Just a little collection of some of my favorite brands - maybe they’re common in my bra rotation, maybe they’re extremely comfortable, maybe I just think they’re fun! Either way, don’t let my opinions override your own. Just because these brands and products work well for me, doesn’t mean they will for everyone - hence why I made this document, so there’s something for everyone!
Favorite Overall Brands:
- Birdsong by Bare Necessities 💰- For molded bras in a variety of shapes (demis, t-shirts, balconettes) as well as comfortable and supportive bra-sized swim. The Lily Comfort is a staple in my bra drawer, and I have the Tie-Front Swim in a few colors, and they are so easy to mix-n-match with different types and colors of swim bottoms!
- Curvy Kate 💰 - A UK-based brand that excels in supporting bigger busts, with band sizes 28-46 and cup sizes up to a US O/UK K. With bra shapes for every breast type, affordable prices and frequent sales, and swimsuits for every style, they also offer free virtual fittings! Their Centre Stage Plunge is maybe my current favorite bra, with the Daily Balcony close behind. (You can also listen to my ramble about bras on their podcast!)
- Rago - As a vintage lover, I’ve been wearing Rago bras for almost a decade. Not only are they comfortable, but they help with the “vintage look” and feel of an outfit. The 2202 is my favorite bra to wear with skirts as well to help prevent chaffing on my waist. Don’t worry, they won’t give you the “torpedo boob” of 1950s sweater girls, but they provide amazing lift and projection while being non-wired and comfy.
Favorite Non-Wired Brands:
- Evelyn & Bobbie - Seamless, (mostly) hookless bras but still providing support up to a US K cup? Absolutely yes. E&B’s patented support system truly makes wearing a bra comfortable, without wire, at any size.
- Behave Bras 💰 - I wear my Lounge Bra CONSTANTLY - even on TV! I love this brand and their bra so much, that I got to wear it on TV during their Shark Tank pitch!! These insanely comfortable bralettes with patented Stayz Cups, meant to help separate and support you, whether you’re on the go, or lying down. I can’t praise them enough.
Favorite Sports Bras:
- MAAREE 💰 - I don’t know about y’all, but I can’t think of someone I’d trust more to design my sports bras than someone who has spent over a decade studying how breasts move during exercise, and how they can best be supported. Their “overband” anti-bouncing technology and side support are what make MAAREE bras, in my opinion, the best sports bras.
- Girlfriend Collective - Far more than sports bras for any type of exercise, GFC makes exercise dresses, leggings, skorts, shirts, swim - you name it - all out of single use plastic! I practically live in their Paloma and Dylan bras, both under clothes and as crop tops, and find their skorts so easy to dress up or down.
Favorite Splurges and Luxury Brands:
- Edge O'Beyond - Black-owned London based luxury lingerie known for their intricate embroidery, they embody the idea of functionality meeting beauty! They even make many of their bras in nursing bra options, because nursing people deserve pretty lingerie too! I got a sample of their first multiway bra, the Amelie, and it’s the perfect strapless bra!
- Bordelle - I could spend pages just drooling over Bordelle, but I’ll let the pieces speak for themselves. These are the splurgeist of the bunch, but made with incredible detail.
- Empreinte - There’s just something about French lingerie, they absolutely know what they’re doing. Empreinte’s luxury designs utilize strong lace and embroidery to create intricate pieces that are still comfortable and supportive. The Cassiopee is one of the most comfortable things I’ve put on my body, and one of the most beautiful.
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