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If you have large breasts, you know all too well that shopping for bras can be a tedious and uncomfortable process. There are a myriad of things that can go wrong for something with so little fabric: a band that digs into your rib cage, an underwire that pokes and prods, straps that constantly fall down — the list goes on.
Here, we rounded up 29 of the best bras for larger busts with recommendations from Cut fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware, contributor Anne Cruz, Cosmopolitan digital creative director Abby Silverman, content creator Taylor Jannotte, model Morgan Louise, press agency founder Danika Daly, and writer and former Fashionista editor-in-chief Tyler McCall.
So, you’re on the hunt for the best bras for large breasts?
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Our top picks
The Versatile Favorite
Delimira Lace Non-Padded Minimizer Full-Figure Underwire Bra
Sizes: 34B – 48F | Materials: Polyamide, polyester, and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
If this bra is good enough for 3,000-plus five-star reviewers, it’s good enough for you. With its sheer lace details, wide and supportive straps, variety of shades, and affordable price point, we can certainly see why. The only con is that it tends to ride high up the sides, so you won’t be able to wear it with certain tank tops. Unless you’re aiming for that Y2K aesthetic. —Anne Cruz
The Best T-shirt Bra
ThirdLove 24/7 Classic T-shirt Bra
Sizes: 32B – 44E | Materials: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
I absolutely love this bra! It’s my everyday go-to, and I basically own it in every color. As someone with a larger chest (34DD), this bra gives the ideal amount of support, is incredibly comfortable, and looks great under everything. It embodies the “no-makeup makeup” concept for bras — the girls look secure and supported in their natural state/size without being overly enhanced. —Abby Silverman
The Best Back-Smoothing Bra
Maidenform Dreamwire Back Smoothing Underwire Bra
Sizes: 34B-40DD | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
This molded cup style might take up half of your lingerie drawer, but it will be one of the best bras in your collection because it smooths and lifts in all the right places. I have it in three colors and wear it with T-shirts, turtlenecks, and sweaters. It’s a great full-coverage bra that doesn’t feel like I have papier-mâché versions of my boobs under my shirt. —Taylor Jannotte
The Best Everyday Bra
Torrid 360 Back Smoothing Lightly Lined Wire-Free Everyday Bra
Sizes: 36C-46G | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
This is a perfect everyday bra. It’s wire-free, so it feels as comfy as a bralette, but it still gives the support and shape of a traditional bra. It also has a 4.7-star rating out of 5 and more than 2,000 reviews saying how it fits perfectly without digging in. —Morgan Louise
The Best Everyday Bralette
Harper Wilde Bliss Bralette
Sizes: XS-4XL | Material: Nylon and elastane | Silhouette: V-neck | Clasp: None
I’ve gone through so many bras to find the right fit, and my absolute favorite one is the Harper Wilde Bliss Bralette. This bra especially came in clutch after I had my baby; it makes nursing and the new necessity of having to wear a bra overnight (because milk) painless. It’s so comfortable and supportive that I don’t feel like I’m wearing a bra at all. —Danika Daly
The Best Affordable Bra for Large Breasts
Playtex 18 Hour Sensational Sleek Wire-Free Bra
Sizes: 36B-48DDD | Material: Nylon, spandex, polyester | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
Finally, a bra you won’t want to sling across the room the moment you get home. This bra has almost 4,000 five-star reviews (!!!) from customers saying it’s the best bra they’ve ever had. The only potential downside is that the bra’s high coverage might peek out from certain necklines. —A.C.
The Best Balconette Bra for Large Breasts
CUUP The Balconette Mesh Bra
Sizes: 30A-38H | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Balconette | Clasp: Hook and eye
My favorite “regular” bra is the CUUP Balconette. It’s so pretty, and CUUP does virtual fittings to help you choose the right size, ensuring comfort and a smooth fit. —D.D.
If You Like Bras That Close in Front
Delimira Women’s Full-Coverage Wire-Free Lace Front-Closure Bra
Sizes: 36B-42G | Material: Polyester and cotton | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
Customers love the thick straps on this lacy full-coverage bra, and the racerback design helps prevent the straps from slipping off every five seconds. Some reviewers note that the fabric is lightweight and unpadded, so it’s a good pick to wear under a sweater, but not so much with thin T-shirts. —A.C.
