For as long as I remember, I’ve had to wear a wired bra. Or at the very least, my preference has been a wired bra. It’s supportive, lifting, and separating. The only problem? It’s just not that comfortable. Yes, I’ve had a handful of underwire bras that I could happily wear all day, but even still, it was such a relief to take it off at night. Though touted for comfort and even breast health, wireless bras just couldn’t hack it for me and my H-cup boobs. These ladies are heavy and need as much support as a floating shelf stuffed to the brim with hardcovered coffee table books.
But then I had a baby and chose to breastfeed, so wireless was my only option. It took a ton of research, money, and trial and error, but I found a brand that worked for me (more on that below) for this stage of my life. Fast forward a year and a half, and even though my nursing journey is basically over, it’s hard to imagine going back to the prison that is the underwire on a daily basis.
Surely the wireless bra game has come a long way in the last decade since I bought a mesh bralette that was the equivalent of using pantyhose as a chest sling (read: not good)…right? Finding out was going to take some testing, so I researched all the “best wireless bra” articles I could find that seemed legitimate, dug up a few other brands on my own, and also tapped into an old faithful, all in the name of finding the best wireless bra on the market for large breasts. Because if MY boobs could give the seal of approval to a wireless bra, trust me…you know it’s likely going to be able to hold up your girls…and then some.
There were some companies that look promising, but they didn’t offer an extended cup size range. Everything tested here checked the box of having G+ sizes, or at least an equivalent in a S-XXL(ish) range. I wore each one for at least a few hours, trying to see how they performed in regular life. There were some good ones, there were some flops (as in floppy boobs), and then, there were a few standouts, including my new all-time favorite.
Each bra has a photo of me wearing it under a standard cotton T-shirt so you can see the shape, how visible it is under clothing, and the lift. I’m also including the image of the product from the manufacturer’s website. I scored each one for shape (does it make me feel rounded, pointy, too widespread, too pushed out, etc.), lift (how high does it bring them up), support (how bouncy or shifty things felt in there), and comfort (self-explanatory). There are also notes on sizing, my overall thoughts, and a final score for each.
While everyone has a preference for how a bra fits and feels, I hope my notes help guide you to at least find a few options to try out for yourself.
Read on for my honest, real-life review of 12 wireless bras best suited (or not) for large (DD+) boobs.
Playtex Women’s 18-Hour Ultimate Lift & Support Wireless Bra
Where to Buy: Amazon | Price: $18
- Shape: 5/10 – A little pointy but lifted
- Lift: 9/10
- Support: 9/10
- Comfort: 6/10
- Sizing: Ordered regular size
Boobie Real Talk: Okay, so…I wasn’t originally going to order this bra for this test, but it’s probably the most traditional wireless bra on this whole list. The OG, so to speak. Plus, it was under $20 so I couldn’t help myself. I was pleasantly surprised by this bra. I mean, is it the sexiest option here? Absolutely not. Full stop. It’s the kind of wireless bra I imagine my grandmother would have worn, but…this thing is supportive. I will say, the straps felt way too short for my petite frame even fully loosened (probably just because of my cup size), which was odd. I’m 5’3” so normally I have the opposite issue. If it weren’t for the straps, I’d wear this thing for everyday running around the house because it keeps the girls UP. The band was a tiny bit scratchy, unlike many of the seamless options I tested, but it was also new and I’m sure will wear to be a bit softer.
Overall Score: 7/10
Best For: Anyone looking for *very* good support, doesn’t mind a sort of Fem-Bot pointy boob factor, and wants to try out the wireless bra game at a low entry cost.
The Comfort Shaping Bra With Adjustable Straps
Where to Buy: Underoutfit | Price: $42
- Shape: 6/10 – A bit tear-drop-like and wide set
- Lift: 3/10
- Support: 4/10
- Comfort: 8/10
- Sizing: Not sold by cup size so I followed the sizing chart to find my size. The band is super soft and stretchy, so maybe consider that when purchasing.
