20 Best Plus-Size Bras That Provide Next-Level Support & All-Day Comfort (Really!)
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Let’s face it: shopping for well-fitting bras is a journey that most of us dread. Heck, even determining what your actual bra size is can be an ordeal. And if you’re shopping for plus-size bras, the whole process is even more daunting. It’s enough to keep you revolving in your old, worn-out underthings — but that’s a bad idea, too. Believe it or not, you should be replacing your bras every six months to a year (we won’t even get into how often you should be washing them).
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Best Plus-Size Bras at a Glance
Best Plus-Size Full-Coverage Bra: HerRoom Goddess Kayla Banded Underwire Bra, $30-$54
Best Plus-Size Balconette Bra: Lane Bryant Invisible Lace Backsmoother Balconette Bra, $63
Best Plus-Size T-Shirt Bra: Auden Superstar Lightly Padded Bra, $20
Best Plus-Size Minimizer Bra: Third Love 24/7 Classic Unlined Minimizer Bra, $76
Best Plus-Size Sports Bra: Superfit Hero Zip Front Sports Bra, $75
Best Plus-Size Lacy Bra: Savage x Fenty Savage Not Sorry Bralette, $13
Best Plus-Size Strapless Bra: Bare Necessities Fantasy Aura Strapless Bra, $50
Best Plus-Size Nursing Bra: Soma Seamless Nursing Bralette, $44
Best Plus-Size Bra for Pain Management: Forme Revive Bra, $185
Best Plus-Size Viral Bra: Lively Spacer Bra, $48
But wearing a bra that truly fits is possibly the most important factor of all, as it helps improve your posture, prevent neck and back pain, minimize sagging — plus it improves the way you look in your clothes and can boost your confidence. All things that are very important to most women, but especially plus-size women. While smaller-busted people can get away with paper-thin bralettes (or no bra at all), the fuller-figured among us have to be a bit more strategic when choose a plus-size bra. We turned to Cami Raymond, Senior Design Director for intimates brand Ruby Ribbon, for some guidelines.
What to Look for In a Plus-Size Bra, According to an Expert
Bigger busts have different needs in terms of support and, sometimes, coverage (although plus-size bralettes and bras with demi cups and plunging necklines are entirely possible). A few things to look for when shopping for a plus-size bra include:
Wider bands: A wider band provides that additional support and stability you need. “Look for bras with bands that are at least three hooks wide, as they distribute the weight of your breasts more effectively and minimize discomfort,” says Raymond.
Adjustable and removable straps: These allow you to customize your level of support and, sometimes, wear the bra in a few different ways.
Comfort features: Raymond says to seek out soft fabrics with minimal seams “and a design that doesn’t pinch, poke, or cause discomfort during daily activities.”
Silicone or gripper strips: Look for these gripper strips along the top and bottom edges, says Raymond. “These strips help keep the bra in place, reducing the likelihood of slipping or rolling up on the bottom.”
What’s the Best Material for a Plus-Size Bra?
“Choose breathable materials like cotton or moisture-wicking fabrics if you tend to get sweaty,” says Raymond of evaluating options for bigger busts. “Natural materials are often more comfortable for extended wear.”
Looks-wise, it used to be that your options for plus-size bras could barely be called lingerie. Luckily, there’s a plethora of plus-size options on the market now that are sexy, sporty, sheer — you name it — and they’re all supportive enough to keep your girls lifted, your silhouette smooth and your bad self looking and feeling fab all day long. Here are 20 of the best we’ve found.
Lane Bryant Invisible Lace Backsmoother Balconette Bra
Plus-size legend Lane Bryant certainly doesn’t slack in the bra department, and we’re especially love this balconette bra with hidden underwire that produces a bit of decolletage without being too revealing, and the band is designed to smooth out your back — genius! That leafy green pattern is pretty sweet, too. This bra is from the retailer’s Cacique Intimates line.
Pros:
Back-smoothing
Feminine lace design
Molded cups
Cons:
Can’t be machine-washed
Some say it lacks proper support
Materials: Polyamide and elastane
Band sizes: 36 – 50
Cup sizes: C – H
Color options: 1
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Ground: 5-8 business days)
2-Day Air: 2 business days)
Next Business Day: 1 business day depending on time of day
Return policy:
Returns within 45 days of the date of purchase (60 days if purchased on a Lane Bryant Credit Card by a Lane Bryant Reward Member)
HerRoom Goddess Kayla Banded Underwire Bra
If you have a horrible time finding underwire bras that you don’t want to rip off and throw across the room immediately, this full-coverage Goddess bra could do the trick. It’s a surprisingly comfortable bra, even though it’s very supportive. Whether you’re a 38M or a 46K, they’ve got you covered.
