The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large Breasts

Sizes: XS–XL (equivalent to 28DD–40H) and extended sizes 1X–3X (equivalent to 36DD–40DD with some F-cup options) | Material: Lace (nylon and elastane) | Cut, cup style, and coverage: V-neck with mesh lining and no cups | Straps and clasps: Standard, adjustable straps and no back clasps

I’ve been wearing the best-selling Never Say Never almost weekly since June. It comes in a range of band- and cup-size combinations, along with variations called petite (which has shorter straps, shallower cups, and a thinner band), ultra (for those with larger cup sizes and smaller band sizes), curvy (for cup sizes DD and larger), and beauty (for those with larger band sizes and smaller cup sizes). Since I’m a 36D, I went with a medium “curvy,” which, according to the size chart, should fit those between a 34DD and a 36F. It’s designed to show some cleavage while still providing enough coverage — I never felt like I was spilling out from the top. There are no cups in this bra, but it gives me plenty of lift, and because the wider band makes it something of a longline bra, it’s also smoothing underneath my breasts. The front is made from lace, with a mesh lining that means you don’t have to worry about your nipples showing through. The scalloped lace edges sometimes roll under when I pull the bra over my head, but it’s easy enough to straighten out. And while this bra is pricier at $80 (with the brighter hues the most likely to go on sale), it’s the best-fitting, best-looking wireless bra I’ve tried. 

Sizes: 36B–50DD (with some F-, G-, H-cup sizes) | Material: Nylon and spandex | Cut, cup style, and coverage: V-neck, with a light lining and no cups | Straps and clasps: Standard, adjustable straps and a crossover back with no clasps

Lane Bryant — specifically, its intimates line, Cacique — has a following that includes blogger Sarah Chiwaya of Curvily, freelance writer Liz Black (who says she’s “practically been living” in the company’s styles), and food editor Alyse Whitney. Whitney, who wears a size 44DDD, used to boycott bras at home until she found Cacique’s Lightly Lined Lounge Bra. Its molded cups, thicker band, and supportive straps giver her a lift that isn’t as in your face as push-up bra. Whitney also likes that the straps can adjust easily in the front, so you don’t have to awkwardly reach around your shoulders to get them just right.

Sizes: XS–3XL (equivalent to cups A–D) and 1+ – 3+ (equivalent to cups DD–F) | Material: Recycled nylon and elastane yarns | Cut, cup style, and coverage:  Scoop neck with a wider band for underboob support and no cups | Straps and clasps: Thinner or wider adjustable straps (depending on the size) and back clasps (hook-and-eye closure)

Since I last updated this guide, Parade’s Dream Fit version of its Scoop Bralette was discontinued and rebranded as the Re:Play (it’s the same bra, just a new name). Sewn from the brand’s signature Re:Play fabric, the bra is made from recycled manufacturing scraps (the brand doesn’t specifically say what sort on its sustainability page, but I found out through Target’s listing that these are nylon and elastane). Even after a year of wearing it almost weekly, the ultrastretchy material hasn’t lost its shape. A stripe of mesh in the back makes the bra breathable, while the band — which isn’t as wide as the longline cuts on this list — provides most of the support. To make sure you’re getting the right fit, double-check the size chart. Parade offers the bralette in XS to 3XL for cup sizes A through D and 0+ through 3+ sizes for those who are a DD and up to an F. The “plus” version is made with a higher gore (meaning the scoop sits higher on the chest), wider straps, and an extra hook-and-eye clasp in the back (three hooks rather than the two on the “standard” version).

Parade’s bra deserves the title of “best scoop-neck” for all of the reasons above, but another well-reviewed bra I’d be remiss not to mention is the Skims Fits Everybody Scoop Bralette. Strategist beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton describes it as “superspecial, incredibly supportive, and great for loafing around the house.” And Casey Brown, the blogger behind StreetsBeatsEats, notes that while the straps are on the narrower side, the underbust band sits flat against the chest without rolling up (or down). Skims also offers one of the widest size ranges I’ve seen, from XXS to 4X, with a number of skin-tone shades. The brand also offers a similar fit in cotton. At full-price, the Skims bra costs about the same as Parade’s, and it sometimes goes on sale at Nordstrom.

Sizes: XS–4XL (equivalent to 30A—50C) | Material: Cotton, modal, and spandex | Cut, cup style, and coverage: V-neck, slightly longline, and lined with no cups | Straps and clasps: Adjustable straps and no back clasps

I tried out a few of Harper Wilde’s best sellers, including the Bliss Triangle Bralette, Bliss Bralette, and Cloud Cotton Triangle Bralette, and out of the three, the Cloud Cotton Triangle is the best one. It’s just so comfortable. I could fall asleep in it, which is probably the highest compliment I can pay to a bra. The bra is unstructured — with no cups, padding, or slings — so it’s not the most lifting (that said, it wasn’t so unstructured that my breasts drooped down). I loved that it offered good coverage — from the smoothing back band to some side support — and that while the V-neck cut shows some cleavage, I never feared a nip slip while wearing it.

Originally, True & Co.’s True Body Lift V-Neck Bra took the title in this category, with content creator Sydney Scott saying that it’s so thin you won’t see even a hint of its outline. While I like True & Co.’s, I just find that Harper Wilde’s is better-fitting. Plus, Harper Wilde makes the bralette in a bigger range of sizes: XS to 4XL range lines up to a 30A to 50C (as opposed to the XS–2X, the equivalent to 30B through 44DDD of True & Co.’s).

