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With picks from Spanx, Aerie, Pepper and more.
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“You really can’t expect [a strapless bra] to behave like a bra with straps.”
We conducted extensivetestingto determine which strapless bras are actually worth your money.
It also comes with removable straps that can be worn vertically or crisscrossed to adapt to different garments.
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Lightly lined balconette cups provide shaping without being too structured.
The bra also comes with removable straps, making it convertible to suit tons of different outfits.
It fits true to size, comes in various nude shades, and feels like a high-quality garment.
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We like that the thick band stays put, ensuring your breasts are lifted and secured in place.
The silicone-line band helps keep it in place, but we noticed slight shifting throughout the day.
The cups eliminate almost all cleavage and provide complete nipple coverage.
This strapless bra also has a cushioned underwire for extra reinforcement.
It has a wide band, super full-coverage cups, and a sweetheart neckline.
The cups are pretty thick and dense, but they contour nicely to the natural shape of your breasts.
It looks great underneath clothes, especially tops and dresses with low necklines.
The cups showcase cleavage while still offering total nipple coverage.
The design is not only chic and feminine but functional too.
Just wash it carefully and let it air dry to prevent the lace from fraying.
This one is all of those thingsplus, it has a flirty design with delicate lace.
The rounded cups come up high enough that you won’t have to worry about a nip slip.
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Meanwhile, the underwire offers support, and the attachable straps add extra versatility.
The Cosabella Forte Bra has a lacey design with scalloped edges and smooth cups.
We love that it comes in neutral shades as well as several fun colors.
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As for the fit, we’re impressed by how secure it is.
The wide, grippy band is supportive and remains in place for hours.
But we struggled with it slipping down and shifting around as the hours wore on.
Also, the cups create a pointy shape that looks kind of odd under clothing.
According to Sena, ensuring you have the right fit and choosing abra that grips your skincan be helpful.
In the absence of silicone, boob tape can work.
“Larger breasts can be challenging when it comes to strapless,” says Sena.
Meanwhile, if the band is so tight it’s painful, it’s too small.
The cups should cover your breasts completely, save for intended cleavage.
If you’re coming out at the top or getting side boob, the cups are too small.
It’s a well-known fact that sizes aren’t always the same across brands.
Campello recommends measuring yourself and using those numbers to follow the brand’s size chart.
“Your best fit is always going to be your true size.”
She received a bachelor’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Catherine Huftonis a London-based lifestyle journalist and has been a contributing writer and editor for Byrdie since 2022.
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