The “perfect” bra may not exist, but the right bra does. Many women know how painstaking bra hunting can be, but finding the correct bra that stays in place and doesn’t chafe or pinch, and won’t have you spilling out depends on what styles you shop for. Whether you’re working out or wearing a strapless dress to a fancy occasion, there’s a well fitting bra to fit your needs. Check out the most popular bra styles every woman should own here:
1. Sports bra
The sport has evolved tremendously. It used to be for only working out, but now there are some terrific finds on the market that cater to the woman who’s not exercising but still wants to be comfortable under her clothing. The sport is a bra that can make one feel they aren’t wearing a bra at all and due to its wide straps and smooth back with no hooks, sliding into them is convenient. Sports bras are also super cute worn as crop tops with high waisted pants or under overalls.
2. Bralette
The traditional bra may have more structure, but the bralette possesses more style. They’re typically made with lace and sometimes can be worn as a lacy cami under a structured blazer. Bralettes are intricately designed bras with sexy lace or peephole details, but if you’re looking for incredible support, this may not be the bra for you.
3. Pushup bra
The pushup provides a natural lift thanks to the underwire design. It makes a “push up” effect that lends itself to boosting the cleavage for a fuller look underneath shirts, tops, and v-neck dresses. This bra is perfect for low-cut, sexy outfits to enhance what you already have naturally.
4. Strapless bra
Have you wanted to buy or wear a strapless dress or tube top but didn’t have a bra to accompany it? The strapless brassiere is an obvious choice. Some fabulous brands support strapless bras in almost any bra size. The strapless comes in many styles—including the corset-style strapless and the balconette bra, in which the straps can be removed completely via hooks.
5. T-Shirt bra
The t-shirt bra is made of soft molded cups and study straps for the perfect silhouette under t-shirts. Most T-shirt bras’ straps are made super thin so they can also be worn under tanks and rearranged for a racerback effect. Minus the underwire, t-shirt bras are ideal for everyday comfort wear.