More tried-and-true options
The Best Minimizer Bra for Large Breasts
Chantelle Women’s C Magnifique Seamless Unlined Minimizer
Sizes: 32D-44G | Material: Polyamide and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Hook and eye
Frequent Cut contributor Aude White has raved about Chantelle, a French brand that makes bras that are both well fitting and sexy. This minimizer can reduce up to a cup and a half in size and has a 4.5-star rating out of 5. —A.C.
A Plunge-Neckline Option
Thirdlove 24/7 Uplift Plunge Bra
Sizes: 32AA-44H | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Plunge | Clasp: Hook and eye
This bra is absolute perfection when I’m looking for a light lift. The deep V is great for tops with a plunging neckline. I also love the little mesh detailing on the strap. — A.S.
The Sexiest Mesh Bra
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CUUP The Plunge Mesh Bra
Sizes: 30A-44H | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Plunge | Clasp: Hook and eye
There’s something about mesh that instantly makes me feel sexy. But everything about this bra makes me feel sexy: the color, the plunge, the shape. I rave about it to all my friends who are in search of a new bra, especially one that fits great under tees (just wear the nude color so it doesn’t show through). Writer Tyler McCall is also an avid fan of this bra. —A.M.W.
The Supercomfortable, Wire-Free One
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Paramour Angie Front-Close Minimizer Bra
Sizes: 32C-44H | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Full coverage | Clasp: Drop needle front closure
I’m almost never the girl who reaches for a full-coverage bra, but when I absolutely need it, Felina is my go-to. Its bras are designed with a comfortable fit that shapes and supports breasts without any annoying underwire. While this bra is designed for a plunge fit, it still gives an ample amount of coverage and has zero spillage. —A.M.W.
The Best Bralette for Large Breasts
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Skims Fits Everybody Crossover Bralette
Sizes: XXS-4XL | Material: Polyamide and elastane | Silhouette: Triangle | Clasp: Hook and eye
I didn’t know I could wear bralettes until I tried Skims. As someone with double Ds, I always thought bralettes were out of the question because they lacked coverage. But when quarantine ended and I started going out again, I found it really uncomfortable to go back to underwire bras, so I opted for Skims’ bralette — and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Not only does it feel comfortable all day long, but it gives me the perfect cleavage and has a soothing and flattering fit. —A.M.W.
The Best Adjustable Sports Bra for Large Breasts
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Ultimate Sports Bra
Sizes XS-6XL | Material: Nylon, spandex, polyester | Silhouette: Racerback | Clasp: Zip-up closure
You know those ads that won’t stop popping up on Instagram but look too good to be true? That’s what Shefit was for me. I saw its bras during my daily scrolls so often that I had to try one for myself — and I was amazed. I’ve tried a lot of high-impact sports bras, and this is in no way average. I love the fact that it has a zip front that’s secured with an auto lock, because I’ve had sports bras slowly zip down on me. The best part by far is the adjustable straps. You can customize the shoulder straps and the bust band for the most compressible and supportive fit. Good-bye to the days of jumping boobies: My morning runs and HIIT workouts will never be the same. —A.M.W.
The Barely There Option
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Soma Smooth Balconette Bra
Sizes: 32A-44G | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Balconette | Clasp: Hook and eye
Soma’s designs are all about comfort. Its underwire options feel as if they were wireless, and they always provide the best support. —A.M.W.
The Best Strapless Style
Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra
Sizes: 30D-44G | Material: Polyamide and spandex | Silhouette: Strapless | Clasp: Hook and eye
Does the perfect strapless bra even exist? According to the hundreds of customers who bought this one, Wacoal has designed it. Its Red Carpet strapless bra features grippy silicone to keep it from sliding down throughout the day. —A.C.
The Best Triangle Bra
Parade Triangle Bralette
Sizes: XS-3XL | Material: Recycled yarn and cotton | Silhouette: Triangle | Clasp: Hook and eye
With cup sizes going up to DD and F, we highly recommend Parade’s triangle bralette (that will even look great as a barely-there top). Plus, there are exciting color options that will encourage you to leave your beige-and-black comfort zone. Jannotte is also a fan of Parade and recommends the plunge design, which is very similar to the triangle bralette, but, like the name suggests, is better suited to wear with more low-cut tops. —A.M.W.