Boobie Real Talk: This is the first bra that showed up after ordering the whole bunch, and when I first put it on, I remember thinking, “Oh, this is soft.” This bra is maybe the softest one I tested. Seamless, stretchy, but maybe a little too stretchy to offer the support I look for. It has sewn-in pads, which I don’t love personally, though thankfully they don’t add too much bulk. If you have a strong nip game, this could be just what you’re looking for as many wireless bras tend to be a bit on the showier side in that arena. I didn’t feel like the straps were wide enough to hold up the goods and they rolled a little bit from the pressure. Aside from that, it’s a very comfortable bra without a ton of lift. Good for lounging, sleeping, traveling, and anything that doesn’t require a lot of action.
Overall Score: 5/10
Best For: Someone who prefers a lighter touch from a bra (nothing overly tight around the rib cage), wants soft, pillowy fabric, needs some padding, and doesn’t need a military-grade lift as I do.
Good To Go Seamless Bra
Where to Buy: Knix | Price: $42
- Shape: 6/10 – Not a ton of side support but gives a nice, rounded shape anyway (but a little droopy)
- Lift: 5/10
- Support: 5/10
- Comfort: 8/10
- Sizing: Follow sizing chart to convert your cup and band size and consider sizing up. My cups felt one size too small.
Boobie Real Talk: There’s a lot to like about this bra (and Knix in general, including the best packaging of the whole lot). The fabric is so nice—just thick and sturdy enough by soft and high quality. I love the color offerings because sometimes you want something other than black or nude, amiright? It comes with removable cups and the adjustable straps have a ton of runway to play with (basically the entire length of the strap can be pulled in tight or loosened). For me though, the sizing just wasn’t right. I like the band to sit flush against my ribcage and it ended up tucked in the underboob. A larger size might help that but might also be too loose around which is where the support comes from. This is a winner for someone in a smaller cup size than me, though.
Overall Score: 6/10
Best For: Anyone up to about a G cup size with a band smaller than 38 (if you have a larger band, the sizing could still work for you, I think!). If you’re looking for a seamless, moderately supportive yet comfortable wireless bra with very adjustable straps that moves with you and can be worn all day with good shaping, you found your match here.
Revolution Bra
Where to Buy: Knix | Price: $58
- Shape: ?/10 – The bra didn’t fit, so it’s hard to tell
- Lift: 7/10
- Support: 6/10
- Comfort: 5/10
- Sizing: Though I ordered the same size as the other Knix bra, it felt like it was two sizes smaller. The band almost didn’t clasp shut and the cups didn’t fit me at all. Size WAY up.
Boobie Real Talk: Well, I wish I could say more about this bra. With a name like the “Revolution” bra and 4.5 stars from 2,300+ reviews, I had high hopes, but the size was completely wrong for me. I also found it to wear very stiff without much give even though the fabric is so buttery soft and beautifully truly seamless. So while it didn’t even remotely fit me, let me still talk about some of the merits: Removable padding is always a plus for me, there’s a decent amount of space to adjust the straps (though even at their longest, they still felt suffocating to me), and the back band has five eyelet hooks which is super generous and a rare luxury not offered by most companies. Considering you fit in it, I’d imagine this would be so nice under your clothes as it’s very smooth.
Overall Score: 6/10
Best For: Anyone after a bra that’s nearly invisible under even the thinnest fabrics and fits more like a bra than a sports bra. Also, hopefully, you don’t mind a stiffer band and straps (for support) and have a high tolerance for ordering multiple sizes (or finding a store) to get the right fit.
Embraceable Full Coverage Wireless Unlined Bra
Where to Buy: Soma | Price: $44
- Shape: 5/10 – Flattens a bit up top and a little pointier than most (not great cleavage)
- Lift: 5/10
- Support: 7/10
- Comfort: 7/10
- Sizing: Ordered my normal American cup size but the band felt a bit snug at the loosest setting and cups felt tight.
