict you from, it's a top or dress with a plunging neckline. That is, of course if you don't have a plunge bralette. This sleek, longline option from Lively is a great example to keep in stock if you're a fan of the deep V, equipped with double lining for elevated shape and structure.
Shop now: $35; wearelively.com
Best Nude Bralette: Proclaim The Everyday Bralette
For those that like to keep it simple, "nude" is the way to go for bras and underwear. But for anyone that isn't the actual color beige, it can be pretty difficult to find what you're looking for. Thankfully, Proclaim 's Everyday Bralette comes in different variations of "nude," including light, medium, and dark shades.
Shop now: $59; madewell.com
Best for A Sexy Night Out or In: Adore Me Brenna Unlined
Whether you have a special night planned or just want a little boost of self-confidence, try this lacy number from Adore Me. The unlined halter features a super feminine, wrap-around, and has a matching panty to mirror the look.
Shop now: $25; adoreme.com
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Best Sustainable Bralette: Baserange Mississippi Bra
With bralettes made of 94% bamboo, Baserange not only focuses on cool minimal design and easy silhouettes but environmental impact as well.
Shop now: $124; net-a-porter.com
Best Show-Off Option: For Love & Lemons x Victoria's Secret Lena Bralette Top
Wear it around the house, to the beach, or on a date. Pair it with jeans, a midi skirt, or equally revealing bottom. However you wear it, this bralette from Victoria's Secret's latest, fashion-foward collaboration wasn't meant to be covered up.
Shop now: $49; victoriassecret.com
Best Bralette On Amazon: Fruit of the Loom Pullover Bra
If you consider Amazon reviews to be your guiding compass, allow us to introduce you to this classic Fruit of the Loom, sports-styled bralette with over 2,500 five-star reviews. It's comfortable, unfussy, and as one reviewer puts it, the "holy grail of comfortable, everyday bras."
Shop now: $10 - $34; amazon.com
Best Minimalist Option: Richer Poorer Bralette
This bralette is so popular, it's always selling out. Thankfully, it's currently in full stock right now, so get it while you can and experience the super-comfortable and actually supportive fit for yourself.
Shop now: $21; richer-poorer.com
Best Bralette for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors: AnaOno Delilah Dream Soft Cup Bra
AnaOno designs bras for every breast shape, size, and surgery outcome, and its Delilah bralette is a brand best-seller. The pullover bra comes in three gorgeous shades (black, ivory, and dusty rose) and with removal pads, lace trim, and a pocketed design to support lightweight breast forms or prosthesis, is perfect for everyday wear.
Shop now: $38; anaono.com
