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Finding Your Perfect Bra!

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
UNDER MY TEE

JEANNINE AMBER, senior writer
“A no-nonsense bra without a bunch of bells and whistles.” NATORI Calais, $64.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
02
DATE NIGHT SPECIAL

VICTORIA’S SECRET
Dream Angels, $52, 32-40DD, victoriassecret.com. “It’s padded but doesn’t make me look like I’m hiding grapefruits in my blouse.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
03
CONVERTIBLE OR STRAPLESS

MARIE JO
Avero, $111, 30C-40D, myintimacy.com. “These detachable straps are so pretty, you can leave them on to show them off.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
04
PICK ME UP AND SUPPORT ME

WONDERBRA
T-Shirt Push-Up, $28, 34A-38D, wonderbra.com. “This is a va-va-voom situation. It gave me an extra cup size and sky-high boobs.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
05
12-HOUR SHIFT

BARELY THERE
CustomFlex Fit Dreamform, $32, XS-XL, barelythere.com. “No seams, no hooks, no underwire. Hands down the most comfortable bra ever.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
06
SAUCY SECRET UNDER MY SUIT

SIMONE PERELE
Celeste, $91, 30C-38D, myintimacy.com. “If I had to wear a business suit, I’d want an ultrasexy bra like this underneath.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
07
FOR A LOW-CUT TOP

NATORI
Expose, $68, 32-36G, natori.com. “Perfect for when someone is trying to sneak a peek down your blouse.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
08
UNDER MY TEE

GWEN EPPS, executive assistant
“This gives a nice shape.” BALI Passion for Comfort, $34.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
09
DATE NIGHT SPECIAL

PRIMA DONNA
Endor, $134, 32D-36G, myintimacy.com. “The deep red color and lace are so tasteful and elegant. You can’t help but feel sexy.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
10
CONVERTIBLE OR STRAPLESS

FANTASIE
Strapless, $70, 30E-36G, myintimacy.com. “It stays put. I wore this all night and didn’t have to do the ‘pull up’ once.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
11
PICK ME UP AND SUPPORT ME

BALI
One Smooth U Underwire, $34, 34-42DD, macys.com. “No jiggle; nice lift. I could run up a flight of stairs without causing a scene.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
12
12-HOUR SHIFT

Invisible Look Underwire, $33, 34A-36D, kohls.com. "I can wear this all day and party all night and barely know it’s there.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
13
SAUCY SECRET UNDER MY SUIT

LE MYSTÈRE
Whisper, $64, 32C-38G, dillards.com. “Just enough lace to make me feel pretty but still gave me a nice, smooth fit.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
14
FOR A LOW-CUT TOP

NATORI
Zen Floral lace cami, $58, 32-36DDD, nordstrom.com. “Excellent for the office: You won’t show any cleavage but you’ll still feel feminine.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
15
UNDER MY TEE

WENDY L. WILSON, news editor
“Finally, a T-shirt bra that could handle all of what I have.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
16
DATE NIGHT SPECIAL

SOMA INTIMATES
Travelers Allura, $42. SOMA INTIMATES Embroidery Selena, $49, 32D-42DD, soma.com. “Delicate, lacy bras don’t usually come in my size. What a find!”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
17
CONVERTIBLE OR STRAPLESS

PANACHE
Evie Basque corset, $79, 30D-38H, myintimacy.com. “This gave me a perfect hourglass figure, and it’s surprisingly comfortable.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
18
PICK ME UP AND SUPPORT ME

ELOMI
Hermione, $70, 34G-44HH, myintimacy.com. “An everyday bra with the support I need, and it didn’t flatten me out.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
19
12-HOUR SHIFT

MAIDENFORM’S LILYETTE
The Dream Bra, $34, 36C-42DDD, maidenform.com. "Provides the support of a high-end bra at half the price.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
20
SAUCY SECRET UNDER MY SUIT

PRIMA DONNA
Deauville, $139, 30F-46H, myintimacy.com. “Strong, sturdy, feminine and comfortable. This is the best bra I’ve ever worn.”

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
21
Specialty Bras

FEEL SO SPECIAL URBAN INTIMATES
Make ’Em Stand bra, $43, 32-44DDD, urbanintimates.com.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
22
Specialty Bras

BEST SPORTS BRA PANACHE
sports bra, $68, 28D-40H, nordstrom.com.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
23
Specialty Bras

BACK PAIN CACIQUE BY LANE BRYANT
Smooth Satin No Wire bra, $34, 36C-44H, lanebryant.com

Finding Your Perfect Bra!
24
Specialty Bras

ASYMMETRY PLAYTEX SECRETS
Perfectly Smooth Underwire bra, $33, 36-44DD, jcpenney.com.

Finding Your Perfect Bra!

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