Boobie Real Talk: Soma has always been a trusted brand for me. They make a quality product, have great in-store customer service, and a wide selection of extended sizes. I liked this bra, if only the sizing had been a better match for me. The construction is sturdy without being too stiff, there’s great side support so the boobs don’t get too droopy and wide set, and the pronounced center seam gives decent separation. I did wish the straps were more adjustable but this might be why the bra itself has good support. I did my usual bounce test and it was a comfortable shift up and down rather than a ricochet that nearly slaps my chin. The band under the breasts is narrower than most, but I didn’t mind it. If I could size up just a bit, I’d keep this and wear it on the regular.
Overall Score: 6/10 (solid 7/10 if it had fit me better)
Best For: Someone who needs support in both the band and straps without feeling strangled, is okay with a more “utilitarian” look, and prefers a more pushed-in-and-out-from-the-sides silhouette.
The Nellie Simply Wireless Bra
Where to Buy: Kindred Braverly | Price: $45.99
- Shape: 6/10 – Round but wide set
- Lift: 7/10
- Support: 7/10
- Comfort: 8/10
- Sizing: They offer regular, busty, and super busty sizes. The straps get thicker and more supportive the bustier the cups get. Be sure to check the size chart.
Boobie Real Talk: I’m a little biased here. Kindred Braverly has gotten me through so much including pregnancy and breastfeeding. All of my nursing and pumping bras came from them, and I switched from my SUPER supportive wired bras to their Nellie halfway through my pregnancy. I even wrote about it being the best wireless bra I bought back in 2022 on my personal blog. After testing 11 others for this post, I don’t necessarily prefer it as I thought I would, though it’s still a solid contender. I can wear this bra all day: to sit around, to play with my toddler, to go on long walks, to hop in and out of my SUV running errands. I wouldn’t wear this with a nice dress or anything more dressed up mostly because the shaping isn’t as refined as I like with blouses, but it’s great to throw on under T-shirts and even weekend button-downs.
Overall Score: 8/10
Best For: Someone who wants all-day comfort, medium support, and likes the option of removable pads. A fantastic option for anyone in the VERY extended size range like me who thinks a wireless bra is a pipe dream that will never come to pass.
Women’s C Magnifique Full Bust Wireless Bra
Where to Buy: Chantelle | Price: $68
- Shape: 7/10 – Really nice rounded yet supported shape
- Lift: 6/10
- Support: 6/10
- Comfort: 8/10
- Sizing: I ordered up a band size but kept my cup size because I had a feeling it would be too small otherwise based on my experience with this brand.
Boobie Real Talk: True story: I put this bra on and immediately felt good. It made my boobs look great, the fabric was pretty on the outside and silky on the inside, and it wore super light. As in…it didn’t even feel like I was wearing a bra. It’s a bit pricey, and the reviews (on Amazon) seem to be hit or miss, but I really liked this baby off the bat. I will say, as the day went on, it felt like it was getting looser and my lady parts shifted closer together creating a lumpy uni-boob. I had to adjust in the afternoon if I got too aggressive with my movements (or bent over to pick something up). That was a bit of a bummer, but for those first few glorious hours, it was possibly worth it? The band only had two vertical hooks so it didn’t provide AMAZING support, but I also ordered up a size. I think in my standard 38, it would have been better.
Overall Score: 7/10
Best For: Someone who likes the look of a more traditional “pretty” bra, wants silky smoothness against their nips, and likes a round shape. I don’t know that I’d jump to wear this all day again as a busy mom, but I’d don it out on a date night, to brunch with friends, etc. because it does wear nicely under less casual outfits.
Zara Bralette
Where to Buy: Bravissimo | Price: $68
- Shape: 4/10 – Smooshed and spread out all at the same time (but maybe just bought the wrong size)
- Lift: 5/10
- Support: 5/10
- Comfort: 5/10
- Sizing: Ordered regular cup size and band size (I normally buy UK sizes, so be sure to check your American size before ordering).
