For lots of us, the hardest bra to shop for is the strapless one. Some fit too tight, some fit too loose and slide down and some simply (and uncomfortably) just press your boobs down — which is never ideal.
In the year 2023, we can’t keep settling for bad strapless bras. We deserve strapless bras that make us feel secure, confident and supported. According to celebrity stylist Erin Noël, the qualities of a good strapless bra are that it’s “seamless for a smooth look under the garment, and there’s underwire for support and lift, and padding to prevent any peekaboo moments.”
With this in mind, we surfed the web and tapped our fashion insider friends for the best strapless bras to shop right now. From push-up options to sticky backless bras, keep reading to find the strapless bra that will enhance your look.
Best push-up strapless bras
“I love this bra because it’s easy to wear under T-shirts and tank tops, and provides a smooth line,” says Noël, who recommends the Natori Minimal Contour Underwire Strapless Bra. This option is made with soft foam contour cups that are meant to be invisible under clothes while lifting, shaping and supporting your girls. It’s available in sizes 30C to 36DDD.
“I absolutely love the silicone strap at the bottom of the bra to make sure it stays in place and the wide band that also allows for maximum comfort,” shares model and influencer Gess Pugh. “Also obsessed that Curvy Couture makes the bra in a nude that suits Black women!” This bra comes with a long clear strap and a long colored strap for added versatility and is available in sizes 34C to 44H.
The Calvin Klein Naked Glamour Strapless Push-Up Bra is well loved on Amazon, generating nearly 1,500 5-star ratings. If you read some reviews for yourself, you’ll find people shocked at how amazing it is. “The fit is perfect. The bra is comfortable. The shape under clothes is flattering and not weird,” writes one reviewer who is truly obsessed. The bra is available in sizes 30B to 38C in a variety of colors.
With over 15,000 5-star ratings, the Vanity Fair Beauty Back-Smoothing Strapless Bra has earned its spot as an Amazon favorite for sure. Most notably, reviewers with larger busts rave about its fit and support. One reviewer writes, “If you have larger breasts (mine are 40DD) that are saggy and uncooperative, then this bra is for you.” Give this one a go if you’re size 34D to 44DD.
After purchasing the Curvy Kate Luxe Strapless Bra, one reviewer shares, “I wore it for the first time and literally gasped when I put it on!” They add that “it’s the first strapless that I’ve ever owned that actually does its job. It stays up without needing to be tugged every 5 minutes and gives you a nice, smooth display.” Delivering added lift due to vertical seamed, foam-lined cups, this is available in sizes 28D to 40J.
Best versatile strapless bras
Imagine your everyday T-shirt bra but strapless — that’s the Lively The Smooth Strapless. According to Noël, it’s “another great option to wear under T-shirts that you can also wear with any formal dress.” Better yet, reviewers say it’s comfortable and stays in place all day, due to the wide band with boning for added security. The bra is available in sizes 32A to 38DD.
It should come as a surprise to no one that one of our favorite strapless bras is the 24/7 Classic by ThirdLove, which receives high marks for comfort, versatility and a great fit. One reviewer writes, “This is by far the most comfortable strapless bra I have ever worn,” so much so that they wear it every day despite being a size 36DD. The bra features multiway straps (two sets), soft foam cups and a smooth band — available in cups A through I, along with half-cup options, and bands 32 to 48.
What strapless bra does a celebrity stylist keep in their kit? The Wacoal Red Carpet Convertible Strapless Bra is Noël’s favorite. “It’s called the red carpet bra for a reason. It’s convertible and low enough for the lower-cut dresses,” she says. With a near-perfect rating at Nordstrom across 1,500 reviews, the convertible bra features back and side boning, gripper strips inside and light foam padding for support with a no-show look. This is available in sizes 30DD to 44G.
We initially purchased this strapless bra to see what all the Savage X Fenty hype was about, but we would choose it again and again because it’s seriously supportive. It’s made with a high-shine microfiber that’s cool to the touch, along with lightweight molded foam cups. The rose gold hardware and X charm in the center of the bust is an added touch. This is available in sizes 32A to 44DD.
What’s so great about the Aerie Real Good Sunnie Strapless Lightly Lined Bra, you ask? It’s made with the brand’s Real Soft fabric that has 360-degree stretch that’s designed for the comfort, support and movement you want in a T-shirt bra. Reviewers share stories of sporting it everywhere from graduation to prom without hassle. It’s available in sizes 32A to 40D.
“I’ve been searching for the most comfortable strapelss bra for practically my entire life, and I’ve finally found it,” writes one reviewer of the Skims Mesh Strapless Bra. “It’s like it melds to my body like a second skin and still gives me the support I need.” What makes it so comfortable is the power-stretch mesh that’s designed to wick away stretch and is admittedly see-through. It comes in sizes 30A to 44H.
Leave it to Lively to supply us with a bra that perfectly meshes form with function. Not only is the Lace Strapless Bra beautiful enough to layer as part of your outfit, but it’s designed to support your breasts too. According to one reviewer, “This bra is adorable, comfortable and somehow never falls down. It’s the only brand of strapless bras I will ever buy again.” This is available in size 32A to 38DD, with some DDD cup options as well.
If you’re in the market for a strapless bra that’ll fit seamlessly under your tops, consider Cosabella’s Evolution Strapless Bra. Designed to be the only strapless bra you’ll ever need, this is made with sleek and smooth microfiber along with lightly padded molded cups — making it perfect for daily wear. The bra is available in sizes 30B to 36DD/E.
A reviewer calls the Felina Body Luxe Convertible Strapless Underwire Contour Bra “strapless nirvana,” and honestly, we don’t feel the need to say more. This satin-finish bra features hidden underwires for reliable support, along with removable, convertible straps. Most notably, though, are the cups that fit snug on top of your breasts so that the bra doesn’t poke through your top. This bra is available in sizes 32C to 38DD.
We’ve loved Harper Wilde so much since we were introduced to the brand, so we knew it would have an excellent strapless bra option. The Base Strapless Bra is thoughtfully designed with front-adjusting straps, an X-bridge that makes it easy to fold and pack, along with no-slip seams to keep your boobs in place. It’s also made with a super-soft fabric you won’t want to take off. This is available in band sizes 32 to 42 and cup sizes A to F.
Best backless strapless bras
“I love these bras! I wear them, wear them out and buy another one,” writes one reviewer of the Fashion Forms Nubra Ultralite. “They are nice not only for backless clothing but clothing where you don’t want a bra (or bra bulges) to show.” This is available in cup sizes A to DD.
A push-up bra that’s strapless and backless? Yes, please! Sneaky Vaunt’s the Original Push-Up is designed to give you adjustable cleavage, no matter what you’re wearing — for at least 40 wears. Reviewers say it’s sticky and stays put. This is available in cup sizes A to DD.
Maybe you need not one but two sticky bras. If that’s you, grab this two-pack on Amazon that’ll run you less than $25 and features a drawstring closure that can easily enhance your cleavage. This is available in cup sizes A to DD.
The Fashion Forms U-Plunge Backless Strapless Bra is excellent for those deep-cut statement tops and dresses you’re sporting in the summer or on special occasions. It sticks to your body with adhesive cups and wings at your side, and even comes with attachable straps. This is available in cup sizes A to D.
Made out of smooth silicone, this strapless sticky bra is easy to clean and reuse. It has long-lasting adhesive so you don’t have to worry about adjusting throughout the day, and a supportive fit with joined cups. This is available in cup sizes A to DD.