The 13 Best Strapless Bras of 2024
When It Comes to Style, What You Wear Under Your Clothing Can Matter Just as Much as Your Clothing Itself. This Couldn’t Be More True of Bras, Since Straps and...
When it comes to style, what you wear under your clothing can matter just as much as your clothing itself. This couldn’t be more true of bras, since straps and materials can easily get in the way and distract from the finished look — which is why we can’t imagine our dresser drawers without a strapless bra. “A strapless bra is meant to support the breasts while you’re wearing strapless clothing or clothing such as tube tops, strapless dresses, and spaghetti strap tops that has unique straps that may show with a traditional bra,” Annette Bourne, a stylist and lingerie fit specialist with over 20 years of experience, tells PEOPLE.
When shopping for a strapless bra, comfort and support is important to consider, however, the fit is the most essential aspect. “A strapless bra should fully encase the breasts and fit snugly enough to stay up without the help of straps,” says Jené Luciani Sena, a bra expert and author of The Bra Book. With this in mind, we decided the only way to find the best strapless bras is to try them on and conduct real-world testing — so that’s exactly what we did.
After testing dozens of styles, we landed on 13 strapless bras that work best for a variety of specifics, including strapless bras for large busts, the most versatile strapless bras, and, for added comfort, wireless strapless bra styles.
Keep reading to learn more about the best strapless bras, according to our tests.
Best Overall
Aerie Real Sunnie Strapless Bra
Aerie
With its snug fit, it works well for long-wear without ever feeling uncomfortable
Full-coverage bra but the material doesn’t feel too thick and noticeable
Supports both small and larger busts
Stayed up during wear, even through a night of dancing
After testing dozens of strapless bra options, the Aerie Real Sunnie Strapless Lightly Lined Bra earned its place as the best overall strapless bra we tested. Not only does this bra comes in a fantastic nude color range, it's designed for everyday wear, thanks to its snug (yet super comfy) fit, lightweight material, and excellent support for small and large busts alike.
Upon wear-testing, we were most impressed by the level of support it provided (especially for larger busts), which can be hard to find in a strapless bra. One tester even wore it out dancing for five hours and was shocked at how well it stayed up, the support it offered, and how comfortable it was throughout the evening (with no obvious sweat stains showing through, either — she described it as "definitely sort of sweat-wicking"). We also loved the removable straps, which add to the overall value and allow for lots of styling potential when we want some strap support. Plus, it holds up in the washing machine without stretching or losing any of its shape or color. Overall, this bra exceeded our expectations in what we can expect in a strapless bra — and the affordable price is just the icing on the cake.
Size Range: 32A-40D | Materials: Recycled nylon, spandex | Features: Removable straps, full coverage
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Runner Up, Best Overall
Spanx Up For Anything Strapless Bra
Spanx
Band is made from ultra-soft material that feels comfortable against the skin
Added grip technology helps keep the bra band in place and prevents any slippage
After hours of wear, we didn’t have to adjust the bra once
Stretches a little with wear, so keep that in mind when looking at sizing
Depending on preference, the extra padding and molding might not be ideal for larger busts
The Spanx Up For Anything Strapless Bra is specifically designed with Spanx SmartGrip technology and With Me tape to keep the bra band in place for long wear. While testing this strapless bra out, we found that both features worked really well and we never had to adjust the bra — even after hours of wearing it. The material was also a standout and helped provide support and comfort without any rubbing or digging. We also love that it has removable straps so you can get lots of wear out of this bra, whether you want it strapless or need a racerback, halter, or one-shoulder style instead.
Depending on preference, the extra padding and molding can be viewed as a downside, especially for larger busts, since it makes breasts look a couple of sizes bigger. We also found that this bra stretched a little with wear, which is important to keep in mind when deciding on size. Ultimately, though, we were super pleased with this option, especially because of its stay-put technology and high-quality feel.
Size Range: 32A-40DD | Materials: Nylon, elastane | Features: Memory foam cups, removable straps, Spanx SmartGrip technology and With Me tape