Boobie Real Talk: I found this bra on so many lists of “best wireless bras” so it had to go on *my* list for this piece to see what all the hype was about. I should have known I wasn’t going to get the support or shaping I need with the word “bralette” in the title. This is exactly what it says it is: a bralette so…my bad? This piece is beautiful, I will say that, but the straps aren’t adjustable and the lift and support I found in other bras just wasn’t there for my size. While the band fit well, the cups felt a bit small. It did hold up my boobs decent, but there was a bit of a squish factor and some spillage out the sides. If I had gone up a cup and maybe down a band size, I think the fit would have been better for me.
Overall Score: 5.5/10
Best For: Anyone without super heavy breasts that are maybe a little perkier than my post-breastfeeding pair and don’t mind that the straps aren’t adjustable. If you’re looking for something to wear that makes you feel good (visually) and you plan on doing no running or jumping, this could be a good pick for you.
Crossover Bra
Where to Buy: Honeylove | Price: $69
- Shape: ?/10 – Didn’t fit, so hard to tell
- Lift: ?/10
- Support: ?/10
- Comfort: ?/10
- Sizing: They offer a quick quiz that walks you through a sizing chart to recommend a size for you. Mine was off, but I think that’s because my cup size just isn’t compatible with their range.
Boobie Real Talk: If the number of ads I’ve been fed is any indication, Facebook and Instagram have wanted me to buy this bra for months. They are relentless with digital advertising, but the models do make the bra look really nice, shapely, and sculpting. Sadly, this bra just didn’t fit me. Makes sense, considering the largest size shown on their charts is a G but sometimes I have blind optimism I can make something work. This is the only bra that had distinct, sturdy side support similar to a wired bra as well as straps that could be unhooked and crisscrossed. The mesh detailing is very pretty and I feel like, if it fits you, this could be a great, sexy bra to wear to get nice cleavage on the kind of outfits that need that without the discomfort or hard pokey wires.
Overall Score: 7.5/10 (this is an estimate based on the details, reviews, and potential if it fits you)
Best For: Anyone willing and able to spend nearly $70 for a “next gen” type bra. It feels like a lot of engineering went into this thing, and it likely performs very well for a smaller cup size.
Soire Confidence Bralette
Where to Buy: Cosabella | Price: $79.75
- Shape: 6/10 – Separated, rounded but a bit flattened on top
- Lift: 4/10
- Support: 6/10
- Comfort: 6/10
- Sizing: They offer “regular”, “curvy”, and “extended” so there’s a nice range to find your size even if you have large cups and a narrow band, or vice versa. (I ordered a “curvy” size.)
Boobie Real Talk: While my scores are pretty middle of the road here, this is actually a nice wireless bra option because it’s the only one that provided distinct separation. Each boob was properly in its own compartment, and while it’s not a cleavage maker, it’s lower cut and more comparable to a plunge style which is good for certain tops and wrap dresses. This bra is mostly double-layer mesh so it’s fairly see-through but it does look good on. It doesn’t really lift that well but does hold things in place, which works well if you have a perkier set.
Overall Score: 5.5/10
Best For: Anyone who likes clear separation and a “hubba hubba” vibe. It’s pricy but seems well made and the size range offers even someone with H+ cups an option, which yes, usually comes at a price.
Never Say Never Curvy Sweetie Bralette
Where to Buy: Cosabella | Price: $79.75
- Shape: 3/10 – Wide set and a little droopy
- Lift: 3/10
- Support: 3/10
- Comfort: 7/10
- Sizing: They offer “regular”, “curvy”, and “extended” so there’s a nice range to find your size even if you have large cups and a narrow band, or vice versa. (I ordered a “curvy” size.)
Boobie Real Talk: This is a lesson in really paying attention to the name of a bra. I made the same mistake here as I did with the Bravissimo. This is a “bralette”…not a bra, and it wears like one. It fits overhead like a sports bra without an adjustable back. While it’s really beautiful and spacious even at my cup size, it just isn’t something I could wear on the reg. There’s just no support. Bounce-city here.
Overall Score: 4/10
Best For: Someone who just wants something really pretty at a large cup size but doesn’t need or desire much lift and support. Could be a great sleeping or lounge-around bra, but at this price point, I’d want more.
