If you've ever walked past a rack of
contraptions labeled as bras while shopping and wondered, "What in God's
holy name are those for?" — you're not alone. Some of the stuff out
there right now is so crazy it's enough to make you want to take a hard pass. However,
learning about the different bra types and shapes can actually help revamp your
entire wardrobe.
Hit up Amazon and check out their extensive recommendations from real
women. With reviews that are almost as brutally honest as YouTube comments, you
know they don’t hold back if something sucks. We scoured the site, finding the
best reviews and highest ratings for your different needs. Scroll down to see
our top eight picks.
1. T-shirt bra
The
T-shirt bra is cut like a demi or a full-cup bra, but it is free of seams or
fabrics that create unsightly lines under a tight T-shirt. T-shirt bras are
comfortable, and they're available for women in all sizes and shapes.
2. Push-up bra
If “this is the most comfortable bra I’ve worn
in the half century that I’ve lived” isn’t enough to pique your interest, maybe
“I even exercise in it” will. At $18, you get the quality and comfort of a bra
three times the price. With just the right amount of lift to look natural on
any shape or size, this sexy push-up does its job without being too
over-the-top.
3. Adhesive Bra
Every
woman needs an adhesive bra in her chest of drawers, since the bra provides
support in even the most revealing fashions. Adhesive bras are typically
backless, strapless and made of silicone. They use medical grade adhesive to
bind the lift right to your body.
4. Sports bra
A
sports bra is more than just additional support — it can actually reduce
the chances of breast damage from leaping and jumping during exercise. The sports bra is designed to hold your girls in place so
you can exercise without pain or worry.
5. Strapless bra
I tend to think that strapless bras
emerge from the fifth circle of hell, but you can actually pick one up at a
local department store. These are designed to wear with strapless dresses or shirts,
and provide lift without the use of straps. Instead, strapless bras use
silicone or, alternatively, underwire that basically staples to your skin to
provide lift. Women of all breast sizes can benefit from the joys of hoisting a strapless bra up from the
waistline all damn day.