15 best bras to wear with sundresses from size A to DD

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Shopping for sundresses is always fun, especially at the start of the season, but it’s important to consider what kind of bra you’ll be wearing with your new purchase. Sure, you probably already have enough in your underwear arsenal to try on, but specific dresses often require specific bras — and we’re here to help with the search! First? Determine your correct bra size (here’s a handy guide if you are not sure). Then the fun begins!

Whether you’ve just bought a dress that requires a whole new style or bra, or you’re looking to explore new styles, we’re confident that our guide below will help you find the perfect fit. With a perfect fit, we are talking about both the design and the cup size! Yes, we’ve made sure just about every size can find the bra of their dreams, so take a look and find out why we love all of these picks!

Best Strapless Bra: Wacoal red carpet convertible strapless bra

Our highlights:

• Simple, smooth fabric
• Wide band
• Full coverage

Advantages

• Supportive
• Seamless design
• Highly appreciated

cons

• Duration
• Only four colors

This beautiful bra is simple, sleek and a must-have for any wardrobe. If you could only buy one strapless model, this would be the one to invest in! Shoppers say they’re obsessed with the support and haven’t found a bra that meets it.

Best overall bralette: SKIMS Stretch Cotton Triangle Bralette

Our highlights:

• Simple design
• Breathable cotton material
• Nice color options

Advantages

• Adjustable straps
• Comfortable fit
• Regular and large sizes available

cons

We know bralettes aren’t going to give you the most lift and shape, but if you’re wearing a looser dress and want a bra that’s comfortable, get this one! Shoppers love the fit and say it’s definitely the best for casual lounging, too.

Best Bandeau Bralette: On Gossamer Cabana cotton blend strapless bandeau

Our highlights:

• Super stretchy
• Pull on style
• Smoothing fabric

Advantages

• Comfortable
• Form stitching in the center

cons

• Only two colors
• Few reviews

Like the bralette we mentioned above, this one is an ideal option if you’re wearing a dress that’s more casual but don’t want your bra’s straps to show. It’s simple, comfortable and a great addition to your underwear drawer!

Best Full Figured Bra: Elomi Charley Full Figure Underwire Cleavage Bra

Our highlights:

• Incredibly supportive
• Nice floral details
• Plunge cut

Advantages

• Extensive size range available
• Thick straps
• Smooth the sides and back

cons

We had to include a bra in this roundup that goes beyond just a DD cup and can help anyone with a bigger bust! This bra measures up to a JJ cup, which is spectacular – and reviewers are scrutinizing how supportive it is!

Best Balconette Bra: Skarlett blue minx balconette bra

Our highlights:

• Beautiful lace overlay
• Sweetheart neckline
• Feminine style

Advantages

• Smoothing sides
• Half cups
• Some colors on sale

cons

Sweetheart neckline dresses go best with a bra like this! The balconette style has lower profile cups that can be perfectly hidden underneath so you don’t have to worry about it popping out.

Best Front Closure Bra: Glamorise WonderWire® Front Close Underwire Bra

Our highlights:

• Easy-on style
• Nice lace details
• Incredible reviews

Advantages

• Ultra-smooth back
• Thick supportive straps
• Extended size available

cons

You don’t have to worry about putting on your bra when you pick it up! It closes in the front, so it’s practically as easy as a pull-on style – and this bra is super supportive if you have a larger bust.

Best Lace Bra: Natori Feathers Underwired Contour Bra

Our highlights:

• Beautiful lace trim
• Deep V dive
• Super popular style

Advantages

• Smooth, seamless look
• Transparent details
• Some colors on sale

cons

We love lace bras, but sometimes they don’t look so smooth when you wear them a little tighter. However, with this bra you get a touch of lace on the brim that looks totally seamless! This bra also scores extra points for having a plunging V-neckline that is preferred for plunging styles.

Best Wireless Bra: Wacoal Comfort First Wire Free T-Shirt Bra

Our highlights:

• Extra comfortable
• Completely seamless
• Supportive fit

Advantages

• Molded memory foam cups
• Smooth the sides and back

cons

Bralettes are great if you’re comfortable and don’t want underwire, but if you’re looking for a little more lift and shape, reach for this option! It is wireless, but has a more contoured fit due to the shape of the cups.

Best Overall Pushup: b.templed by Wacoal Future Foundation wireless push-up bra

Our highlights:

• Breast augmentation
• Low profile cups
• Strapless style

Advantages

• Attachable straps included
• Smoothing material

cons

Not only did we find a great everyday push-up, we also found one that also happens to be strapless! The padding in the cups gives you lift to accentuate the bust in a beautiful way. This is the type of bra you can always count on for lots of different clothing styles!

Best Ultra Pushup: Victoria’s Secret bombshell push up bra

Our highlights:

• Extra padded cups
• Seriously comfortable
• Good help

Advantages

• Smooth out wide sides
• Stretchy fabric
• Half cups

cons

Shoppers love this bra because it can add two extra cup sizes to your bust – obsessed! It’s great for smaller busts if you’re looking to increase your natural size, but even larger cups swoon over the “va va voom” effect this bra can provide.

Best T-Shirt Bra: Maidenform One Fab Fit Women’s T-Shirt Bra

Our highlights:

• Great for everyday use
• Plenty of color options
• Top seller

Advantages

• Racerback style
• Front closure design
• Translucent lace back

cons

When brands label something as a T-shirt bra, you can assume it’s an everyday style that’s comfortable – which is exactly what this bra is! It may not be a great option for all of your dress styles, but it can give your shape, some lift, and a whole lot of support for casual dresses.

Best Bustier Bra: VIVID low back strapless bra

Our highlights:

• Long fit
• Lifting design
• Smooth back

Advantages

• Silicone grip on the cups
• Corset-style soft boning
• Soft stretch material

cons

With this bra you get extra material under the actual bust which does not give more support, but you can smooth it out for a slimmer look. Plus, it’s easy to hide with low-back dresses!

Best Adjustable Bra: Plusexy multiway bra for women

Our highlights:

• Super versatile
• Very affordable
• Simple everyday design

Advantages

• Straps that can be attached in several ways
• Thick padded cups

cons

You actually get seven bras in one with this style! With all the different ways you can adjust the straps to fit different dresses, you don’t have to add a lot of bras to your collection once you have these ready to go.

Best Low Back Bra: Lunner’s Secret underwire bra with deep V-neckline and low back

Our highlights:

• Simple, clean design
• Extra low back
• Multi way straps

Advantages

• Adjustable
• Plunge neckline
• Affordable

cons

We mentioned a bra that works for low-back dresses, but this one has an even lower profile, which is helpful if you’re going nearly backless! It falls four inches lower than a traditional bra, and it has a plunging neckline if you’re rocking a deep V at the same time.

Best Sticky Bra: Niidor adhesive bra

Our highlights:

• Strong adhesive liner
• cleavage enhancing
• Ultra-smooth invisible design

Advantages

• Reusable
• Completely backless
• Sizes AG available

cons

We want to give a hug to whoever invented the concept of a stick-on bra – they really get the hang of it! Any type of complicated dress that doesn’t fit most bra styles will benefit, and we appreciate the expanded sizes now available.

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