Best Strapless Bras That Actually Stay in Place
Shopping for a strapless bra is a necessary evil: As much as you may hate wearing one, chances are you can’t live without it. Whether you're wearing an outfit that's strapless, has thin straps, or simply doesn't work with a regular bra, you’ll need a go-to style that’s comfortable, discreet under clothing, and stays in place all day long. On top of looking and feeling good, your strapless bra should be supportive and durable so it'll last over time.
The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests bras of all kinds (from sports bras to bralettes and then some) for washability and stretch recovery, then we send them out with consumer testers – real women with small busts, large busts, and a range of band sizes – for feedback on things like comfort, fit, support, ease of use, appearance and how well the bras stay in place over the course of the day.
The picks ahead are winners from our tests, along with newer styles from brands we love that also have rave reviews from shoppers. Here are the best strapless bras to buy in 2021:
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Strapless Bra
BEST OVERALL STRAPLESS BRA
This style was a top performer in our bra test, even beating out non-strapless styles. It not only held up well in the Lab (it didn’t shrink or stretch out!), but it was also a panel favorite for fit, support, appearance, and most importantly, staying in place for testers of both small and large cup sizes. One tester said: “Most strapless bras inch down over the course of the day, but this one didn't move around,” while another raved: “I wasn't pulling it up all day like I normally do with strapless bras.” It’s available in a wide range of sizes to fit a variety of body types and several shades of nude to match skin tones.
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BEST VALUE STRAPLESS BRA
DELIMIRA Underwire Contour Strapless Bra
Quality strapless bras can be pricey, especially styles for larger busts and full figures. This one comes in wide range of sizes (the band size goes up to 46), yet is a fraction of the cost of other plus-size strapless bras. It's also super popular on Amazon with thousands of reviewers singing its praises. Many swear they could never find strapless bras that fit their shape properly, but this one did.
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BEST STRAPLESS BRA DESIGNED FOR LARGE BUSTS
Strapless Bra
If you struggle to find strapless bras in a large cup size, this one’s made just for you. Freya bras are specifically designed for D-cups and larger and the brand has always done well in our tests. This strapless style is a popular choice and gives you good coverage, support, and stay-in-place capabilities. Just make sure to check the brand’s size chart to find your best size; it follows UK cup sizing which is different than U.S. brands.
A push up bra is your best to combat sagging, especially compared to popular bandeau strapless bras. This underwire style is also supportive and has soft padding for comfort and shaping benefits. It won't have as much of a barely-there feel as the more minimal bras, but it's also not too extreme with the push-up power so it can still look natural.
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BEST STRAPLESS BRA FOR SMALL BUSTS
This strapless bra comes from an online-only brand that gives you free shipping both ways so you can try on multiple sizes at home. It was a favorite among our B-cup testers because it fit well, felt supportive, and looked great under clothing. Plus, it’s available in an A-cup, which is surprisingly difficult to find.
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BEST STRAPLESS BRA FOR PLUS SIZES
Our testers always love Vanity Fair’s full-figure 
If you're looking for a supportive strapless bra without the underwire, this style from Wacoal (the same brand as our top pick) has a wide, smoothing band and built-in boning so it actually stays put, unlike many other wireless options. It also has foam cups to add comfort and give shape.
Beauty Back
bras, which have a wide, smoothing fabric around your back to get rid of bulges. This strapless style gives you the same benefits, but also has silicone strips on the inside to keep it in place without straps. The full-coverage cups offer good support without adding too much padding and real women swear by it6
BEST WIRELESS STRAPLESS BRA
Staying Power Wire Free Strapless Bra
If you're looking for a supportive strapless bra without the underwire, this style from Wacoal (the same brand as our top pick) has a wide, smoothing band and built-in boning so it actually stays put, unlike many other wireless options. It also has foam cups to add comfort and give shape.
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BEST STRAPLESS BRA FOR LIFTING
Everywhere Multi-Way Push-Up
A push up bra is your best to combat sagging, especially compared to popular bandeau strapless bras. This underwire style is also supportive and has soft padding for comfort and shaping benefits. It won't have as much of a barely-there feel as the more minimal bras, but it's also not too extreme with the push-up power so it can still look natural.
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BEST BANDEAU STRAPLESS BRA
Bandeau Bra
Bandeau bras won’t give you as much shape or support as traditional strapless styles, but they’re more comfortable without the underwire and structured padding. This one has a lace pattern and comes in lots of colors so you can actually get away with showing it as part of your outfit. There’s silicone on the top and bottom to help it stay in place and side boning for extra support that you don’t typically see in tube bras.
This wireless bandeau bra gives you the stretchy, relaxed comfort of a bralette without the straps. It has removable padding in case you prefer the shaping benefits and the material is both soft and lightweight. It's also a total steal as a set of three. Just note that it may not stay in place as well as other strapless bras with more structure to hold them up.
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BEST STRAPLESS BRALETTE
Bandeau Bra Pack
This wireless bandeau bra gives you the stretchy, relaxed comfort of a bralette without the straps. It has removable padding in case you prefer the shaping benefits and the material is both soft and lightweight. It's also a total steal as a set of three. Just note that it may not stay in place as well as other strapless bras with more structure to hold them up.
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BEST STICKY STRAPLESS BRA
Niidor Adhesive Bra
For low-back or backless tops and dresses, this
adhesive bra
goes totally strapless and sticks onto your skin. Even better: You can use it over and over again and it won’t leave behind sticky residue. It's Amazon's best selling adhesive bra, with verified reviewers saying it's easy to put on and stays in place after multiple uses.
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