Ever look longingly at the delicate, lacy, sexy bras in the window, in the magazines, peeking out from the sides of other women's singlets, and think, "I wish I could wear that"?
Then you look down at your too-large breasts and sigh, knowing it's not going to happen.
Never has that feeling been more amplified than during the current renaissance of bralettes and soft-cup lacy bras. Not only are they whimsical and beautiful, but they don't have any wires, so they're usually also oh-so-comfy.
We know. You get home at night and tear off the modern-day-torture-device strapping you in and dream of soft, supportive lace. Well, dream no more. We've found some pretty, comfortable, SUPPORTIVE bralettes for the bigger bust.
1. Cosabella's Never Say Never Sweetie lace bralette, $55
This bra is simple, supportive and comes in one million colors. (Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but there are lots of choices.)
And the reviews are glowing.
"I searched hi (sic) and low for good bralettes for large chests and I always come back to Cosabella because their fabrics have great stretch retention and keep their shape well. This one also gives a flattering shape (ie: not saggy) which is great," one very happy customer says.
2. Free People's Galloon lace racerback, $38
It's really hard to find a good racerback. They usually have really fine straps, or look like a sports bra. This one walks the line between functional and pretty, and comes in lots of sweet colors.
"Love these bras to death and want one in every color! Soooo comfy and the lace is so pretty! Such an easy addition to throw on under garments that are see through or drapey and you want it to show a bit. It fits great!", says a review from a woman who lists her body type as curvy.
3. Lonely Lulu softcup bra, $72
This one is a little bit different.
The cross-back and adjustability of the front straps on this bra give it plenty of support, and the thick back band will keep everything in place very, very nicely.
Those seams up the middle of the cups will lift you up a bit too, and add a little extra structure. Also, it's just a lot of fun.
4. Hips & Curves Savoir Faire lace bralette, $34.95
Hips & Curves make some really excellent, beautiful lingerie for larger women, and their bralettes are no exception.
The Savoir Faire offers a little less coverage than the lace bralette with ruffle (also highly recommended) but it's so pretty, and works under everything.
5. Anthropologie Clo Intimo Fortuna Long-Line bralette, $60
No more wrestling with back hooks—this gorgeous bra does up at the front, has a wide lace under-band for support and adjustable back straps.
It also comes in four colors, so you have plenty of options.
A double-D reviewer said of the bra: "The quality is soft and sensual. There are four clasps in front and closed all the way it's really pretty, for a deeper plunge I found that it works really well to only use the bottom two clasps also without loosing the secure feel."
Sold.
You can get all these bras online, and they ship all over the world. Enjoy never feeling like you are in a cage again.
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