10 Best Bras for Comfort and Support

Band sizes: 30–38 | Cup sizes: B–G | Colors: 23 options | Style notes: Underwire, adjustable straps, hook-eye closure, demi padding

This Natori style earned the top spot in both our Lab and consumer tests; those with both small and large cup sizes rated it the most comfortable bra of the bunch. On top of that, it proved to be durable in our Lab testing: It washed well and retained its shape even after we stretched it out. In fact, it's the bra our experts have preferred to wear for years, even after trying dozens of styles on the market.

✔️ It's a traditional bra available in cup sizes B–G that's ideal for everyday wear, thanks to its foam cups, supportive underwire, adjustable straps and hook-eye closure. It has plenty of coverage throughout, yet remains invisible under most clothing, though a few testers shared that the lace straps were noticeable under some tops. It also comes in a variety of colors — including neutral shades and vibrant hues — and a wide range of cup sizes.

✔️ Users loved the smooth fabric and said it fit well, felt supportive, didn’t shift and was easy to put on and take off. All of our testers reported that this bra ran true to size, appreciating that it was easy to find a proper fit. "The inside of the bra is super smooth and feels good on my skin," said one tester with a 34B bra size. "I could wear it under any thin T-shirt, and it didn’t show through.”

✔️ It received impressively high comfort scores among testers with both small and large breasts. One GH analyst with a 36C bra size (who has tested hundreds of bras for Good Housekeeping) said, “I barely noticed I was wearing a bra because nothing dug into me and it stayed in place: straps, band and all." She still finds this to be true after wearing the bra for years. Similarly, a 34DD bra size reviewer told us, “It was perfect in every way! It felt invisible, but did its job perfectly.”

Band sizes: 32–42 | Cup sizes: A–DD | Colors: 13 options | Style notes: Underwire, convertible racerback straps, lightly padded, demi style

At just around $20, this affordable Maidenform bra outperformed other styles that were quadruple its price. It received perfect scores from testers for comfort, support and fit. This bra is labeled as a demi style, but it offers more coverage up top than most other demi style bras we tested.

✔️ The convertible straps offer natural-looking, comfortable lift — it's easy to wear this bra as a racerback for extra support. The cups are lightly padded which also adds some lift and prevents gaping, but we found it's not too bulky. "It's a great everyday bra; It's a bra that I don't have to think about while I'm wearing it," said one 34B-bra-size tester. "It doesn't gap anywhere, and it looks seamless under clothing. I also crossed the straps in the back to wear with a racerback top, which is a nice feature."

✔️ This bra starts at just $20, but isn't cheaply made. The material is both super smooth and durable, acing our Lab stretch recovery tests. Just be sure to hand-wash this bra carefully for best results, as it shrunk a bit when we machine-laundered it.

✔️ This bra was one of the few styles to receive a perfect overall performance score from testers, earning top marks in fit, comfort, support, staying in place and ease of putting on/taking off. Testers with both A and D cup sizes found this bra to fit well, feel comfortable and offer ample support up top. A 36D tester reported that it was "definitely sufficiently supportive," loving that the "underwire and lightly lined cups held everything in place." A 34A bra size tester said, "I have a small cup size and I felt like there were no gaps or overflows. It felt just right."

Band sizes: 32–44 | Cup sizes: A–H, including half cup sizes | Colors: 15 options | Style notes: Underwire, adjustable pleated straps, hook-eye closure, thin memory foam cups

ThirdLove is one of the most searched-for bra brands online, thanks in part to its inclusive features that help you find the perfect fit. First, you take a quiz to help you pick out the right style and size, then you get free shipping and a generous 60-day return period to make sure you love it.

✔️ The brand is also unique in the wide range of sizes it offers. This popular style goes up to a 44 band size and comes in half-cup sizes for anyone who's in between. The website shows the bras on several models so you can see how it fits different body types.

✔️ This T-shirt bra is intended for everyday wear with its underwire for lift, foam cups to shape and pleated straps to prevent slippage on shoulders. Plus, it held up well to washing in the Lab, though it didn't fully regain its shape after we stretched it out. Giving it a nearly perfect score across the board, one 40A-bra-size tester said, "It's comfortable, has nice features (like the stretchy straps) and lays smoothly under clothing." Although she gave it lower marks for support, a tester with a 34DD bra size said, the straps "stayed in place and were super comfortable."

✔️ Testers liked how soft and comfortable the materials felt, and those with smaller cup sizes especially liked the fit and shaping benefits without the use of too much padding. It features smoothing panels on the side, so it stays hidden under fitted tops. One tester with a 34A bra size said, "I love how soft this bra is which feels great on the skin!" She said it was unlike any other bra material she'd tried before. "This was a great basic bra that felt very comfortable," reported a tester with a 32C bra size. "I could easily wear it with almost any outfit, and it didn't dig into any weird places on my body."

