I Have an E-Cup, and These Are the Bras for Bigger Busts That I Vouch For
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I love, love, love going shopping, but when it comes to buying bras, I’m a little less enthusiastic. If you’ve got a larger chest, chances are you feel the same—that said, there’s zero reason that finding the right bras for big boobs should be so damn difficult. There are plenty of options! That said, finding the best bra for large busts is no easy feat. I’m the kind of gal who likes to look cute AF right down to my base layer, so I’ve taken the task of finding the best bras for me very seriously.
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Top Bras for Large Busts at a Glance:
Eby The Only Bra
Thirdlove The Everyday Go-To Bra
Wacoal The Sports Bra
Skarlett Blue Goddess Plunge Strapless Bra
Soma Lacy Unlined Bra
Chantelle Lingerie C Magnifique Underwire Minimizer Bra
Torrid The Balconette Bra
As an E-cup, I’d say I sit smack-dab in the middle on the spectrum of breast sizes from itty-bitty to huge. Still, as someone whose size fluctuates with weight gain, I know quite a lot about having to find the right bra to address your particular concerns. While I love the look of a lacy little balconette bra for date night, I can’t just throw on any old skinny-strapped, half-cup bra without risking some serious spillage. When it comes to my everyday staples, I’ve searched high and low for the most supportive shapes and thick straps—bulkier bras that still go undetected under tees and tanks. As for sports bras, strapless bras, and bralettes, I was confident I’d never find the perfect fits for me; when I finally did, my entire wardrobe changed for the better.
Finding the right bra for you takes some serious trial and error, I won’t lie. If you’re looking for a few good picks to start the process, read on for some beloved faves for bigger boobs.
What to look for when shopping for a bra for large busts?
According to Jene Luciani, founder at The Bra Expert and author of The Bra Book, “Women with larger busts should first of all consider fit. It’s even more important to have proper fit when you need more support.” In case you didn’t know, “90 percent of a bra’s support comes from the band so that needs to fit properly and not be riding up the back,” adds Luciani.
What type of bra or bra style is best for a large bust?
When shopping for a larger bust, you should check out the bra’s features. “There are features designed for support that women with larger busts can look for such as an underwire, a wider band, wider padded straps, and full coverage cups,” explains Luciani. “A foam cup will give you more structure but if you prefer and unlined bra, then look for a three part cup with boning on the sides so the cups don’t collapse.”
EBY: The Only Bra
EBY The Only Bra
On Sale 30% off
EBY, a subscription service with incredible seamless undies, also created the amazing The Only Bra. This baby features soft, seamless material and has all the shape, support, and lift of an underwire bra without the painful underwires. That’s right—bra without underwires that will give someone with bigger boobs the support they need, without sacrificing comfort. “Better support and life than I expected for my DDs,” a shopper says. Get 30% off order $125 up until December 14!
Material: 85% nylon, 15% spandex
Colors available: nude, black, brown, rose, teal
Band size: 32-40
Pros
5 color choices
XS to XLDD size range
Frequent sales
Cons
Some reviewers found customer service unresponsive
Thirdlove: The Everyday Go-To Bra
ThirdLove T-Shirt Bra
On Sale 60% off
ThirdLove’s incredible T-Shirt Bra gets all the hype, but bigger-chested girls best not sleep on their 24/7 Perfect Coverage Bra! This bra has super-thin cups with memory foam on the inside to mold to your body, plus a smoothing elastic back and thick memory foam straps. It’s the epitome of comfort, wouldn’t you say so? Shop it in cup sizes B-H and band sizes 32-44.
Band size: 32-44
Material: Nylon/spandex
Colors available: 5
Pros
100% fit guarantee for 60 days
Memory foam straps
Cons
Hand wash only
Wacoal The Sports Bra
Wacoal Underwire Sports Bra
As a big-boomed girl, sports bras are more or less my personal hell. Anyone else? The only bright spot in a very dark space seems to be the Wacoal Underwire Sport Bra, a heavy-duty pick that provides the support I so desperately crave during a high-impact sweat sesh. Shop it now in cup sizes C-I.
Band size: 32-42
Material: 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex
Colors: 25
Pros
Impressive cup size range from C-I
25 colors to choose from
Cons
Reviewers note that the underwire reaches high up the sides of your body, which may be uncomfortable.
Skarlett Blue Goddess Plunge Strapless Bra
Skarlett Blue Strut Multi-Way-Strapless Bra
Why is the Skarlett Blue Strut Multi-Way Strapless Bra my fave? The back is covered with pretty lace detail. If you’ve got big boobs, you know the struggle of sometimes having to wear a bra even with backless tops and dresses, so a cute option you don’t mind showing off makes accepting this much, much easier. Shop it in cup sizes A-DDD.
Band size: 30-38
Material: 86% Nylon, 14% Spandex
Colors: 2
Pros
Comes with straps so you can wear this multi-way.
Cons
Hand wash only
Soma Lacy Unlined Bra
Soma Sensuous Lace Unlined Bra
On Sale 25% off
If you think unlined bras sound un-sexy, think again! The Soma Sensuous Lace Unlined Bra is as sexy as it gets, available in five lacy colorways. These sheer, unlined cups still offer full-coverage support and subtle shaping, so you won’t miss the held-in feeling you get from a traditionally lined bra. Shop it in cup sizes C-G.
Band size: 34-44
Material: 74% polyester, 26% nylon
Colors: 5
Pros
Frequent sales
Large cup size range
Cons
Hand wash only
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Chantelle Lingerie C Magnifique Underwire Minimizer Bra
Chantelle C Magnifique Seamless Unlined Minimizer Bra
There are some days when I just want to put the girls away, and it’s on these days that I reach for my minimizer. The Chantelle C Magnifique Seamless Unlined Minimizer Bra claims to minimize your bustling by a full inch, without feeling uncomfortable or creating any sort of bulge.
Band size: 32-44
Material: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane
Colors: 8
Pros
Smoothes and shapes back
Designed to eliminate an inch from your chest
Cons
Hand wash only
Torrid The Balconette Bra
Torrid 360 Back Smoothing Full Coverage Balconette Bra
On Sale 60% off
Torrid is a retailer that excels as fitting larger bodies, so of course, they know a thing or two about big boobs, too. Their 360° Back Smoothing Full Coverage Balconette Bra features sexy, lacy scalloped cups that don’t slack on support, plus a sculpting ballet-style back that helps prevent the dreaded back rolls that can come with a too-tight fit. Shop it now in cup sizes B-H.
Band size: 38-54
Material: 79% nylon, 21% spandex
Colors: 1
Pros
Largest band size range we’ve seen
Frequent sales
Cons
Some reviewers say sizing is off and you should size up
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