Find Support With These Uplifting Bras for Large Busts

Everyone needs a bra that doesn’t show under their favorite light T-shirt. Not only do the cups on this bra smooth, but they offer support without being overly padded. There are no seams on the band, which help prevent digging or bunching around your midsection, and it means that the band disappears under clothing. At Thirdlove, sizes go up to 44H, and you can even get half-size cups if you find you’re between two. 

If your breasts hold most of their volume at the bottom, then a balconette bra may fit you really well. The straps tend to sit further apart than a plunge- or scoop-style bra, which offers more lift from the bottom rather than pushing your breasts together. Cuup offers bras up to size 44H. 

By now, you’ve probably come to realize that clothing sizes are a sham. Unfortunately, the same can be said for bra sizes sometimes. And that shouldn’t surprise you. A bra is the clothing item you’ll get most intimate with. There’s no flexibility in how it should fit — there should be constant 360-degree contact, and if there isn’t, it’s not your bra. If you have a hard time finding a bra that properly clings to your contours, you might want to consider custom sizing. DOUBL produces made-to-measure bras that you order directly from your phone — meaning no awkward fitting room interactions. Using the 3D body rendering created from videos you take, DOUBL will make a design specifically for you. No fit quizzes or measuring tapes required.

If you want a basic, no-brainer bra that maintains shape, look to EBY. The brand’s comfortable, wireless options are size inclusive and don’t slack when it comes to support. We’re partial to this bra because it lives up to its name — “relief” is what you’ll feel when you hook this behind your back, knowing you have reinforcement from all angles. Think of it as a gentle hug for your torso.

The best kind of bra is the one you forget you’re wearing. Thanks to the breathable mesh this bra is made from, it conforms to the shape of your chest rather than smashing your boobs into a cup. There are no seams on the cups, so they won’t show under clothing. The band size does go up to a 44, but the largest cup size offered is a 40F. Band sizes 42 and 44 stop at a DD cup. 

“Minimizer” doesn’t exactly sound comfortable, but we assure you that this isn’t going to suffocate you. If you have a shirt or dress that requires a more condensed chest, this bra works to gently flatten your chest by about an inch, giving you a bit more leeway in certain shirts. This style is available up to a size 40G. 

If you’re sick of underwires poking and prodding you on a daily basis, it may be time to make the switch to a wireless bra. We know, wires offer a lot of support, but bra makers have stepped up their game to create wire-free lift and hold without having to use pounds of foam to create firmly shaped cups. This bra from Knix uses molded cups to hold and lift your boobs without smushing them, and it has extra-wide sides that’ll support more weight, and it goes up to a size 42H.

Busty ladies can wear bralettes without back pain — so long as it’s the right kind. Specifically made for those who are well-endowed in the chest department, Harper Wilde bralettes are soft and delicate without compromising on support. A wide band keeps you in place, while the soft modal fabric seemingly melts into your skin. It’s available in sizes up to 4XL. 

Wider sides and smoothing cups on this bra keep it from showing under shirts, and it’s meant to take about an inch off your bust line if that’s what you need. Reviewers say it’s comfortable and some even mentioned it’s their favorite bra. “The light padding molds perfectly to my shape, I feel extremely lifted where I should be, and the weight that is lifted is…incredible,” one reviewer says. “Most comfortable thing I’ve ever owned.”

Most balconette-style bras have mesh cups, which can sometimes lack support and shape. Slight padding in this balconette style smooths and lifts without feeling like overkill, and the thicker straps are padded so they don’t dig into your shoulders. 

Yes, it’s possible to feel like you aren’t wearing a bra while having one on. Reviewers rave about the fact that this bralette is both supportive and comfortable, some even say that they’ll wear this bra forever and never put an underwire on ever again.  

What if you never had to double-up on sports bras again to get the staying power needed for a high-impact workout? Tested by the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth, PerfectDD’s Hunter Bra reduces breast movement by 83 percent during workouts. Both the straps and band are adjustable, and the back clasp is magnetic, so you don’t have to fiddle with multiple hooks.

If this review doesn’t convince you, “I never thought I could wear a wireless bra and feel support until I tried E&B. Wow, these bras are amazing. I also feel the girls look better than ever before,” then maybe one of the other 3,000 will. Made from a stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric, this is a great bra for daily wear.

Bras for larger chests have a reputation for being frumpy and bland, but Understance is on a mission to make them sexy. This smoothing bra has criss-cross detailing at the front and mesh overlay on the cups, making it feel more like delicate yet mature lingerie, but the underwire and molded shape keep you in place, too. 

Our deputy editor Maggie P. has tried on many bras that claim to feel like nothing, and she’s usually disappointed. When this one arrived in the mail, she was prepared for another let-down, but that’s the opposite of what she got. Cuup’s Scoop bra uplifts in more ways than one. It’ll keep you secure without suffocating you, and the modal fabric feels like a soft T-shirt on your torso. It’s the only bra she wears now.