Got Big Boobs? Try These Bra Brands

Shopping for bras can be exhausting, regardless of whether you’re browsing in-store or online. It’s hard to know where to start, what to look for, and even what your true size is. Frankly, there’s something about the process that transports us back in time to uncomfortable mother-daughter outings. Cue flashbacks to being 13 and shedding a single tear, because mom, why is this so complicated?! That is precisely the kind of bra buying experience we want to help you avoid. To do so, we tapped three experts for their professional advice on how to find the right bra for you.

“For so long we’ve been taught to think our boobs were the problem, when all along it’s really been bad bras,” says Ra’el Cohen, co-founder and chief creative officer of ThirdLove. “Every person will have their own unique criteria for what makes a bra fantastic, but it ultimately comes down to looking and feeling your best.” Preach.

“A customer with a larger chest should never have to choose function over style,” adds Tracy Freno, senior manager of customer service at Bare Necessities. “Breast shapes and sizing can differ from woman to woman, so even among women who fall under the ‘big bust’ category, a certain style of bra might prove to be more comfortable and supportive to one woman’s shape as opposed to another.” With that in mind, Cohen and Freno both suggest being patient with yourself and the process and keeping your options—and mind—open. “What works best for someone will depend on their unique breast shape, size and needs…take the time to consider which style fits you, your life, and your style the best,” Cohen says.

At the end of the day, though, “the best bras for large busts are both stylish and comfy, while also offering great support,” adds Dionne Thompson, director of design, intimates/innovation at Torrid.

Below are 22 of the best bras for big boobs in different styles for every occasion. Think: strapless bras for wearing under your favorite fall wedding guest dresses to sleep bras for cozying up in bed or hunkering down for a Netflix binge. This list goes out to the bustier types—with minimizer bras also included (though we have other recommendations for small-chested folks, too). This is not an all-encompassing list, but we covered our bases with brands that cater to both full-busted (i.e. smaller band size with larger cup size) and full-figured (larger band and cup sizes) shoppers. May the bras be ever in your favor.