
Amanda McMillan, a restaurant general manager in Brooklyn and former “underwire cynic,” likes the bra for its “French-girl-lingerie-under-structured-boxy-menswear look” and how the construction allows for a barely-there fit that doesn’t contort her chest. If you’re set on sheer material, the Cuup Plunge is a favorite among panelists with small and bigger breasts alike. Sizes: 30A–44H | Underwire: Wired | Cup style and coverage: Cups cut with deep V, unlined with sheer or printed mesh (Like Adelson, I like the anti-slip pleated straps, which remind me of ribbons and don’t show beneath clothes.) The molded cups give a just-right rounded shape the foam enhances rather than adds. So I asked the brand to send me one for review, and even though it’s designed as a cross between a T-shirt and a demi, I feel contained - and not like I’m about to pop. And Corsillo gave it a third thumbs-up because it “makes my boobs look equal and perky without overly drawing attention to them.”īecause I’m not small-chested (I’m a 36D), I was a bit worried this bra wouldn’t quite hold me in, on account of those lower-cut cups. She compared it to “a fashion-y demi-bra,” with lower-cut cups than other T-shirt bras she’s tried, but appreciated that “it’s definitely invisible under clothing.” Ro said the bra fits and wears really well. She especially liked how the pleated design helped prevent the straps from slipping off her shoulders. And now there’s a fourth: me.Īdelson tried it as part of her deep dive into the world of start-up bra brands. This ThirdLove T-shirt bra topped our list of the best bras for small breasts, with two Strategist staffers as fans: senior writer Liza Corsillo and writer Lauren Ro, along with former senior writer Karen Iorio Adelson.

Sizes: 32A–44H with half-cups (like A½) | Underwire: Wired | Cup style and coverage: T-shirt-style (slightly demilike cut) with memory foam cups for a light lining Mia Leimkuhler, former Strategist senior manager of audience engagement, used to be a Feathers fan but has now switched to the Flora, which is similar but has thinner cup material. I’ll also note that Natori takes the title of “most mentioned” out of the bra brands I heard about from our panelists. And what makes the Feathers different from many T-shirt styles is the dramatic plunge at the center - yet the molded mesh ensured nothing could pop out. Although you can see the actual cups - as opposed to having them hidden under a layer of lining - I found it to be uplifting, like my breasts were being gently held up. I understand all the love around the bra now. Since crowning it our best bra, I tried out the Feathers for myself when Natori sent it to me for review. Parsons fashion-marketing student Tammy Lee is another devotee, describing how the bra makes “your boobs look natural while being held up.” It’s the top seller for shoppers with A through G cups at New York City’s Bra Tenders, according to store founder Lori Kaplan, who says the lightweight, seamless, deep-plunge bra works under T-shirts “but still has some feminine effects.” Writer Molly Lamoureux calls this bra “the unicorn of undergarments” for its comfort and support. The Feathers took the gold in this guide because it fulfills everything we were looking for: It comes in a range of sizes features lightly lined, contoured cups and has straps that become wider as you move up into larger sizes for more support. The cult favorite turned classic Natori Feathers has been a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale best seller with Strategist readers for years. Sizes: 30A–38DD | Underwire: Wired | Cup style and coverage: T-shirt-style cups with a light lining and molded mesh
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To simplify the process, I asked professional undergarment fitters, lingerie-store owners, and those who have tried tons of styles about their most beloved bras (and I’ve included a couple of my own favorites, too). Since no two boobs are alike (which is why you also need straps that adjust accordingly without digging into your shoulders) and considering all of the above, it’s easy to see why bra shopping can be so challenging. I previously theorized (in our small-bust-specific bra guide) that the best bra is one you don’t have to think about, and the longer I’ve been on the bra beat, the more I’ve come to believe that’s true.

It should separate and support your breasts without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable. It has to disappear under your clothing while not cutting into your chest from any angle.

The bra gets a bad rap because it can be hard to find one that fits, but it’s doing a lot. As our resident underwear expert - I have thought about granny panties much more than anyone should - I’ve come to realize there’s no supporting player quite like the bra.
