Strapless bras are notoriously tricky to buy. We’re willing to bet even those who consider themselves lingerie connoisseurs have worn one that soon becomes a belt, one that is so tight you can’t breathe or one that gives serious mono-boob vibes.
But, whether you’re looking to wear a strapless dress or just dislike the straps on even the most comfortable bra, a good strapless bra is quite an essential for a well-prepared underwear drawer.
And with the winter wedding season on the horizon, now’s the time to start looking – lest you be the bridesmaid having to pull, push and re-jiggle yourself into place before every picture.
Searching everywhere from high-street go-to’s to lingerie specialists, we’ve rounded up the best options for everyone, from those after an added lift, those with larger chests and even those looking for a post-surgery option.
Take a look below at our round-up of the best strapless bras to find which one is best for you.
How we tested
Testing a strapless bra is quite straightforward, with our tester wearing each one for a full day – whether that was working from home, lifting boxes, running around the supermarket or even going to a concert. But key things to consider were how flattering a fit it was, how well it stayed in place and, perhaps most importantly, how comfortable it was.
The best strapless bras for 2022 are:
- Best strapless bra – Wonderbra ultimate strapless bra: £45, Johnlewis.com
- Best strapless and backless bra – Intimissimi strapless bra with graduated padding and plunge front: £39, Intimissimi.com
- Best budget buy – H&M seamless balconette bra: £17.99, Hm.com
- Best for cleavage – Next push-up u-plunge multiway bra: £28, Next.co.uk
- Best for comfort – Skims fits everybody bandeau bra: £28, Skims.com
- Best for feeling sexy – Ann Summers sexy lace planet multiway bra: £22, Annsummers.com
- Best for staying up – Boux Avenue strapless padded plunge bra: £28, Bouxavenue.com
- Best for looks – Pour Moi flora strapless underwired bra: £19.20, Pourmoi.co.uk
- Best for added lift – Victoria’s Secret push up strapless bra: £49, Victoriassecret.co.uk
- Best for post-surgery support – M&S flexiwired post surgery strapless bra: £22.50, Marksandspencer.com
- Best bandeau style – Chantelle soft stretch jersey bandeau bra: £38, Net-a-porter.com
- Best for everyday wear – Passionata rhythm strapless bra: £36, Johnlewis.com
- Best for sucking it all in – Boux Avenue spot mesh plunge strapless bra: £30, Bouxavenue.com
- Best for larger chests – Elomi smooth moulded strapless seamless underwire T-shirt bra: £44, Very.co.uk
- Best for putting on and taking off – Calvin Klein strapless bra: £42, Calvinklein.co.uk
- Best for sculpting – Triumph body make-up essentials: £30, Triumph.com