Beyond Bra
Where to Buy: Evelyn & Bobbie | Price: $88
- Shape: 8/10 – Rounded and lifted
- Lift: 9/10
- Support: 9/10
- Comfort: 9/10
- Sizing: 6 sizes available that, according to their chart, fits up to a J cup
Boobie Real Talk: I didn’t want to like this bra, mostly because of the price (okay, entirely because of the price, being the most expensive one in the lot). But I gotta tell you…this is the best bra on this list for several reasons: the support is THERE (the lift is on par with a wired bra); the fabric is so smooth and comfortable, the shaping leaves nothing wanting. I mean…it’s a bra for people who want their boobs to look like they’re in a wired bra but, well…they’re in a wireless bra. I’m always one to rip pads out of cups, but even with the cups, it still worked for me (though my preference is always without). Evenditly, the brand has a patent for something called “EB Core” that provides the incomparable lift. Yes, it’s $88 which is very cost-prohibitive, but I’ve spent so much money over the years on such bad bras that I’d gladly just go back in time and put that same money toward something that actually works.
Overall Score: 9/10
Best For: Anyone with a bigger budget looking for the best support, seamless lines, and all-day comfort. Great for a wide range of cup and band sizes, even for very large breasts.
Before signing off, in case it wasn’t clear, this is a truly honest review. There was no payment from any of these brands to be included. My opinions are my own. I’m just one person with a chest trying to help another person with a chest feel good, lifted, supported, and empowered.
Good luck out there, and Godspeed to all you large-breasted warriors out there. It ain’t easy on these bouncy boobie streets.
Your friend in design (and bras), Arlyn
Oh this is such a cool post!!! I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of work that must have went into compiling all of this together – thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, ARLYN!!!! This is amazing!!!!!! The front and side pictures of you wearing the bra are so, so helpful – thank you for doing this!!! 🙂 (I will say – not to detract from the point of the post, but just in case it is helpful – that I recently learned that bra-wires don’t just come in different sizes, but also in different shapes differing from brand to brand (and unfortunately sometimes from bra to bra). I recently went to a really great consultation and now have found a bra (and brand) whose wires fit to my body shape so well that I find these utterly comfortable to wear all day every day. So if you have a good place to go to that might be worth trying out too (I know that bravissimo in the UK does amazing consultations for example and I drove over two hours to get to the little shop in Germany where I had mine which turned out to be absolutely worth… Read more »
Thank you Lisa! It took some work, but it was fun! And I have to say, it seems like the UK really has this bra thing figured out. When I could barely find my bra size at US stores, UK brands became my saving grace. Plus, I prefer their sizing (maybe it’s vanity, but I’d rather be a 38H than a 38K in US sizes ha).
You are a DREAM for researching and sharing. THANK YOU for doing the chore I’ve been putting off for ages. Just placed an order!
I hope you like it! Report back if you remember!
Thank you thank you thank you!! I’d just given up trying to find a comfortable bra like this. You’ve provided both super helpful information and the inspiration to try a few more. Going to place order now—fingers crossed!
Good luck!
Thank you Arlyn!! This may have been an intimidating post to write (and to include pictures on) but you knocked it out of the park. All of us big boobed ladies thank you!
Yeah tbh, I put off taking these photos of myself for like two weeks. I kept telling Jess “I’ll take them today…” and then wouldn’t. But once it was done, it ended up not being such a big deal. I’m glad this is helpful!
Just purchased off this list! Arlyn, you are a dream. Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful post. Just FYI, you named the Evelyn & Bobbie link, “Evelyn & Boobie” – freudian slip! 🙂
HAHA! Just fixed that.
this is a fantastic post!! Thanks for all the wonderful insight!!!
🙂 You’re welcome!
I’m constantly searching for a comfortable wireless bra as I absolutely REFUSE to wear underwire. I clicked on this post intrigued, but with low expectations, as most people define “large breasts” as a C cup. Imagine my delight when I read that you are an H cup just like me!! Thank you for this post! The only one on your list I’ve tried is the Knix Revolution bra and I was also disappointed by the fit.