The Best Sweat-Wicking Bra
Nike Dri-FIT Alate Ellipse
Sizes: 1XL-4XL | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Racerback| Clasp: None
Nike’s Dri-FIT line ensures that your sweat stays off your skin, even during the most intense workouts. This longline option is a popular style thanks to the comfy longline band, the full-coverage silhouette, and the fast that it won’t dig into your back or shoulders. Reviewers give this the seal of big-boob approval when it comes to their workouts.
The Best Racerback
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Spanx Bra-llelujah!® Racerback Underwire Bra
Sizes: 32B-38DD |
Material: Cotton | Silhouette: Racerback | Clasp: Drop needle front clasp
Bigger boobs deserve racerback bras that aren’t limited to sports bras. With its slight boob-lifting effect and the velvety-smooth fabric, this bra is easily a go-to for daily wear. It is a personal favorite during the summer and for vacation under light tank tops. —A.M.W.
The Best Longline Bralette
Cosabella Never Say Never Extended Plungie Longline Bralette $85
Sizes 36DD-40DD.
Material: Polyamide and elastane | Silhouette: Longline | Clasp: Hook and eye
You can never go wrong with a sultry longline bra; it’s flattering to the waist and gives an instant and natural lift. This lace design is a nice treat for your lingerie drawer. —A.M.W.
Built-In Bra, Anyone?
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Buzzoms The Swoop Bodysuit
Sizes: 0-5 | Material: Bamboo, cotton, spandex | Silhouette: One-shoulder bodysuit | Clasp: None
Let’s be honest: There are some days that you want to be 100 percent braless, but with a larger bust, it’s not always that easy. Insert: Buzzoms, the brand that’s creating wearable pieces with built-in bras that actually cater to larger breasts. This bodysuit effortlessly cups boobs with high support (yes, even with a one-shoulder design). It’s a nice going-out piece that still allows you to be comfortable, supported, and at ease. —A.M.W.
The Best Bandeau Bra
Lilyette by Bali No. 939 Tailored Minimizer Bra
Sizes: 34C-40DD | Material: Nylon and elastane | Silhouette: Bandeau | Clasp: Hook and eye
I’ve had this bra since high school, and I am telling you: Run, don’t walk. This bra stays up all night even with some hard-core dancing — trust me, I’ve tested this more times than I can count. The key is that it’s a wired bandeau-style bra, so the girls are tucked in without any real muffin-top boob action, which always makes the bra fall down. The silhouette doesn’t work for all necklines, but when it does, I definitely recommend this bandeau style. —T.J.
The Best Convertible Bra
Curvy Couture Strapless Sensation Multi-Way Push Up
Sizes: 34DD-44H | Material: Nylon and spandex | Silhouette: Convertible | Clasp: Hook and eye
This is definitely my favorite strapless bra that I’ve tried. Most of them lack support, but the construction on this bra is impressive. The convertible straps are there so you can wear it seven ways depending on the neckline of your outfit, and it has a push-up effect for extra lift. —M.L.
Crop Top or Bra?
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Skims Scoop Longline Bralette
Sizes: XXS-5X | Material: Polyamide and elastane | Silhouette: Longline | Clasp: None
I’m admittedly obsessed with wearing crop tops. They’re like a classic wardrobe staple for me. Sometimes I just want the comfort of a crop top sans bra, but with double-D boobs …that’s a hard ask. This longline bralette has the support of a bra with the fit and style of a crop top that’s molded to your body. It’s what I reach for on lazy days when I still want to appear like I put some effort in. —A.M.W.
The Push-Up Option
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Icon by Victoria’s Secret Smooth Push-Up Demi Bra
Sizes: 32A-44F | Material: Recycled polyamide, polyamide, elastane | Silhouette: Push-up | Clasp: Hook and eye
Wearing push-up bras has never been ideal for anyone with big boobs because it can feel like too much. I’m happy to report I’ve found a classic push-up bra that gives me the slightest lift and feels natural — and without any boob spillage. —A.M.W.
The Minimizer Option
Bali Passion for Comfort Minimizer Underwire Bra
Sizes: 34C–44G | Material: Nylon, polyester, spandex, cotton | Silhouette: Minimizer | Clasp: Hook and eye
When you want it all (smoothing, shaping) and comfort too, this top-reviewed option from Bali is for you. Reviewers love how comfortable and supportive it is and how good it looks under clothes.
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