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Even the world’s best bras don’t have a reputation for comfort. More times than not, you’re poked by underwires and squeezed in by padding and tight bands. Luckily for you, the lingerie industry is in the midst of a bralette renaissance, and it has never looked or felt better. The stretchy, often lacy alternative is the perfect way to replace your standard bras and maybe even your crop tops while still offering support.
And you don’t have to have a smaller bust to become a bralette convert, either. Brands like Parade, Lively, and Spanx are making the space more inclusive and comfortable for those of us who are ample of chest.
Clear out your underwear drawer and scroll down to find the Cut Shop’s list of the 21 best bralettes for all cup sizes.
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➼ FAQs
➼ Our top picks
➼ More tried-and-true options
➼ Our experts
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Our top picks
The One With Glowing Amazon Reviews
Materials: Nylon, spandex | Colors: 3 | Available in sizes XS to XL
Reviewers especially love its comfort and removable cups, with many buying multiple colors.
The Everyday One
Materials: Polyamide, elastane | Colors: 18 | Available in sizes XXS to 4X
Yes, it lives up to the hype. It’s so stretchy that you’ll forget you’re even wearing it.
If You Enjoy Sleeping in Bras
Materials: Nylon, elastane | Colors: 5 | Available in sizes XS to XL
Halle Berry wears one every night, and if you want to do the same, this extra-soft option will feel nice under your pajamas.
The Affordable Lacy One
Materials: Nylon, spandex | Colors: 2 | Available in sizes S to XL
Lingerie enthusiasts will tell you that the more elaborate the lace, the bigger the price tag. But while fancier bralettes can set you back more than $200, this one is under $20 and just as seductive.
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More tried-and-true options
The Tank Option
Materials: Cotton, elastane | Colors: 7 | Available in sizes 2XS to 3XL
Soft, stretchy, and adjustable. You won’t want to take this one off and you won’t have to with lots of support and square neckline for full coverage.
The Cotton Option
Materials: Supima cotton, elastane | Colors: 3 | Available in sizes XXS to XXXL
While you’re stocking up on Everlane’s sustainable tees and tanks, add this cotton bralette to your cart. Not only is it soft and supportive, it stays smooth under your clothes. Size up for the best fit.
Another Soft Stretchy Option
Materials: Tencel Lyocell, elastane | Colors: 7 | Available in sizes XXS to XXL
You can count on most things from Organic Basics to be super-stretchy, soft, and easy to layer, and the bralettes are no different. Made of tencel and stretchy elastane reviewers agree it’s comfortable and soft. If you want a tighter, more supportive fit, size down.
The Expert Pick
Materials: Nylon, spandex, polyester | Colors: 2 | Available in sizes XS to 4XL
This lacy bralette isn’t just cute; it’s extra supportive and one of Loucks’s favorites from the brand. The adjustable straps and wide back offer the added support.
The Practical One If You’re at Least a D Cup
Materials: Nylon, spandex | Colors: 10 | Available in sizes 1 (30DD) to 3 (40DD)
If you like the feeling of extra support and coverage, here’s a great option from Lively.
The ’90s-Throwback One
Materials: Cotton, modal, elastane | Colors: 4 | Available in sizes XS to XL
Re-create your favorite fashion ads with the classic cotton bra. The skinny straps are sleek enough to wear under tees and tanks.
The One With No Visible Lines
Materials: Cotton, modal, elastane | Colors: 4 | Available in sizes XS to L
Raw hems and narrow straps mean it will stay hidden under your clothes.
The One That Feels Like a Second Skin
Materials: Nylon, tencel, modal, elastane | Colors: 8 | Available in sizes XS to 2X
If you’re a frequent wearer of racer-back tank tops, convertible straps are always a plus. You’ll get all the extra support without the visible straps. Made of a stretchy nylon, this very soft bralette is almost comfy enough to wear around the house.
The One to Show Off
Materials: Nylon, elastane | Colors: 6 | Available in sizes 30A to 42DD
This lace-trimmed balconette bra will pair perfectly with low-cut tops, but it can also be worn on its own with a pair of high-waisted jeans. The straps are adjustable, and the wide back band offers extra support.
The Balconette
Materials: Organic cotton pointelle | Colors: 4 | Available in sizes XXS-XXL
Beloved by celebs like Kylie Jenner, this is the soft and romantic bralette that will round out your intimates collection. The delicate pointelle design with lace and bow detailing is inspired by Amalfi Coast summers and vintage Italian lingerie. Oh, and did we mention the material is also extra-soft and so comfortable?
The T-Back Bra
Materials: Modal, nylon, spandex | Colors: 5 | Available in sizes S/M-L/XL
Two bras for the price of one! That’s right. Quince’s best-selling ribbed T-Back bralettes come in a pack of two for double the comfort. The seamless fabric bras are supersmooth, supportive, and feature four-way stretch, ensuring max comfort and zero irritation.
The Lace Option With Solid Support
Materials: Polyamide, elastane | Colors: 5 | Available in sizes S to L (32A to 36D)
A favorite of Cut Shop contributor Morgan Evans, this Cosabella bra elevates the lacy look with floral lace detailing and dainty scalloped edges. You’ll feel flirty yet sophisticated in this bralette, plus it comes in various colors from nude blush to violet.
The One That Feels Like Butter
Materials: Polyamide, elastane | Colors: 3 | Available in sizes XS to XL (Cup sizes A to D)
If you’re familiar with the nonexistent feeling of Commando’s undergarments, then you know this buttery-smooth bra lives up to its name. Made from Commando’s signature Butter Collection fabric that’s equipped with four-way stretch, this bralette is an ultra-comfortable option with a sleek finish that’ll make you forget you’re wearing anything under your clothes at all.
The One With the Best Size Range
Materials: Nylon, elastane | Colors: 6 | Available in XS/S to 5XL.
Leave it to Lizzo to create comfy shapewear in the best size range. While many Yitty pieces are meant to be seen, you can grab a few neutral-toned shaping bralettes.
The Silky Option
Materials: Silk, elastane | Colors: 11 | Available in sizes XXS to L.
Made of a mix of silk and chiffon, this very pretty bra is available in a range of colors that are meant to be seen. While you’re splurging on this, feel free to grab the matching panty.
The One for Strapless Clothes
Materials: Viscose, polyamide, elastane | Colors: 1 | Available in sizes S to L
Everyone needs a good supportive bandeau and this one from Cosabella is
inexpensive enough to buy in multiples.
The Seamless One for Bigger Cup Sizes
Materials: Nylon, spandex | Colors: 4 | Available in sizes S to XL
Sizes of this seamless bra range from S to XL, with XL being ideal for D cups.
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FAQs
What should you look for in a bralette?
First things first, your bralette sizing isn’t always the same as your bra size. Shocker, we know. Knowing your underband and bust measurements when shopping for bralettes is key, says Angela Loucks, a Knix fit consultant.
Some other things (outside of comfort) that she also recommends are “level of support, type of cup coverage, and preference.” Are you styling it for day or night? Do you prefer unlined, padded, or molded cups? Will you want to adjust the band and straps?
As with standard bras, the straps and bands are going to be just as important in a bralette, Loucks explains: “Bralettes with a wider strap and band that provide good support are comfortable and offer coverage and shape.”
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Our Experts:
- Abby Gordon, vice-president of design and merchandising at Alo Yoga
- Angela Loucks, fit consultant at Knix
- Indya Brown, former editor of fashion partnerships at the Cut
- Chinea Rodriguez, shopping writer at the Cut
- Morgan Evans, Cut Shop contributor
