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Bare Necessities
When shopping for your wedding dress, it’s just as important to consider what you’ll wear underneath your dress as the dress itself. Bras (if you choose to wear one) will need some careful thought—you'll want to make sure they not only fit well but also work with the style of your dress.
According to Gabbi Maragos, a bridal fashion stylist based in Chicago, comfort is the most important thing to consider in a wedding bra. “You don’t want to be messing with your bra or adjusting anything throughout the day,” she explains. “Work through this by trying on different options in your [wedding dress] fittings.”
Meet the Expert
Gabbi Maragos is a Chicago-based bridal fashion stylist and founder of Get Dressed With Gabby.
With this in mind, we set out to find the perfect bridal bras, based on different wedding dress styles and bra types. From the best bra for strapless wedding dresses to a must-have bra for wedding dress shopping, there's something for everyone.
Read on for the best bras for brides.
Best Overall
Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Underwire Bra
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Nordstrom
Price at time of publish: $72
A strapless bra works with virtually any wedding dress style, so it’s at the top of our list. We love this one from Wacoal because it’s convertible, meaning it can be worn with straps, strapless, as a halter, or criss-cross for racer-back wedding dresses. Because of its versatility, it’s also a fantastic bra for wedding dress shopping, too. In addition to its convertible features, the bra is super comfortable, comes in inclusive sizing, and has a molded underwear cup that offers decent support
Best Budget
DELIMIRA Women's Slightly Lined Lace Strapless Bra
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Amazon
Price at time of publish: $30
If you’re planning to wear your wedding bra once, you might not want to invest in expensive undergarments. Luckily, there are some fantastic budget-friendly bridal bras on Amazon. We love this one from DELIMIRA because it comes in a variety of neutral colors, offers a vast size range (from 32A to 42F), and is designed to stay in place with thick silicone grips, despite its strapless style. Over 5,000 Amazon customers gave the bra five stars for its comfort, fit, and how well it works for larger busts.
Best Front Closure
SPANX Bra-llelujah! Wire-Free Front-Close Bra
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Saks Fifth Avenue
Price at time of publish: $68
For a front-closure bra that works with a variety of wedding dress styles—including sweetheart and square neck—we love this great option from SPANX. Available in cup sizes A through D, the wire-free bra boasts a seamless-like appearance with a thick band and straps that help support breasts and accentuate your natural shape. The straps are also specifically designed with a dig-free fit, sitting comfortably in place all day and night long. Another reason why we love this front-closure bra is that you’ll get a ton of use out of it long after your nuptials, as it’s perfect for everyday wear.
Best for Strapless Dresses
Aura Convertible Strapless Underwire Bra
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Walmart
Price at time of publish: $69
Strapless bras are truly one of the best bras for most wedding dress styles, as they work well with any strap and neckline situation. For the best strapless bra category, we recommend the Aura Convertible Strapless Underwire Bra from Fantasie because it boasts excellent support, a snug and secure fit, and comes with straps if you have a reception outfit change and want the security of straps while on the dance floor. The bra is also available in a range of inclusive sizes.
Best for Backless Dress
FFOK Women's Invishaper-Plunge Backless Bra
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Amazon
Price at time of publish: $25
Backless wedding dresses are tricky. If you don’t plan on adding sew-in cups to your dress and don’t want to go braless, the Invishaper-Plunge Backless Bra on Amazon is an excellent workaround. This top-rated backless bra utilizes the bodysuit design to give the busts support without the strap. The bra also comes with clear straps, which are well concealed under most backless dress designs.
Best for Plunging Neckline
Va Bien Marquise Plunge Longline Bra
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Bare Necessities
Price at time of publish: $70
If your dress has a deep, plunging neckline, you’ll need a bra that matches and remains unseen. Our top pick for this category is the Marquise Plunge Longline Bra from Va Bien. Available in B through E cups, the bra features a deep slit down the center to accommodate more revealing dress necklines. On top of that, it comes with convertible straps, so you can adjust the fit and style, depending on your dress requirements.
Best Sticky
NIPPIES Adhesive Nipple Covers
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Amazon
Price at time of publish: $27
If you want to cover up your busts but don’t need the support of a traditional bra, sticky bra cups are an excellent option. We love the NIPPIES Nipple Covers because they're separate cups that fit perfectly around each breast and don’t run the risk of falling down (unlike front-closure sticky cups). Available in five different skin tone shades, the 100 percent silicone sticky bra cups are soft to the touch, waterproof, and seamless. They’re also made with durable, reusable adhesive, so you can wear them multiple times without worrying about them losing their stick. Over 17,000 Amazon customers gave them five stars for their coverage (even on larger busts), longevity, and how well they breathe.
