Shopping for a new bra is the sort of sartorial torture comparable only to shopping for the perfect fit of skinny jeans.
It’s a long and tedious road but well worth the effort as it’s a wardrobe staple worth investing in, and one that you’ll reach for again and again over the years.
Occupying the happy place between killer lingerie and the loungewear bralettes we’ve collected over the last two years are t-shirt bras.
Designed for daily wear and available in all cup sizes, they sport smooth fabric over the mid-coverage moulded cups to create a seamless appearance under clothes, even if the thinnest t-shirt - no unsightly lines or protrusions here.
It’s versatile enough to keep in your rotation year round and comfortable to wear all day, offering support and lift where you want it.
If you’re in need of a replacement for your trusty t-shirt bra there are plenty of options around. We’ve trimmed down the selection and chosen our top ten to shop now.
See our favourites below
SKIMS Fits Everybody T-Shirt Bra
From celebrity entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, SKIMS is the latest US underwear brand making serious waves on our shores. The label excels in basics, and offers essentials like bras and pants in a wide spectrum of skin tone colours, so there really is a nude for pretty much every body. The T-Shirt Bra goes up to a 44 DDD (you may need to check the US vs UK sizing) and while they are wildly popular, they restock often so don’t be deterred if your size is sold out on the first visit.
Buy now £48.00, SKIMS
Ivory Rose Curve 2 pack plain t-shirt bra
Get double the support from this bra two-pack available at ASOS. The nude and black colours cover all bases of outfits and sizes run to a 42G. Lightweight and with enough stretch to wear all day, the plain designs will make a great addition to your underwear drawer.
Buy now £27.00, ASOS
Passionata Rhythm T-Shirt Bra, Black
Available in four other neutral colours, this plain black t-shirt bra uses semi-transparent mesh in the band to give it a little edginess. It washes well and the non-padded cups keep their shape making it a reliable go-to staple for daily wear.
Buy now £34.00, John Lewis
Wonderbra Ultimate Silhouette T-Shirt Bra, Black
Bras don’t get any more iconic than Wonderbra, and although the brand is known largely for lifting and enhancing your assets, it has the basics down pat too. The cups sport graduated padding for slightly more fullness and the straps are adjustable too, so you can keep it in play even when you’re wearing halters and racer back outfits.
Buy now £28.00, John Lewis
Gossard Superboost Lace T-Shirt Bra in nude
By design, t-shirt bras are kept plain so as to look invisible under clothes, but Gossard has added pretty lace to the band and a bow on the chest plate for a little frivolity. These details shouldn’t show up under all but skin-tight clothing. Get it in nude, black or a pewter tone up to a FF cup.
Buy now £34.00, Gossard
Panache Sculptresse Elegance Spacer T-Shirt Bra
Shopping for plus size bras isn’t the hassle it once was, thanks to sites like Simply Be, who cater for women with curves. Found in its lingerie section, this bra is ideal for those who wear larger cup sizes. The fabric is moulded and lightweight with just the right level of padding, it’s seamless, and straps are wide enough to prevent them from painful digging in. Sizes up to G cup are available.
Buy now £48.00, Simply Be
Chantelle Basic Invisible memory foam t-shirt bra
If you thought memory foam was just for bedding - think again. Lingerie brand Chantelle is taking it out of the bedroom and into bras, incorporating the technology into this design to ensure the cups bounce back, even after years of wear.
Buy now £52.00, Selfridges
Contradiction by Pour Moi Strapped T Shirt Bra - Black
For a bra that you want to show off, this strapped bra has all the comfort of a t-shirt design crossed with the seductive style of clubwear. Available up to a G cup, it’s on sale now at 30 per cent off - was: £28, now: £19.60.
Buy now £19.60, Pour Moi
Bravissimo Satine Bra
Basic needn’t mean boring. Give your next t-shirt bra purchase a luxe feel thanks to Bravissimo’s underwired satine bra, which uses silk-like fabric to sit comfortably against the skin. The satin also allows clothes to skim over the top. Cup sizes GG and up benefit from three hook and eye fastenings for extra security.
Buy now £34.00, Bravissimo
Triumph Shape Smart Non-Wired T-Shirt Bra
For a non-wired t-shirt bra that supports well, look no further than Triumph. One of the leading brands in their field, they’ve devised this Shape Smart bra that uses memory foam to adapt to your chest for the perfect fit. Crossover mesh panels add cool points.
Buy now £46.00, M&S
