Sometime in the past few years, I ditched bras in favor of the best bralettes. Bye bye to underwire bras that dig into the ribcage and thick padding that acts like a bouncer outside Club Boob; bonjour to wireless bralettes, which keep my bust in place while prioritizing comfort above all. Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs. I own more than 15 bralettes (and have tested far more as Glamour’s shopping editor). Below, find my standout picks for bralettes for women, broken down by type.
Our top bralette picks
Comfy and supportive bralettes for everyday wear
These are the bralettes I pull on most days. True & Co.’s triangle bralette is pretty perfect—it’s silky-soft, doesn’t show through T-shirts, and has removable cups and convertible straps that let me switch it into a racerback I can wear under tricky tank tops. When I want more of a plunge, I like Bombas’s triangle bralette, which is made from strong, stretchy fabric that feels soft but thick enough to provide nipple coverage. I also love Aerie’s lounging styles, like this longline lace option that’s comfy but pretty enough to peek out of tops. And on weekends, Calvin Klein’s classic scoopneck, racerback bralette is a favorite, dating back to high school—it’s an easy pullover, has a wide band for support, and an unlined design that feels natural (hey, sometimes a molded cup is just too much).