Regular bras are not always the most comfortable of garments with awkward underwire and hard straps. Thankfully the ‘bralette’ is a bit of a game-changer. The best lace bralettes are softer, less structured than the standard bra, with no wire, padding, or moulded ‘cup’, making them cosy and more enjoyable to wear.
The bralette performs the same function as the traditional bra with added flair, style and comfort. Less restrictive, and often more fashion-forward, lace bralettes are fast growing in popularity.
Top 10 Best Lace Bralettes Reviewed
We’ve uncovered 10 of the best lace bralettes that deserve your full attention. Each varies in style, colour, and design, yet all offer incredible comfort beauty.
1. Victoria’s Secret – Unlined Floral Bralette
Review
Victoria’s Secret has a knack for producing designs that balance sensuality and unabashed femininity. The Unlined Floral Bralette is a perfect example of this style.
With a long-line style, and contrasting panels of lace, mesh and satin, this is a stunningly pretty and delicate design. The triangular cups, fringed by lace, are supportive but not restrictive, beautifully enhancing the natural shape of your breasts. The result is superior comfort and a gorgeous bralette that will make you feel and look sensual and feminine.
The Unlined Floral Bralette is available in sizes XS to XL and comes in colours of pink, blue, and black. The only downside can be the thin straps, which may not provide enough support for larger breasts.
Composition:
100% Polyamide
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Victoria’s Secret:
2. Else – Bare Lace-Trimmed Tulle Bralette
Review
Else brand is known for mixing practicality and beauty with incredible efficiency. They believe that beautiful lingerie is the foundation for a great day.
As such, it should be no surprise that Bare Lace-Trimmed Tulle Bralette is simple yet effective. Made of sheer black tulle, it is relaxed yet classy. With a soft lower lace trimming, this bralette is light and airy. Underwiring may be an issue, however, because this bralette is specifically designed for larger breasted women, this is a point in its favour.
With sizes ranging from B to DD, this is a simple but effective bralette. Its clean design, free from embellishments, padding or any complicated constructions makes it a pretty and comfortable everyday undergarment.
Composition:
78% Polyamide, 22% Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Net-A-Porter:
3. Cosabella – Dolce Extended Bralette
Review
Cosabella began life as a small, family-owned business run by the Italian Campello family in Miami. Now considered one of the best lingerie brands in America, they have kept that handmade, small boutique level of care which made them so famous. The Dolce Extended Bralette is a perfect example of their style.
Unstructured and almost slouchy, this vintage style bralette is a deep, sensual mulberry colour reminiscent of wine. The delicate, high-quality lace gives it a gorgeous, sophisticated look.
The Dolce Extended Bralette is designed for curvier women and comes in sizes XL to 3 XL. Its soft, supportive structure provides superior comfort, making it truly stunning.
Composition:
92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Cosabella:
4. Intimissimi – Pretty Flowers Triangle Bralette
Review
Founded in 1996, this Italian luxury lingerie brand specialises in beautiful, embellished lingerie designed to make the wearer feel sensual, sexy, and cared for. As many Intimissi designs are, the Pretty Flowers Triangle Lace Bralette is stunning yet simple.
The plunging V-neck design to the front provides a unique look too small chested women and a little more support for those with the larger breasts. In either case, the bralette is pretty and comfortable.
Available in blue, black, and white, the Pretty Flowers bralette comes in cup sizes B to D. The gorgeous neckline is very flattering, making this bralette to stand out. And the wide straps give the desired support, which is very important for women with larger busts.
Composition:
76 % Polyamide, 24 % Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Intimissimi:
5. Versace – Greca Border Lace Bralette
Review
No brand does opulence and luxury quite like Versace. The busy, stylised designs which have made them so famous don’t always make their way into lingerie, but this bralette is a notable exception… and it is stunning!
The body of the Greca Border bralette is made of soft, sheer lace and features a plunging neckline and back. The Greco border design gives it the classic Versace flair. Perfect for those who like style and comfort without the restrictions of a ‘regular’ bra.
The bralette comes in two colours – black and pink, as well as following sizes 32 to 40. It is a versatile option, offering decent support to either smaller or larger breasts.
