Find Support With These Uplifting Bras for Large Breasts

Support, smoothing, and lift without any poking underwires? Yes, please. Thanks to Knix's molded cups, you'll feel uplifted all day without any discomfort. Using a lightweight foam for support, the bra holds and lifts without smushing, and the wide wings prevent unwanted bulging near the armpits. The soft fabric doesn't scratch against sensitive skin, and it comes in sizes up to 42E.*

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. 

For gaping button-up shirts, a minimizer bra is the way to go. This one from Thirdlove can reduce your overall bust measurement by up to two inches, and it does it without corset-like crushing. The wide, unlined cups help distribute the volume of your bust more evenly, reducing how far your chest sticks while also ensuring you're not constricted beneath foam padding. This one goes up to a size 44H, and the straps are convertible so you can wear it easily under tank tops.

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 it. 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. 

Busty ladies can wear a bralette without back pain — as 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 6XL. 

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.  

Our site director Maggie P. wished she could rely on a wireless bra to keep her comfortable. "I tried a handful and I was never secure." After seeing very convincing ads for Honeylove, she took the plunge on their Crossover bra, which promised to reduce some of the burden she had become accustomed to. The bonded cradle in the cup is clearly revolutionary because the fit has exceeded her expectations. "There's no sulking, moving, or drooping. And it's soft and smoothing," she says. These bras come with a clip-on back expander, so you don't have to invest in new bras every time your body fluctuates — which is completely normal.

What if you never had to double-up on sports bras again to get the staying power needed for a high-impact workout? Thanks to SHEFIT, you won't. Available in sizes XS to 6XL, this completely adjustable bra will keep everything right where you want it during workouts or days spent hanging around the house. The band and both straps are adjustable and easy to maneuver thanks to the velcro construction, and the wide straps provide lift and support without digging into your shoulders.

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, and it's available in sizes up to 3XL.

Maggie 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.

“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. 

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 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. Understance specializes in bras for large cup sizes, so sizing for this particular style starts at an I cup and goes up to an N cup. They do have styles for smaller sizes, too, though.