Pros:
Wider underwires for extra support
Cups have seams for better shaping
Side support panels
Adjustable straps
Cons:
Unlined may not suit some
Some don’t like the shape that the seams produce
Materials: Polyamide and elastane
Band sizes: 34-46
Cup sizes: DD-N
Color options: 14
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Free standard shipping: 3-6 business days (free on orders over $75)
FedEx 2-Day: 2 business days
FedEx Overnight: Next business day
USPS Priority: 3-5 business days
USPS Express: 1-2 business days
Return policy:
Refund or exchange within 30 days
Auden Superstar Lightly Padded Bra
Target’s in-house brand Auden has a huge inventory of highly rated plus-size bras, and the Superstar bra is a favorite. It’s is lightly padded — just enough for nipple coverage but not so much that it adds bulk — and it’s seamless enough to be worn under a thin T-shirt. The straps are adjustable and the bra even converts into a racerback. “Great breathable material very true to size great and comfortable to wear with anything,” wrote a reviewer.
Pros:
Affordable
Adjustable, convertible straps
Seamless
Cons:
Some may not like the underwire
Limited sizes: 40DD and up
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Band sizes: 40 to 48
Cup sizes: DD to DDD
Color options: 4
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Standard: 3-5 business days
2-Day: 2 business days
Express: 1 business day (pre-order items only)
Return policy: Return or exchange items in new condition within 90 days.
Third Love 24/7 Classic Unlined Minimizer Bra
This cult fave brand makes a lot of popular plus size bras, but its minimizer bra is a standout. It uses light compression to reduce your bust by two inches while smoothing out your back and creating a supported, seamless silhouette. And yes, the fabric is breathable and non-restrictive.
Pros:
Adjustable, convertible straps
Seamless
Lightweight
Cons:
Unlined
Has underwire
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Band sizes: 32 – 44
Cup sizes: B – H
Color options: 2
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Standard shipping: 7-10 business days
Priority shipping: 3-4 business days
Express shipping: 1-2 business days
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 60 days of purchase (with tags attached)
Superfit Hero Zip Front Sports Bra
This isn’t your typical sports bra — the Superfit Hero sports bra is an over-achiever. Made with special fabric that provides support, compression and freedom of movement, it has the elusive adjustable straps (yes, on a sports bra) and a zip front that make it a cinch to put on and take off. Removable cups are the icing on the cake.
Pros:
Adjustable straps
Front zip
Removable cups
Sweat-wicking
BPA-free
Cons:
Some say the bra bunches up or doesn’t provide enough support
Materials: Polyester, spandex
Sizes: L-7X
Color options: 5
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard shipping: 3-5 business days (free on all orders over $125!)
Return policy:
Returns and exchanges within 30 days of shipment.
HerRoom Prima Donna Madison Full Cup Bra
If you’re looking for something on the sexier side – say, for Valentine’s Day, or just because you like to look fancy — then check out this lacy bra from Prima Donna. It’s a fiery look but also so comfy against your skin and with just enough stretch and support.
Pros:
Lacy, feminine look
Deeper cups to prevent spillage
Stretchy cups
Broad range of sizes
Cons:
Pricey
Materials: Polyamide, elastane
Band sizes: 32-46
Sizes: D-H
Color options: 10
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Free standard shipping: 3-6 business days (free on orders over $75)
FedEx 2-Day: 2 business days
FedEx Overnight: Next business day
USPS Priority: 3-5 business days
USPS Express: 1-2 business days
Return policy:
Refund or exchange within 30 days (with original tags)
Bare Necessities Fantasy Aura Strapless Bra
$50.40 $72 30% off
Think you have to forgo strapless bras just because you have big boobs? Not with the right strapless bra — a.k.a. the Fantasy Aura Strapless Bra, which comes in plus sizes. “Great support, it really works well to hold you up if you are a large cup size,” as one reviewer put it, thanks to foam-lined underwire cups, supportive side boning and stay-put silicone lining on wings. And just in case you want them, adjustable, removable straps are included.
Pros:
Soft microfiber construction
Stays put
Deep cups
Three rows of hook and eye closure for stability
Cons:
Some say the padding is too much
The plus sizes are limited
Materials: Nylon and elastane
Band sizes: 30-40
Sizes: DD-GG
Color options: 2
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Standard: 3-7 business days
USPS Priority Mail: 3-5 business days
2-Day Shipping: 2 business days
Overnight
Next Day Saturday
Return policy:
Refund, exchange or store credit within 30 days
Shapermint Truekind Daily Comfort Wireless Shaper Bra
$28.99 $48 40% off
You can see why this bra is a Shapermint best-seller. A seamless, sculpting, curve-skimming fit that does create bulges and back fat, plus built-in cups for support make for a superior plus-size sports bra.
