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- 1/11
These Are the 10 Most Supportive Bras Out There for Older Women
Age brings many great things—perspective, wisdom, knowledge—but it steals from us, too. As you march through your 50s, 60s, and 70s, you'll start to notice a variety of physical changes like forehead wrinkles and fine lines, sun spots, gray hair, and sagging breasts.
"As we age, our breasts can lose elasticity and fullness," says Eve Bastug, chief product officer for Gelmart International & Kindly, a sustainable clothing company that manufactures bras, panties, loungewear, and more. "This can lead to sagging, as well as bulging around the outer breast, toward the armpit." It's not all about looks, either. This kind of sagging and bulging can be very uncomfortable—especially for more active individuals.
Thankfully, a great bra can help address concerns over both comfort and aesthetics. Look for features that offer added support and shaping. A wider side band can help address side-smoothing, while wider, more plush straps provide more support and comfort for larger breasts. You may also want to look for bras constructed with light materials like spacer foam to help naturally enhance shape, says Bastug.
You're not relegated to one type of bra, either. There are supportive options for older women across all categories—from wireless bras and push-up bras to sports bras and camisole bras.
To help you with your search for that unicorn bra—the one that's going to give you support and shape but still be comfortable—we scoured top retailers in search of the best bras for older women.
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1) One Fab Fit Underwire Bra
Maidenform
amazon.com
You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality bra that offers both support and comfort. This one is lightly lined for shape but made of an ultra-soft microfiber that's seamless under T-shirts. It also adjustable straps that easily convert from traditional straight to crisscross for added versatility.
Amazon - 3/11
2) 18-Hour Ultimate Lift & Support Wireless Bra
Playtex
amazon.com
This bestselling bra boasts nearly 40,000 five star reviews, and it's easy to see why. It has a structural frame and full cups to provide ample coverage even for those with larger busts, side and back support to smooth any bulging, and no-dig cushioned straps. Plus, it's wireless, so you'll never feel any poking.
Amazon - 4/11
3) WingWoman Contour Bra
Knix
knix.com
$62.00
If you worry about side spillage, this highly popular bra by Knix is for you. Despite the sleek plunging design, it has higher side wings to keep things contained. The wireless bra also has lightly molded cups for shape. Plus, the super-stretchy material glides right over skin for comfortable all-day wear.
Knix - 5/11
4) Norah Comfort Underwire Bra
Chantelle Lingerie
nordstrom.com
$78.00
This unlined bra offers more than an attractive lace design. It has well-sized, supportive cups, complete with unlined underwire for lift. It also has a buttery-soft band that smooths from front to back.
Nordstrom - 6/11
5) Bralette
soma
soma.com
$46.00
Soma is known for soft and comfortable bras, and this style is no different. Available in a wide range of colors, this stretchy, smoothing bra doesn't have any wires or molded cups, but it does have a firm bottom band for more support than your average bralette.
Soma - 7/11
6) Bra-Llelujah! Lightly Lined Full-Coverage Bra
Spanx
amazon.com
$68.00
As you might expect from a brand like Spanx, this sleek bra has a smart lifting design that helps give shape and cleavage without any discomfort. The ultra-soft cups smooth just like the retailer's tried-and-true shapewear, and the adjustable, wide cushion straps won't dig into your skin, no matter how much support you need. And for those who can't reach around back to fumble with a hook-and-eye closure, this one has an easy clasp right in the front.
Amazon - 8/11
7) Dana Strapless Bra
Sculptresse by Panache
amazon.com
$79.00
Sometimes nothing works but a strapless bra, but they're notorious for annoyances like slipping and digging. This one is different—it has a four-part construction that offers plenty of support and side control, plus straps that are convertible, adjustable, and removable so you can get more mileage out of the undergarment.
Amazon - 9/11
8) Lace Push-Up Perfect Shape Bra
Victoria's Secret
victoriassecret.com
$38.46
Like other bras by Victoria's Secret, this one lifts breasts to lend a little bit of cleavage. The difference is this version has full-coverage cups made with a soft memory foam to support and smooth larger busts. The pretty lace design, available in a wide range of colors, is the icing on the cake.
Victoria's Secret - 10/11
9) Avail Full-Figure Convertible Contour Underwire Bra
Natori
amazon.com
$78.00
This bra offers so much more than a flirty feminine aesthetic. The scalloped lace is actually specially constructed in a tight knit for added control and containment. It also has supportive stretch foam pads with underwire for a little lift.
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10) Simone Seamless Underwire Sports Bra
Wacoal
nordstrom.com
$76.00
It may not be the most attractive bra out there, but it sure does offer a secure fit. It's all thanks to wide shoulder straps and heavy-duty exterior underwire. It's also moisture-wicking and equipped with convertible straps that can be worn crossed in the back.
Nordstrom
