Finding the best bras for big busts can be a struggle. If you’ve got DD cup-sized boobs or larger, you’ll know that – despite the many benefits of being blessed on the chest – there are a whole load hurdles to be faced.
Namely: the dreaded boob-induced back ache and finding a bra that doesn’t look like something your grandma would wear (or that cuts into your shoulders). Ouch.
Though it’s easy to get jealous of your flat-chested friends as they effortlessly slip into those skimpy, triangle wireless bras with little need for support (although you can rock these too, FYI), you should remember that there are some seriously stylish bras for big boobs on the market. If only you know where to look. Your options are broader than you might think.
Repeat after us: bras for larger busts do not have to be frumpy, high-coverage or plain. Although you’ve no doubt found yourself struggling to find the pretty colours or lacy bras before (or found your dream bra, only to find they don’t do it in your size) there are loads of sexy and alluring pieces in this round up that will have you feeling the most confident version of yourself — while still receiving support.
In a rush? The best bras for big busts at a glance:
- Best bra for big busts overall: Printed Mesh Underwired Max Support Bra F-J, £18, Marks and Spencer
- Best wireless bra for big busts: TENCEL™ Lite Bralette, £48, Organic Basics
- Prettiest bra for big busts: AND/OR Sienna Star Full Support Non Padded Underwired Bra, E-G Cup Sizes, Navy/Multi, WAS £35, NOW £10. 50, John Lewis
- Best value bra for big busts: Wild Blooms Minimiser Full Cup C-GG, £16, Marks and Spencer
- Best bra for big busts on Amazon: Curvy Kate Women Victory Balcony Everyday Bra, from £19. 95, Amazon
What type of bra is best for large busts?
There’s no such thing as one type of bra which will suit all bigger-busted ladies. Sorry to make things harder. Try multiple styles and see what fits you best – and don’t rule out underwire just because you’ve found it uncomfortable before. Oftentimes, uncomfortable underwire is a result. of something else going a bit wrong – like incorrect sizing.
How to shop for bras for large bust:
- Make sure you get fitted, because no bra will fit correctly — or feel comfortable — if you buy it in the wrong size. The band serves up most of the lift, so that should fit securely around your ribcage.
- Consider a full-coverage bra, where most of your breast tissue is contained. While plunge cup bras can work for some people, full-coverage bras are often more comfortable for larger cup sizes.
- Invest in a bra which has wider straps – and make sure they’re not digging into your shoulders.
- Keep an eye out for a wider band than you might find on smaller-cupped bras too, as this will also contribute to increased support.
The best brands for bras for big busts:
Rihanna’s lingerie range Savage X Fenty has shaken up the underwear industry, promoting sexy yet comfortable underwear for all shapes and sizes. Let’s be honest: you can be sure anything Rihanna puts her name to will have inclusivity at its heart (case in point: the truly inclusive shade range in her Fenty Beauty makeup line), and Savage X Fenty is no exception.
Not only do the pieces retail at an affordable price point, but they have sizes up to 42H, too. The Romantic Corded Lace Unlined Balconette Bra — one of our picks of the best bras for larger bust below — proves that lower-cut cups can be supportive enough for D-cupped girls, thanks to its supportive power mesh details.