Pros:
Smoothing, sculpting design
Breathable
Extra-wide straps
Cons:
Cups are not removable
Some customers complain of not enough support
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Sizes: S-4XL
Color options: 7
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 4-8 business days (free on orders over $70)
Priority: within 4 business days
Return policy:
Refund or exchange or store credit within 60 days
Ruby Ribbon Lace Lux Demi Hot Pink Demiette
What’s a Demiette? Ruby Ribbon coined the phrase when launching its line of plus-size bras that combine the best aspects of a bralette (but with a lot more support), traditional bra (but not quite as skimpy) and sports bra (the coverage without the compression). They actual bill the Demiette as a “bra replacement” that can be worn by women of all cup sizes.
Pros:
No wires
360-degree stretch
Molded cups
Lace detail with silicone grippers
Sweat-wicking
Cons:
Unlined may not be for everyone
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Sizes: 32-50
Color options: 8
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 3-10 business days
Expedited: 1-3 business days
Return policy:
Refund or exchange or store credit within 30 days
Savage x Fenty Savage Not Sorry Bralette
Leave it to Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty brand to deliver a bralette this seductive yet supportive for full-figured women. Bralettes can be tricky if you’re plus-size, but this one is lined and adjustable for the perfect fit. Peep that plunging neckline!
Pros:
Lined
Adjustable straps
Lace detail
Can be worn with low-cut tops
Cons:
May not be supportive enough for some
Materials: Lace: Nylon, polyester, elastane, viscose; Cup Lining: Nylon; Front Wing Lining: Nylon; Back Wing Lining: Nylon and elastane
Sizes: XS-4X
Color options: 2
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 6-10 business days
Rush: 2-3 business days
Return policy:
Refund or exchange or store credit within 30 days
Athleta Ritual Adjustable Bra D-DD
Athleta’s Ritual bra has sporty features like sweat-wicking fabric that’s super stretchy, but with its molded cups and thin, adjustable straps, it can easily be an everyday bra. This one’s perfect to wear to the office and then straight to sunset yoga, and it’s designed specifically for women with cup sizes D-DD.
Pros:
Adjustable, convertible straps
Quick-drying
Breathable
Cons:
Doesn’t have strong support by design
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Sizes: XXS-3X
Color options: 11
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: up tp 14 business days)
Express: 2-4 business days)
Priority: 1-2 business days)
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase
Vanity Fair Beauty Back Smoothing Minimizer Bra
$34.16 $50 32% off
Amazon’s number-one best-selling minimizer bra is this pretty number by Vanity Fair. It reduces your bust by one and a half inches and smooths your back, too. In fact, the fabric has four-way stretch, which helps it fit your body like a glove with zero bulges. We’re starting to see why this one’s a winner.
Pros:
Top-rated
Sculpts
Minimizes
Non-slip straps
Cons:
Hand-wash only
Some find the material too thin
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Back sizes: 32-40
Cup sizes: C-H
Color options: 20
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Free same-day delivery with Amazon Prime
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase
Soma Seamless Nursing Bralette
Finding a comfortable and well-fitting plus-size bra is tricky enough, so when you’re breastfeeding, it’s double the challenge. Enter the Soma seamless nursing bralette, a wire-free wonder that comes in sizes up to XXL. Its cups clip down easily for nursing, and removable pads protect against leakage during your day to day, and its straps are adjustable to accommodate your changing body.
Pros:
Removable cups
Adjustable straps
Easy clip-down design
Wireless
Cons:
Can’t be machine-washed
Back isn’t adjustable
Materials: Polyester and spandex
Sizes: S-XL
Color options: 2
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 4-10 Business Days
Express: 2-3 Business Days
Next Day: 1 Business Day
International: 10-14 Business Days
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 60 days of purchase
Wacoal Retro Chic Full Figure Underwire Bra
Channel your inner pinup model with this Wacoal Retro Chic plus-size bra, which leads with delicate lace but houses supportive, full-coverage cups inside. This top-rated bra has up to four hook closures in plus sizes so you can get the perfect fit, and even the straps get wider as the sizes go up.
Pros:
Adjustable back and straps
Sculpting
Lace detail
Lifts and separates
Cons:
Some customers say it runs small
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Back sizes: 32-46
Cup sizes: D-H
Color options: 6
Underwire: Yes
Shipping options:
Standard: 3-6 business days
Two Business Days
Next Business Day
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 45 days of purchase
Lively Spacer Bra
When we first discovered Lively bras, we were in love — and several years later, that affinity has grown even stronger. Their bras are meant to feel as comfy as sweatpants but with smooth, seamless support, and the Lively Spacer Bra is its best-selling (and most TikTok-viral) bra — billed as the “no-bra bra” — and it comes in cup sizes up to G. Admittedly the sizes are limited (back size is only up to 38), but if those sizes suit you and you want comfort and support, snap this up.