I agree. When I see a brand say “now in extended sizes!” and it’s like D and DD cups, I’m like…yeah no…try again.
Arlyn, THANK YOU!
You’re very welcome!
Has anyone with larger breasts tried any of the SKIMS products? I needed a good racerback and got suckered into their website…I ordered one, so we’ll see how it is!
I have not! Let us know how it goes!
Thanks so much, Arlyn, I will!
I have. I am a D/DD with a 38 band and the Skims Fits Everybody bra was a disaster. It was the tightest and most uncomfortable bra ever. I even went up 2 sizes and the band still felt like it was suffocating me! I have read reviews online that say the Skims stuff runs very small- that is an understatement! There also is a restocking fee when you make a return which is low-key annoying. I think, generally speaking, when a bra’s sizes come in S, M, L, etc. rather than 32 A, 34 B, 36 C, etc. it’s just not going to work for those of us with larger breasts.
I am/was in the same boat and was surprised to see my favorite wasn’t on the list: the Sugar Candy bra. It started as a nursing bra but they now offer a non-nursing bralette. I am a 34DDD+ and it such a lifesaver! Looks great under tshirts too. Literally the best bra I’ve ever owned in my life. Only downside is it won’t work as well for lower cut tops.
I’m surprised I didn’t come across this brand in my search! Looks great. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl, too.
Thank you, Lauren. I just looked and am going to try Sugar Candy. I love Arlyn’s reviews but most of those brands don’t go down to a 30 band. Sugar Candy’s size chart goes down to a 28 band!
Yeah it’s tough to find a brand that does a smaller band size with a larger cup. When I was quite a bit thinner and was a 34 band size and a G cup, I could only buy online from UK brands because no American store had what I needed.
Ooo, I’m a 30DDD. I’m going to check out Sugar Candy. Thanks!
It’s not wireless but as a 38H the only bra I wear is the Chantelle Lingerie C Magnifique Underwire Minimizer Bra.
Does the Minimizer squish? I always am afraid it’ll give me pancake boob.
I was fitted at a bra shop a 3-4 years ago. This is the bra I bought. As a fellow 38H, this is the only bra I’ve worn since getting fitted. I’ve been very happy with this one. The shop I bought them at, told me a few years ago, they were discontinued. I panicked. But I’ve been able to find through Amazon, in the Chantelle store. Where do you buy them?
No pancake boob for me.
Fantastic review! I appreciate the side pictures of you wearing it. So often the models online are not large-breasted and it’s hard to get an idea of how something will actually fit. Thanks for the thorough research, Arlyn!
I thought it would be helpful to see how well the bras lifted for everyone! These puppies aren’t easy to keep up.
I’ve literally been Googling supportive wireless bras all week so this timing is perfect. Thank you!
Awesome!
Thank you for this! I’m in the same size range and several of these bras have been on my list to try for years. But, as you know, they are expensive! I’ve been wearing Evelyn and Bobbie since the pandemic and while they are probably the best option out there, I’ve noticed that the straps don’t stay adjusted after a while. The ones with hooks support a lot better than the sports bra styles, but I wear both for different occasions. They are super comfortable.
My hero! This is so much work, which is why I am still wearing my wireless nursing bras three plus years later. Seriously, this will save me so much time and has been on my list to tackle. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
One more major tip—get fitted at a nordstrom so you know the correct size. Game changer. Especially for the busty among us.
I got fitted at Nordstrom years ago. If you’re not used to being mostly topless around a stranger, it’s a bit uncomfortable mentally but they’re SUCH professionals and unfazed by anything. My size was far different at the time than I thought. I think I thought I was a 38DDD and ended up being a 34G (at the time…things change). And then they brought me all these bras to try and would help me through understanding what’s a good fit and what’s not. It was great!
I second that! I had a really great experience there a couple of months ago after having a lumpectomy and losing a bit of weight. The fitter brought me lots of things to try and never made me feel like I was abnormal for having two different-sized breasts. She helped me find a couple of styles that made me feel good and didn’t emphasize the two different sizes.