Sizes: XS–3X (equivalent to 30A–44D with some DDD- and G-cup options) | Material: Polyester, nylon, and elastane | Cut, cup style, and coverage: Scoop-neck, seamless, lined with removable cups, reversible design | Straps and clasps: Wider, non-adjustable straps and no back clasps

The Breast of Both Worlds Bra, from beloved shapewear brand Spanx is another favorite of Brown’s. She’s had hers for going on four years and says it’s the most comfortable bra she owns without compromising support. “The hardest part about wireless bras is finding the sweet spot of coverage for your cups and snugness in the band,” Brown explains. This one is cut higher on the sides, with a stretchy, no-roll, ribbed band and wider straps. The straps themselves aren’t adjustable, so the bra might not be as lifting as others, but Brown says it holds her up well enough. A set of removable cups gives you a little extra coverage as needed. The Breast of Both Worlds Bra also has the distinction of being the only bra on this list that’s reversible, hence its punny name, so it’s like you’re getting two bras for the price of one.

Sizes: 32D–40M (after UK-to-US size chart conversions) | Material: Lace (nylon and elastane) | Cut, cup style, and coverage: Plunge, V-neck, longline, lined with no cups | Straps and clasps: Wider, non-adjustable straps and back clasps (hook-and-eye closure)

Bravissimo is a lingerie label that specializes in larger bust sizes. The best-selling Zara is from its in-house, namesake line. Brown says it fits like a dream and is “even prettier in person.” Madison Alexandra, a fuller-bust model who runs her own “bra school” on TikTok, also recommends it because its especially deep-cut neckline with eyelet inserts give it a sexiness that’s sometimes hard to find on bras for larger breasts. Alexandra also appreciates the clasps in the back, noting that slipping a bra over your head can feel impossible with a fuller bust, since bands are often made to be tighter for support. Alexandra says it doesn’t even feel like she’s wearing this bra half of the time. Just pay extra close attention to the size chart, as Bravissimo uses U.K. sizing.

Sizes: XS–2X (equivalent to 30B–44DDD/F, with “standard” cups up to a 44B and “full” cups up to a 42DDD/F) | Material: Nylon | Cut, cup style, and coverage: Scoop-neck, lined with removable cups | Straps and clasps: Standard, adjustable straps and no back clasps

True & Co. is a longtime Strategist favorite in the bra start-up space. The True Body Lift Scoop Adjustable Strap Bra is almost papery in its thinness — unseen and seamless — and despite its lightweight material, I found it held me in better than the True Body Lift V-Neck Bra I mentioned earlier. It comes with removable cups for some added assurance — though I find that even without them, the bra is smoothing. Since trying it on for the first time in January, it’s become one of my most-worn bralettes. I’m not the only one: Strategist contributor Brodie Lancaster counts it as one of her tried-and-true work-from-home bras as a longtime remote worker. Lancaster describes it as in between a classic T-shirt bra — for the lightly molded cups — and a sports bra, “but without any of the heft.” It comes in most colors here, including beet red, chestnut, and currant, if you like something other than neutral hues — though it does come in those too.

Sizes: 0–5 (equivalent to 30A–42DD) and 1+–5+ (equivalent to 30DD–40G) | Material: Mesh (nylon and spandex) | Cut, cup style, and coverage: V-neck, unlined with no cups | Straps and clasps: Standard, adjustable straps with back clasps (hook-and-eye closure)

We’ve previously described the Sieve bra as the archetypal wireless bra — unstructured, unlined, and ultracomfortable. It won the title of “best mesh wireless bra” in part because of its extensive size range: It comes in sizes 0–5 (equivalent to 30A–42DD) as well as 1+–5+ (equivalent to 30DD–40G). For this reason, Negative’s Sieve edged out Journelle’s Victoire, which is smoothing and good-looking, but only goes up to a size XL and won’t fit those above a 38D. The Sieve comes recommended by Anello, who counts it as the best mesh bra after trying out many. Anello wears a 32DD, but went with the DDD/G sizing of Negative’s “plus” size range to have a little more room. Made of Belgian micromesh, the bra tends to be snug at first, but Anello reports that it relaxes a bit after a few wears. “I felt supported but not flattened,” she adds. One of the sartorial challenges with mesh is its sheerness, but Anello promises that the bra has full coverage so you won’t feel too bare. If you need more convincing, the Sieve was the only bra former Strategist newsletter editor Mia Leimkuhler needed for her two-week honeymoon.

Sizes: S–4XL (equivalent to 28A–46B) | Material: Cotton | Style: Scoop neck with medium adjustable straps and no back clasps

For a cotton option, New York–based model Veronica Campos, who wears a 40DD, likes this wireless bra from Pansy, a woman-owned, size-inclusive underwear company. Designed with bigger cup sizes in mind, the pullover style is “zero fuss,” she says. It’s made of eco-friendly organic cotton and feels thick and substantial, according to Campos, who says the bra gives her great hold but is comfortable enough to sleep in. For another eco-friendly option, Campos suggests a bamboo bra from Hara the Label, whose sizing goes up to a 5XL.