Pros:
Convertible to a racerback
No wires
Adjustable front straps
Lightly padded
Lightweight
Thick elastic band for support
3 hook and eye closures for adjustable fit
Cons:
Limited plus size options
Some complain about the quality after multiple washings
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Back sizes: 32-38
Cup sizes: A-GG
Color options: 5
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 3-5 business days
USPS Express & FedEx 2-Day: Same day (if ordered before 11am EST)
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase
The Girlfriend Collective Midnight Dylan Tank Bra
The struggle to find a comfortable, supportive plus-size sports bra is real, but Girlfriend Collective has you covered. They have a variety of styles of sports bras going up to size 6XL. We like the Dylan Tank Bra, which can be worn on its own as a sports bra when working out, as a crop top, or under clothes as a bra.
Pros:
Made of recycled materials
Four-way stretch
Double-lined
Broad size range
Cons:
Some say it has too much compression
Materials: Recycled plastic bottles and spandex
Back sizes: 32-46
Sizes: XXS-6XL
Color options: 6 (plus 4 limited edition)
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard only
Continental US: 7-10 business days
Non-Continental US / Military Bases: 7-10 business days + 2 weeks
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase
Forme Revive Bra
Forme bras are designed by an orthopedic surgeon to not only provide support but help improve posture and muscle memory and ease neck, back and shoulder pain — and if you’re carrying around plus-size boobs all day, you know how important that is. They’re so good, Taylor Swift wears the Forme Power Bra in rehearsals — and that might explain why that particular model is sold out in a lot of sizes and colors. The Forme Revive Bra, however, offers the same technologies and comes in sizes up to XXL — and you’ll be the only superstar demanding to scoop up this one (for now).
Pros:
Designed by medical professionals
Improves posture
Great for pain management
Great for people with sensory issues
Cons:
Pricey
Because of its design, it might be a little tight around the armpits
Materials: Patented technology that includes eight panels constructed of polyester, spandex, mesh, elastic and more.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Color options: 3
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Standard: 2-7 business days
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of payment date
Skims Fits Everybody Scoop Neck Bra
Did you know that Skims goes up to a size 4x? Their “Fits Everybody” Scoop Neck Bra obviously won’t actually fit every body, but it will offer up wireless support to those who wear up to a size 4x. And the inclusive line has a whole range of nude shades to cover most skin colors.
Pros:
Many nude shades
Lightweight yet supportive
Won’t dig
Adjustable straps
Cons:
May not provide enough support for some
Materials: Polyamide and elastane
Back sizes: 32-46
Sizes: XXS-4X
Color options: 10 (plus 2 limited edition)
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Economy: 5-8 Business days
Ground: 4-6 Business days
Express: 2-3 Business Days (order by noon ET)
Priority: 1-2 Business days (order by noon ET)
2-hour local delivery in Los Angeles
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of order date
Cantiq Mesh Vintage Soft Cup Bralette
If you’re looking for indie lingerie that actually comes in your size, check out Cantiq, a designer in Los Angeles. They have strappy and mesh bralette options that are actually fashionable and sexy, and their styles go up to a size 6XL, which fits up to a K cup, with a band that stretches from 41″-58″. The extended sizes have additional support, like wider straps, but they’re still totally fashionable and, well, hot.
Pros:
Sexy, sheer option for plus-size
Ethically and locally made
Wire-free
Wide range of sizes
Cons:
May not provide as much support as some need
Materials: Nylon and spandex
Sizes: XS-6XL
Color options: 8 (some colors are sold out)
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
First Class Mail: 5 business days
Priority Mail: 1-2 business days
Rush deliveries upon request
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase
Curvy Couture Women's Plus Size Cotton Luxe Unlined Wire-Free Bra
$38.90 $48 19% off
With sizes up to 46H, Curvy Couture’s mesh plunge T-shirt bra is a comfortable option that you can wear under pretty much anything. It’s also pretty affordable for a plus-size option.
Pros:
Wire-free
Sculpting
Breathable and moisture-wicking
Double-lined cups
Mild compression
Cons:
Some say it runs small or doesn’t have enough compression for larger busts
Materials: Viscose, cotton and spandex
Back sizes: 34-46
Cup sizes: B-H
Color options: 10
Underwire: No
Shipping options:
Free same-day delivery with Amazon Prime
Return policy:
Free returns and exchanges within 30 days of order date
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