Definitely not the place I thought I’d find this post but THRILLED. And, now that Evelyn and Bobbie have ALL my money, I’ll be locking up my wallet for the rest of the weekend. Thank you, Arlyn!
I have three of the Evelyn and Bobbie, I absolutely adore them. They’re also cut in a way that looks like a tank when I wear an oversized button-down shirt where the button spacing options are show bra or look like an Amish granddad.
I highly recommend this small ethical Canadian brand, I live exclusively in their bras which I often wear as crop tops. Free Label. https://freelabel.com/
I’ve heard of them, but haven’t tried their bras. I like that the bras are not nylon or polyester, because I sometimes I have reactions to them. The sustainable brand I’ve had success with for size is Proclaim, but only the square next bralette has enough support. I really love it, even though it doesn’t have good separation.
https://www.wearproclaim.com/products/square-neck-bralette-top-in-ada-nude
Thanks so much for this excellent research! I always avoid bra shopping because it never works out well for me and I end up wearing the same ratty ones for … a long time. I have a question about the Beyond Bra, the “best” one on the list – in the past I’ve found that the band on similar bras rolls up basically into a thin rubber band around me and feels horrible. Does this one lay flat or does it roll up? THANKS!!
I know exactly what you’re talking about and it did not roll up for me. It lays flat all day.
The honey love bra sucks. I came here specifically to shop for alternatives. The bra has no separation (so it looks like a uni-boob sports bra under clothing), there is no wicking ( by the end of the day the bottom part is soaking wet and my boobs have developed a skin irritation in reaction), it’s pricey, and the straps are really really long and always fall off my shoulders, and there is weird gaping on the side of the cup.
Meghan, you should like you have all the same problems with bras as me. How do we find good separation, coverage on the sides, and breathability to prevent irritation? Falling off the shoulders could be due to needing a smaller band size. I often have that issue, too, because my band is 30, and on bras designed for multiple band sizes (S/M/L), the straps can be too wide set.
Thank you for sharing this!!
Thank you for such a great article! I’ve never considered wireless because I felt they could never offer as much support as a wired bra. You convinced me!
Having spent what seems like billions of dollars in search of the perfect bra, I appreciate all your research. I’m willing to spend the big bucks on a bra if it means I can have it all. Definitely going to try the Evelyn & Bobbie.
WOW, thank you so much for this post. Bra shopping in these ranges is so, so tough and this is amazing info. Question on the beyond bra, does it press the girls together? Their pic here makes it look like it does, another of their pics does not. Maybe I’m a weirdo in this department but I can’t stand having them squished together in an everyday bra, for me it starts feeling sweaty and ::blech:: How does the beyond do in this department this real life?
So, I found that EVERY wireless bra pushed things together after a while. There isn’t really anything like a wire to hold them in place so they do shift. The Evelyn & Bobbie bra wasn’t as bad as some of the others for me but they do touch a little.
I am part of the big titty club, 36F. I’ve been in nursing bras even though I haven’t nursed in a year and a half. Thank you so so much for this post. Will dash off and buy a bra now
BTC unite!
I keep going back and looking at your pictures and honestly I think the Playtex looks good on you. Also the Chantelle and the Beyond. I hate bras and bra shopping but I have the opposite problem I have an A sometimes AA cup and a 38 band-very hard to find.
Try Pepper bras! Some of their bras have those measurements. I love the Modal Wirefree.
yes I discovered Pepper! My dreams came true.
Didn’t Mallory have a suggestion for a great small-sized bra a while back??
Yeah I did like that bra, but the straps were SUPER short on me. To the point I almost couldn’t even put it on. I’m not sure if I got a fluke product because I’m only 5’3″ so I can’t imagine anyone with a longer torso would even be able to wear this. If the straps were longer and more adjustable, it would be awesome for the price!
Thank you so so much. I was at work when my underwire bra failed and the wire was poking me in the side. I decided I was DONE with underwire but I’ve never felt like the support and lift was there without it. This helps me SO MUCH
Hope something here works well for you!
