The best bra isn’t necessarily the sexiest, but equally, it might be. It’s not something you’ll wear every day, but at the same time, you could. Do you see where we’re going with this? It’s all about personal preference.
Finding a bra from one of the best lingerie brands is no mean feat – no matter how many reviews you read prior – because in reality, every body is different. The pros of a bra to one person might be cons for another, and so hunting one down that not only fits like a glove but that also induces confidence can seem totally daunting.
Luckily, we’ve curated a full edit of the best bras for your every need. From bras for small boobs to the best bras for big boobs, we’ve got it all. Keep scrolling for more FAQs or click here to skip straight to the reviews and shopping.
Best bras FAQs, answered:
What are the different types of bras?
Most of us tend to have a few good bras to rotate between; a push-up bra when we need a little boost, a strapless bra for off-the-shoulder or bandeau necklines, a sleep bra to (you guessed it) snooze in, a couple of the best shapewear bras for extra contouring, and a sports bra for when we fancy raising our heart rates.
T-shirt bras are probably the most common for everyday wear, but if you’re wearing something backless you’ll definitely need a few of the best sticky bras, backless bras, and/or nipple covers too. Breastfeeding? According to new mums, these nursing bras are game-changing.
More extensively, there are different shape cups and linings to consider too. There are plunge bras, balcony bras/balconette bras, padded bras, unlined bras, half-cup bras/demi bras, full-cup bras, bandeau bras, minimiser bras and front-fasten bras. Whew! Our recommendation? Try as many as possible and decide which one suits your shape best.
How we tested the best bras
We’ve made a conscious effort to get as many people on the GLAMOUR team (of various shapes and sizes) to test the bra styles you’ll see featured in this guide. Combining our own personal reviews with that of other customers – plus calling out pros and cons, as well as other specifications – we’ve managed to narrow our selection down and provide you with 11 styles we genuinely rate. You’re sure to find your new best bra.
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