Best for Wedding Dress Shopping
Lively The No-Wire Strapless Bra
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Nordstrom
Price at time of publish: $25
When you shop for a wedding dress, you want to wear a bra that is versatile enough to work with various dress styles, so a strapless bra is best. But, if you’re going to invest in a new bra for shopping, we recommend going with something you’ll get more use out of. Our go-to everyday strapless bra is The No Wire Strapless Bra from Lively. It’s like a t-shirt bra, but strapless, and provides ample support, comfort, and stays in place. It also comes with detachable straps, so you can get a feel for what kind of bra you prefer for your big day while wedding dress shopping.
Best Seamless
Parade Seamless Universal Triangle Bralette
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Parade
Price at time of publish: $25
For a more seamless bra style, we love the Triangle Bralette from Parade. Available in sizes X-small to 3X-large and made from recycled yarns, the inclusive and sustainable bra has good coverage, is super comfortable, and is virtually unseen under wedding dress textiles (including more stubborn materials like silk). Given the design, the bra would work best with a sleeved wedding dress or one with straps thick enough to conceal the bra.
Best for Square Neckline
Cosabella Soire Confidence Demi Bra
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Shopbop
Price at time of publish: $88
Square necklines are great because they work with a variety of bra styles. Our favorite bra in this category is the Soire Confidence Demi Bra from Cosabella. The bra features thin straps that pair well with most square-neck wedding dresses, plus a cup design that mimics a square shape on the sides. Available in several skin tone hues, plus white and black, the bra is designed to lay flat with a seamless appearance—so it would also work with silky fabrics—and has a light lift and support.
Best With Clear Straps
Lascana Clear Strap Underwire T-Shirt Bra
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Lascana
Price at time of publish: $42
Clear bra straps can come in handy when looking for a bra that works well with your wedding dress. While you still want to conceal your straps as much as possible, clear straps can ensure a slight slip-up doesn’t turn into a fashion faux pas. Our go-to bra with clear straps is the Lascana Clear Strap Underwire T-Shirt Bra. Available in four skin tone colors (along with white and black), the bra has comfortable and adjustable clear straps that don’t dig into the skin and stay put under your garments.
Best for Something Blue
Simone Perele Delice Sheer Underwire Plunge Bra
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Nordstrom
Price at time of publish: $72+
A bridal bra makes for a fun something blue, so long as it’s still light enough to hide under your wedding dress. Our top pick for this category is the Delice Sheer Underwire Plunge Bra from Simone Perele. Available in a sea green hue—which is similar to a light aquamarine—the bra is not only beautiful but functional, too. Its built-in underwire provides a good amount of lift and shape, while its revealing neckline works with plunging wedding dresses.
Best for Large Busts
ThirdLove 24/7 Classic Strapless Bra
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ThirdLove
Price at time of publish: $72
Third Love has some amazing bras with a huge range of sizes. Available in AA to H cup sizes and 32 to 44 bands, this strapless bra is a must for large busts. The padded bra offers good support for a strapless style, plus feels flexible on the body (without losing its secure fit). And, since it doesn’t have straps, it’s a great option for most wedding dress styles.
Best Bustier
On Gossamer Beautifully Basic Convertible Strapless Underwire Bustier
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Nordstrom
Price at time of publish: $58
Many wedding dress styles pair well with bustier bras, and our top pick is this convertible option from On Gossamer. The strapless bra top features great coverage in the front with more minimal back coverage, so you don’t have to worry about whether or not it will show with a lower backline. Plus, it comes with detachable straps, so you can add some additional support, depending on how it works with your dress style.
Best Bralette
Adore Me Bianca Unlined Bra
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Adore Me
Price at time of publish: $27
If you want to wear a beautiful bralette under your wedding dress, make it a gorgeous lingerie set. We love the white Bianca Unlined set from Adore Me, which features the most perfect mesh bralette top and matching mesh undies. The bra is available in cup sizes A through H and has a supportive underwire to help add subtle lift and shape.
What to Look For in Bra
Comfort
Maragos emphasizes that comfort is key when it comes to a bra for your wedding dress. It’s important to feel good in your own skin—and that means good support, seamless lines, and no pinching or snagging parts.
Design
When it comes to your wedding bra, “less is more,” says Maragos. “The bra shouldn't affect the way the dress fits or looks on you,” she explains. Go with something simple that fits well, stays in place, and remains hidden with your dress style.
Why Trust Brides
Contributing writer Jessie Quinn is a bridal-obsessed lifestyle journalist with a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism. At Brides, she puts a style spin on wedding day fashion and accessories, covering everything from sparkling diamond accessories to dance floor-worthy shoes. When researching the best bras for wedding dresses, Jessie searched for comfortable, functional, and supportive options with designs that work with a variety of dress necklines and styles. After researching dozens of undergarments, she narrowed it down to this list of the best bras for women.