I’ve been wearing Cacique balconettes (42G or H) for 10-15 years but I’m ready to try something new. Thanks for making it easier for me to know where to start!
Thank you for doing the research. I thought I had tried them all. Fingers crossed the Beyond Bra can truly support an US 32I.
Thank you. I have been searching for a new bra since I lost a lot of weight. I am still busty. I tried 2 Knix bras, they were very pretty, but they did not work for me. I went back to my ENELL sports bras. There is separation and support. I do not plop out under the arms or over the cups. They are comfortable. They have a great back. However, they are sports bras and not pretty. I have had Playtex bras previously and liked those, just could not find my size at the local store. After reading the entire post I ordered an Evelyn and Bobbie bra. Thanks for the pictures and the honest reviews.
Thank you for all your efforts here! It’s sooo difficult to find something comfortable!
Best I’ve found is Victoria Secret Wireless for my 34DD. They have (or used to have 34DDD) too. A little too perky for todays styles, but super comfy, great shape, great price, great cleavage, and single straps. v secret has a few options, it’s this one: https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/bras-catalog/5000000051?choice=3XY0&genericId=11205769&limit=45&resultPosition=9&searchBrand=vs&searchedFor=Wireless%20bras
I’ve also bought so many bras in search for a good fit. I’m a 30DDD, and it’s so hard to find brands that have small band sizes, along with big cups. I have the Cosabella Soire, and I love the fit, but there’s a ring on the straps that can start to hurt the top of your shoulders. I have some other Cosabella Never Say Never bralettes, but I often forget I have them, and they are lace, so not smoothly under tees. I’ve also tried other styles from Chantelle, and they truly make amazing bras. I like that Nordstrom has them, and I’m sometimes lucky enough to try on in person. But some of the best styles don’t come in a 30 band. I can go up to 32, but then I’m putting it in the last hook, so I’ll have no where to go when it starts to stretch out. The Beyond Bra looks like a great option. I particularly like that it seems to have good side coverage. I have wide set breasts, and often larger size add more fabric to the cleavage, and I need it at the sides. I’m about to go to Hawaii, and… Read more »
Check Chantelle’s US e-store, they have lots of bras in 30F (that’s their DDD) https://us.chantelle.com/bras.html?chtl_size%5B%5D=543&price=
Thanks, Kj. At the time when I tried on the Chantelle bra at Nordstrom, I went immediately home, and looked up their website. Unfortunately, the style I liked didn’t come in 30F. I do need to remember to check back there from time to time.
I am not big chested (just a C cup) and I do love Knix—both the Catalyst sports bras and the WingWoman regular bra. After nursing three kids and then the pandemic, there’s no way I was ever going to wear an underwire again, and these really supported me as well as an underwire without the discomfort. I thought my nursing bras were pretty supportive but it turns out they were not! 😆 Hope that’s helpful for anyone else out there!
Excellent and helpful post – thank you! What about bras for large close-set boobs? All but maybe one of the featured bras have high middles (between the cups), which means the bra cannot lay flat to provide support and separation but instead rides inches off the body causing uniboob. Most “plunge” styles are too delicate for large cup sizes (wimpy bands, thin straps, too lacy).
Arlyn doing the lords work! I too gave up wire bras while nursing and was not in a rush to get back to it! Came here to say that I am also an Evelyn and Bobbie convert. Yes they are expensive. Yes they are worth it! Their Defy and Evelyn bra are my favorite bras I’ve found in a loooong time. As a 36F they lift, smooth, and offer the support I need.
This is so so helpful! I really love hearing from someone else who wears an actual larger cup size like I do. Thank you, Arlyn!
Have been looking for a comfortable wireless bra for ages. I’ve settled on the underoutfit for comfort though they don’t fit perfectly. Can’t wait to try some of these. Thank you for doing this tedious chore for us!
Trying the Beyond Bra. Thank you, Arlyn! I’ve avoided bra shopping, but the ones I have are falling apart. We appreciate your service! 😊
Godspeed to all you large-breasted warriors out there. It ain’t easy on these bouncy boobie streets.