The 7 Most Comfortable Bras PureWow Editors Have Ever Tried

I’ve had this bra for a couple of years and it’s the one I reach for most consistently. Multiple PureWow editors did rigorous testing to see if the bra lived up to its claims of “vanishing.” The verdict was glowing praise. Under my lightest blouses, whitest shirts and most form-fitting sweaters, this unlined bra is invisible. Despite the fact that, yes, it does have an underwire, it’s also incredibly comfortable. I find it to be the least sweaty and most weightless bra I own. If I must wear a bra in the summer, this is it. Thankfully, it’s also held up beautifully in the washing machine (I wash on cold, air-dry), and doesn’t look worse for wear after barely leaving my body for the last two years. Better yet, the material is so soft, sometimes I forget I’m even wearing a bra.

Fast Facts

• Size range: 32A to 44H
• Colors: 10
• Material: nylon, Lycra
• Underwire: yes
• Return policy: 60 days   

PureWow Fashion and Beauty Director-at-Large Deena Campbell loves Evelyn & Bobbie’s Bobbie scoop bra, which offers a lower scoop neck and thinner straps than the brand’s other designs. Evelyn & Bobbie’s chief selling points are the bra’s smoothing capabilities, wire-free cups and four-way stretch fabric that’s meant to mold to your body for a custom fit after just three wears. Campbell won’t touch an underwire bra and turns to the Bobbie scoop regularly.

“I have small-ish boobs, so I don’t need a ton of support,” she says. “The Evelyn & Bobbie Bobbie Scoop Bra gives me a naturally lifted shape without any poking or digging, to the point where I genuinely forget I’m wearing it. The moisture-wicking fabric is another big plus, especially on days when I’m squeezing in a run (or just sweating through a New York summer), and the ergonomic design evenly distributes weight to help reduce shoulder and neck pain.”

Fast Facts

• Return policy: 60 days
• Size range: 32B to 50H
• Colors: 7
• Material: polyamide, elastane
• Underwire: no

Senior Director Rachel Bowie originally bought this bra for summer fashion, but found it quickly became a year-round staple for everything from V-neck T-shirts to dresses with lower necklines.

“It's super comfortable and fits like a dream, but I especially love that it's designed with petite frames in mind (I'm 5'2"),” she says. “It also comes with removable pads for customizable cleavage (woot!) and half-cup sizes that offer plenty of support. The cherry on top of all that is that this bra is pretty. I love the sheer detailing at the top that makes me feel like I put effort into my undergarments while still serving as an everyday bra.”

Fast Facts

• Return policy: exchanges free within 60 days
• Size range: 32A to 44E
• Colors: 6
• Material: nylon, spandex
• Underwire: yes

PureWow Executive Managing Editor Catrina Yohay owns Embrace’s Lounge bra in almost every color. She first discovered the brand while pregnant with her son—"the nursing bras are hands down my favorite"—and now lives in this non-maternity style. The fabric is Austrian micromodal, a plant-based fabric sourced from Austrian beech trees. That’s really just a fancy way of saying the material is incredibly breathable and, per the brand, three times softer than cotton.

“Thanks to its support and versatility, it's easily taken over my bra drawer,” Yohay says. “The comfort is unparalleled. The material is extremely soft, breathable and cushioned—you're bound to forget you're wearing it.”

Fast Facts

• Return policy: 30 days
• Size range: XS to XL
• Colors: 4
• Material: micromodal elastane
• Underwire: no

For those who like the informality of a bralette but the support of a traditional underwire bra, PureWow Director of Affiliate Strategy Pam Masin recommends Aerie’s Superchill wireless bra. “This Aerie bra falls somewhere between a traditional underwire and bralette. It's wireless, but it gives plenty of definition and support, especially compared to an unlined bralette,” she reports. “It has traditional bra elements like adjustable straps and hook-and-eye loops in the back that help it achieve a just-right fit.”

Masin adds that the band resists rolling up and "is so smooth under clothing." The biggest difference between this hybrid design and a traditional bra, she says, is that Aerie's has traditional cups without the underwire. "This makes it way more supportive than your average wireless bra, which usually doesn't have well-defined cups. It also provides a little more shape under your clothing, which is a plus if your chest is smaller."

Fast Facts

• Return policy: 30 days or 60 days for store credit
• Size range: 30A to 40DD
• Colors: 6
• Material: cotton, elastane
• Underwire: no

If I think back on the softest bra I’ve ever owned, Floatley would be up there. Buttery is the only way to describe the fabric. The bandeau bra is a newer addition to the line, and I was initially skeptical. I haven't worn a strapless bra in years; the last one I had gave me eczema after I wore it for too long on a humid summer day. My skin was red for a week, and so I said, never again. Floatley's bandeau, however, has changed my tune. It has the supple fabric the brand is known for, and lightly padded cups that lend shape. Importantly, there are no silicone grippy strips to dig into and pull at my skin. Instead, Floatley's seamless design uses reinforced brushed bands to keep the girls up. While the pressure from the bra did leave indents in my skin, it wasn't irritated—a huge win.

Fast Facts

• Return policy: 30 days
• Size range: XS to 2XL
• Colors: 3
• Material: nylon, spandex
• Underwire: no

Turns out, you don't have to trade pretty embellishments for comfort. At least not when it comes to the PureWow reader- (and editor-) loved Natori Feathers bra. Contributing Commerce Editor Stephanie Meraz was instantly won over by this lace-trimmed beauty's smooth contour pads, soft fabric and flattering fit.

"Between the soft feel of the fabric to the thin, lightweight padding that felt so malleable and non-suffocating on my skin, I almost forgot that I was even wearing a bra," she wrote in a review. "The lace band felt supple and breathable against my chest and ribcage, like a gentle hug that never dug in or caused my skin to spill over. The demi contour and deep plunge created a flattering shape and natural lift that looked great with my V-neck blouses and dresses." Although she does note that the lace may peek through the straps of some tank tops, Meraz has declared it the most comfortable bra she owns. (PSA: The brand notes that the style runs small, so you may want to try sizing up a cup.)

Fast Facts

• Return policy: 30 days
• Size range: 30A to 38DD
• Colors: 10
• Material: nylon, Lycra, elastane
• Underwire: yes