Band sizes: 28–38 | Cup sizes: B–HH (UK sizing; equivalent to B–L in US sizing) | Colors: 15 options | Style notes: Underwire, adjustable straps, hook-eye closure, lightly lined

Finding a good bra can be especially difficult if you have a larger cup size, but this fashionable yet functional style from Freya may end your shopping struggles.

✔️ It goes up to a UK cup size HH (which is equivalent to a US cup size L) and it performed exceptionally well in our tests. It was durable in our Lab’s evaluations without any issues to report, and our tester panel loved wearing it.

✔️ The thoughtful design offers support yet still works with most clothing because the cut isn't too high and the straps aren't too wide. It's adjustable and has an underwire for good separation, plus soft cups for a rounded shape. Although our testers found it to fit nicely, some online reviewers shared that it runs on the smaller side, so be sure to review the size chart before buying, especially since it's offered in UK cup sizing.

✔️ Our testers for this style ranged from cup sizes D through G, and they said it was comfortable, fit well, felt supportive and looked great. A tester with a 34G bra size said, "The bra was very supportive and held everything perfectly in place." She especially appreciated that "it fit just right and it is hard to find a bra like that for me." One 36D-bra-size wearer loved that “it was functional without looking like a granny bra," and a 36DD-bra-size tester agreed, saying, "I love the design of the bra — feminine, flirty and cute." Besides appreciating its style, another tester with a 34G bra size noted, "I love the support, too."

Band sizes: 30–42 | Cup sizes: AA–B | Colors: 5 options | Style notes: Underwire, contoured cups, mesh overlay, adjustable straps

Pepper designs its bras specifically for AA-, A- and B-cup wearers, unlike other bra designs that may just be scaled down to fit smaller cup sizes.

✔️ This bra is specifically designed to prevent gaping for a smooth fit under clothes — and testers reported that the brand succeeds, praising its great fit on smaller chests. The cups are lightly lined for modest coverage and shaping without excess material. Because many people with smaller chests are forced to wear bras not properly designed for them, many testers were unsure of their proper size and had to try a few to find their best fit.

✔️ Pepper bras did decently well in Lab tests, but some testers reported durability issues. The bras stayed in great condition after stretch recovery tests and after laundering them five times, but some testers noted some fraying and even torn straps. We also tested the brand's wire-free bra and T-shirt bra, and both were popular among testers with smaller chests too.

✔️All our A- and AA-cup testers appreciated how well the cups fit. "I would recommend to women who have tiny boobs," reported one tester with a 34A bra size. "There were no empty gaps with this bra." Also praising its fit, one tester with a 32B bra size shared, "I loved that there was no gaping between my skin and the bra and that the fabric of the cups was super smooth so that it laid flat under T-shirts and under other clothing." They also liked how comfortable the fabric felt and that there wasn't too much padding. One 32A-bra-size tester even said, "It gave me cleavage, which many bras don't!"

Sizes: S–3XL (covers sizes 36B–46C) | Colors: 15 options | Style notes: Wireless, adjustable straps, hook-eye closure, foam-lined cups, extra coverage side panels

This bra outperformed dozens of other wireless bra styles, earning high ratings in every area of our consumer evaluations. It has a band for support instead of an underwire and its adjustable straps and hook-eye closure in the back allow for a custom fit.

✔️ The fabric is stretchy so it moves with you like a second skin. It also has smoothing panels for side support and to eliminate bulges. It was a tester favorite with one tester with a 46C bra size saying, "It's the most comfortable bra I've ever worn," and she reported that she even ordered more colors after testing. Testers also noted how soft the fabric felt, with some saying they forgot they were even wearing a bra.

✔️ It's available in a great size range, but has a confusing sizing system. Unlike most bras where you shop by the band and cup size, this one ranges from small to 3X and has a size guide to follow when you buy. It's designed for band sizes 34 through 46 — which is a wider range than most styles, though it only specifies cup sizes B to DD in its size chart. And while it offers great shaping benefits with some built-in padding, it doesn't separate as well as underwire bras.

✔️ Testers were especially impressed with its supportive fit for a wireless bra. Reviewers on our panel unanimously said it fit well, felt comfortable, stayed in place and looked great under clothing. Even though it's wireless, a tester said that it "provided more support than a typical wireless bra." One tester added, "I wear 34DD and it is hard to easily find bras that fit well and have wide shoulder bands — This bra is excellent in that aspect."

Band sizes: 30–44 | Cup sizes: A–H | Colors: 22 options | Style notes: Underwire, adjustable straps, hook-eye closure, unlined

An unlined bra is for anyone who prefers to avoid padding in the cups, regardless of bra size. This style is especially popular in the mesh fabrication featured here, but is also available in modal, which offers more nipple coverage.

✔️ This lightweight bra has the separation and support of an underwire bra with mesh fabric in the cup area. It also has a flattering plunge neckline for a sexy silhouette. Loving its "lingerie-like look," one tester with a 34D bra size said, "This is the sexiest bra I own and I feel super confident when I wear it." Because of the see-through material, nipples can be slightly visible.

