Similar to a good pair of underwear, a quality T-shirt bra is a staple undergarment. Unlike a push-up bra, which provides lift, a T-shirt bra is designed to be invisible under even the thinnest and tightest of T-shirts, creating a smooth, seamless look. Ideally, it also offers adequate support and is comfortable enough to wear all day.
To find the best T-shirt bra, we tested 13 of the most popular ones, including both underwire and wireless styles. Our top pick overall is the Natori Pure Luxe Underwire T-Shirt Bra (available at Nordstrom) because it’s as supportive as it is stylish. For those who shun underwires, our favorite wire-free bra is the Victoria’s Secret T-Shirt Wireless Bra (available at Victoria's Secret), which was so comfortable, our tester could barely tell she was wearing it.
Here are the best T-shirt bras we tested ranked, in order:
- Natori Pure Luxe Underwire T-Shirt Bra
- Victoria's Secret The T-Shirt Lightly Lined Wireless Bra
- Calvin Klein Women's Perfectly Fit Lightly Lined Memory Touch T-Shirt Bra
- Wacoal How Perfect No-Wire Contour Bra
- Gap Everyday Smooth Wireless Bra
- ThirdLove 24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra
- Victoria's Secret The T-Shirt Light Push-up Perfect Shape Bra
- Lively The Smooth Lace T-Shirt bra
- Aerie Real Happy Demi Lightly Lined Bra
- On Gossamer Underwire Convertible T-Shirt Bra
- Cup Demi Bra
- Hanes Oh So Light Foam ComfortFlex Fit Wirefree Bra
- Target Auden Everyday Lightly Lined Demi T-Shirt Bra
BEST VALUE
Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit Lightly Lined Memory Touch T-Shirt Bra
Pros
- Underwire is flexible and supportive
- Soft and moldable cups
- Brushed fabric
Cons
- Narrower straps may not support large busts
BEST OVERALL
Natori Pure Luxe Underwire T-Shirt Bra
From the moment I put on this bra, I felt the luxury and comfort that many of its hundreds of reviewers rave about. To say I was impressed is an understatement. I’ve always thought wired bras fall into two categories when it comes to comfort—“can’t wait to tear this off my body” and “bearable”—but this one is enjoyable to wear.
The cups are lightly lined with foam and the nylon-and-spandex fabric feels silky-smooth and doesn’t show through underneath tight shirts. Despite having underwires, the band laid flat against my body. It doesn’t poke or squeeze nor does it give me the dreaded “bra bulge” above or below the band that I’ve experienced with other bras. Part of what makes this bra so comfortable is the quality construction and attention to detail. For example, the felt fabric on the wire inside the cup feels smooth and does not stick to the skin.
This Natori bra also has stylish design details including lace on the straps and gold hardware that give it an elevated look over a plain bra with no decoration. I would choose this bra for times when I want to feel a little more dressed up. It’s one of the most expensive bras on this list, but it’s worth the extra money.
It comes in sizes 32B to 38DDD and in 12 colors.
BEST VALUE
Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit Lightly Lined Memory Touch T-Shirt Bra
It’s hard to beat this Calvin Klein T-shirt bra in terms of what you get for the price. It has buttery fabric that feels like a very soft peach fuzz and an underwire that’s supportive and flexible at the same time, making it more comfortable to wear. The cups are moldable with a light lining of foam that lays smooth underneath shirts. The back closure has padding built-in so it feels like a little cushion on your back.
The straps are on the narrower side compared to other bras, which means they won’t show under skinny-strapped tanks, but they may not be as supportive for someone with a larger chest.
It comes in sizes 30B to 44DD and in 16 colors.
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