Composition:
89% Nylon, 11% Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Versace:
6. Dora Larsen – Ana Padded Triangle Bra
Review
Before starting her own brand, Dora Larsen was a lingerie buyer for major brands – so it’s no surprise that she seems to know just what women want.
This lightly padded Ana bralette is delicate and whimsical.
The triangular cups and back band of this lightly padded bralette are a deep, vibrant fuchsia with the delicate lace overlay is pale pink. The result is a slightly dreamy, misty looking bralette that exudes rebellious femininity.
Available in sizes XS to L, Anna padded bralette comes with matching high-waisted briefs, which are very pretty. However, if the matching lingerie isn’t entirely your thing, this flattering bralette can equally be paired with contrasting lingerie. This will make the entire process even more fun, finding and creating your own signature style.
Composition:
100% Nylon
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Dora Larsen:
7. Love Stories – Love Lace Floral Bralette
Review
Dutch brand Love Stories specialises in creating lingerie which is both comfortable and elegant. In short, they do not subscribe to the idea that beauty is pain, demonstrated that this approach works time and time again. The Love Lace Floral Bralette is just one of the examples!
Forest green lace, with a small inner lining and a soft satin under band make up the parts of this bralette and conjure an elegant and comfortable look. The straps may be thin, but are adjustable and really don’t dig in as you might expect.
While available in a range of sizes, this bralette is really best for small to medium breasted women. Larger chests, however, may struggle to get the right level of coverage and support from it.
Composition:
80% polyamide, 20% elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Selfridges:
8. Aubade – Danse Des Sens Bralette Bleu
Review
Aubade is a heritage lingerie brand which revolutionised women’s underwear by being the first brand to make matching sets of colourful lingerie which reflected the fashion trends of the day! The Danse Des Sens Bralette Bleu is very much in keeping with the Aubade way because it perfectly adheres to the current trend for casual, pretty femininity.
The plunging, v-neck design, with its lightly structured cup section and lacy trim, balances comfort and style with expert precision. The dusty blue colour, contrasting beautifully with the design of the garment, gives this bralette a fresh, youthful look.
With the sizes ranging from small to medium, this bralette may seem not as versatile as some of the other designs on our list. However, this is definitely a model that gives undeniable comfort and flare.
Composition:
89% Polyamide, 11% Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Aubade:
9. Intimissi – Lady Sheer Balconette Bra
Review
Another offering from Intimissi, the Lady Sheer balconette bra is so pure and pretty that it is almost bridal in nature.
The balconette style garment is halfway between the bralette and traditional type bra. Slightly more structured, it has added light padding and underwire. Despite this, the shape of the cups very much fit into the bralette aesthetic. The wider front straps taper to classic, thin bra straps at the back and this prevents the straps from digging in, which is really lovely.
Available in cup sizes B to D, with some smaller and larger sizes as outliers, this bralette also comes in the classic colours of black and red. The v-shape neckline may not go with every type of clothing, however. But despite this, the Lady Sheer bralette is nevertheless an incredibly gorgeous piece of underwear.
Composition:
89 % Polyamide, 11 % Elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Intimissimi:
10. Calvin Klein – Triangle Bra (Pique Lace)
Review
Few luxury fashion houses have become as synonymous with underwear as Calvin Klein. Their casual, sporty options are now iconic, as is their male underwear range, but CK also makes stunning lingerie.
This Triangle Pique lace bralette, like the majority of CK designs, is simplicity at its best. The uncomplicated, clean-line model of this blue lace bralette, gives it a wispy and overwhelmingly attractive look.
The thin, plain underband ensures that the lace takes centre-stage, and its soft, simple, and stunningly pretty design will make you feel like a princess.
Available in sizes XS to XL, this bralette may be more suitable for smaller breasts, as the thinner underband may not give enough support for larger busts. Nevertheless, this lovely triangle pique lace bralette by CK is very comfortable and stylish. Offered in three attractive colours – blue, white, and pink, it will give a flattering look.
Composition:
90% nylon 10% elastane
Price & Reviews
You can check the latest pricing, see customer reviews and shop online at Calvin Klein:
Conclusion
When choosing the best bralette for you, consider how much support you need and what shape best suits your body shape to get the best result and fit that makes you feel and look amazing!
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