✔️ The straps stood out because they stayed put. They lie flat without slipping and are the ideal width to be supportive yet discreet. The mesh material is surprisingly substantial yet soft to comfortably hold your breasts in place. A 36G-bra-size wearer said, "The fabric is smooth and doesn’t get stuck under clothing. I was happy that the straps stayed in place without slipping all day."

✔️ Both testers with smaller and larger chests liked this bra. A tester with a 34A bra size told us, "I am shocked with how comfortable this wired bra was to wear all day long. Nothing poked or prodded my skin, and it did not feel tight and compacted."

Band sizes: 30–44 | Cup sizes: B–H | Colors: 5 options | Style notes: Underwire, removable convertible straps, hook-eye closure, light padding, non-slip binding around band

This bra proves you don’t have to sacrifice support to go strapless. In fact, it had higher scores from our testers than many of the non-strapless styles we analyzed.

✔️ It uses silicone strips along the top of the cup and on the band that help it stay in place as you move, and it features wide side panels with boning for more stability and smoothing benefits. Our panel unanimously said it stayed in place all day. Our testers said the bra was comfortable, but a few online reviewers noted that although the bra stayed put, the silicone strips and boning dug in.

✔️ It held up well in our Lab tests without shrinking or stretching out. It also comes with removable straps so you can wear it as a traditional bra, halter, criss-cross or one-shoulder style. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors and a wide range of band and cup sizes.

✔️ Testers with larger cup sizes reported it fit well with no spillage or gaping in the cups, and they said it looked great with their outfits. "I’ve always thought strapless bras had to be compressive or tight in order to stay on your body, but this bra proves that comfortable strapless bras DO exist," reported one satisfied tester with a 34D bra size. After wearing it to a wedding, a tester with a 34C bra size told us, "I wasn't pulling it up all day like I normally do with strapless bras." A tester with a 40DDD bra size agreed, adding, "It stayed in place and gave great support."

Sizes: XS–6XL (suitable for cup sizes A-DDD and band sizes 30–50) | Colors: 13 options | Style notes: Wireless, non-adjustable straps, pull-on, no padding

Testers were obsessed with the luxuriously soft feel of this Harper Wilde bralette with a flattering V-neckline and gave it high scores across the board, especially for comfort and fit.

✔️ This bra has a soft yet smooth feel without foam, wires or cups. It has a thick bottom band to offer decent support, though not as much as a traditional underwire or a contoured wire-free bra. We love that this style is available up to a 6XL, which the brand says is suitable for up to a 50DDD.

✔️ While many bralettes we tested stretched out substantially in our Lab testing, this bralette proved to be durable. It received a perfect score in our stretch recovery test, returning to its original shape. It also barely shrunk after being machine washed on the gentle cycle and hung up to dry.

✔️ Testers reported this bra was so comfortable they forgot they were wearing it. A tester with a 32DD bra size found this bra offered enough support for all-day wear; she even said, "I usually take bras off as soon as I’m home, but I wore this to sleep; it was so comfortable." A tester with a 36C bra size said, "Many [bralettes] often lose shape or support over time, but this bra felt significantly more supportive while being just as soft and comfortable as other bralettes." Though some testers said it was only somewhat supportive.

Band sizes: 32–44 | Cup sizes: A–DDD | Colors: 16 options | Style notes: Underwire, padded, push-up cups, adjustable and convertible straps

Create sexy cleavage and lift with this top-tested push-up bra from Victoria's Secret. The adjustable straps convert to a racerback design for even more lift.

✔️ It features extra padding on the sides of the cup to create natural-looking cleavage while still being comfortable to wear. One tester with a 34DD bra size said, "It was as supportive as the bras I already have with a little more oomph from the padding."

✔️ This bra has smoothing sides for added comfort, but it stretched out a bit in Lab tests. The convertible straps allow you to wear it as a racerback for even more cleavage. We appreciate that this bra is made with recycled polyamide and recycled polyester, making it a more sustainable purchase. "Straps are also comfortable, and I liked that the bra hid the bulge on my back," noted a 38C tester. "I liked how comfortable it was and that I was not aware that I was wearing it (which is a big plus for me)." We washed this bra five times in the Lab and noticed minimal changes in appearance, though the brand recommends handwashing this style for best results over time. In our stretch recovery tests, the bottom band did stretch out a bit.

✔️ Even those who thought they wouldn't like a push-up bra were blown away by the comfortable feel and supportive fit of this style. One tester with a 34DD bra size said, "I always thought a push-up was for those with smaller breasts, but I think that this could also benefit those with bigger breasts that need a little lift without making them look even larger." Another tester with a 32D bra size reported that this bra is "definitely an effective pushup bra." There is a decorative "V" between the cups that some testers could have done without.