The 13 Best Sports Bras. Period.
Whether you’re going to a HIIT class or just want to live in your various athleisure.
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by The Candidly Team
Whether you’re someone who lives in your sports bra, or throws on some old, ratty one that’s been sitting in the back of your drawer gathering dust for 7 years because you’re going to attempt a HIIT workout in your living room, finding the right sports bra is just a sea of unending questions.
Should it be tight, but not so tight that you can’t breathe? Should you focus on support, or comfort and breathability? Is it even possible to find a sports bra that keeps everything in place AND is comfortable AND you can actually breathe in it AND isn’t a total nightmare to peel off your sweaty body? Why does every sports bra have 23 straps that all criss-cross and get tangled?
Well, we found 13 of them that might be the answer to your specific needs. Notice we went for minimal straps and closures. Trying to figure out which strap goes where when you're running out the door to get to a yoga class, or dealing with pokey closures mid-down-dog, is NOT our ideal of comfort.
1. The Best If You Have big Boobs And Need Major Support
What: Wacoal Women's Underwire Sport Bra
Why we love it: Incredible support. Works even for high-impact workouts. Goes up to a size 40I. We were convinced by the almost 6500 glowing reviews, including one that says “I hope the inventor of this bra gets the Nobel Prize.”
Price: $68
2. The Best For Small Boobs
What: Lululemon Align™ Reversible Bra
Why we love it: For light to medium support and low-key workouts, there is nothing more comfortable. Insanely soft, not too tight, and did we mention that it’s reversible?
Price: $58
3. The Bra-Top That’s Both Chic And Functional
What: Girlfriend Dylan Tank Bra
Why we love it: If you run around in your athleisure lewk when you’re not even working out, this bra/top is for you. But it’s not JUST a cute outfit accoutrement. Almost 6k, 5-star reviews raving about the fit, comfort, and gorgeous colors.
Price: $42
4. The Gloriously Comfortable One
What: Knix LuxeLift Pullover Bra
Why we love it: Some of us don’t really care about/understand descriptions that focus on “support” and “impact” and we just want something comfortable we can work out in. This is that something.
Price: $50
5. The Basic, Budget Option
What: FITTIN Racerback Sports Bras
Why we love it: Good support, easy pullover style, well ventilated, and as inexpensive as $8.50.
Price: $8.49 - $37.99
6. The Best Combo Of Comfort, Style, And Utility
What: Outdoor Voices Doing Things Bra
Why we love it: If you like looking a little cute in your trendy Pilates class, but also want the bare minimum of comfort and support, she’s your girl.
Price: $58
7. The Best For Marilyn-Like Hourglass Figures
What: Panache Women's Underwired Sports Bra
Why we love it: Widely hailed as the best for large cup sizes/small band sizes. Again, just look at the glowing reviews.
Price: $35.47 - $81.91
8. The Perfect Fit For All Sizes
What: Girlfriend Tommy Cropped Bra
Why we love it: The flattering square neckline. The low back. The super soft but supportive fabric. And goes up to a 6XL. Ideal for medium impact workouts like boxing or spin class.
Price: $42
9. The Best For Plus Size
What: Nike Swoosh Medium-Support Non-Padded Sports Bra
Why we love it: The wide straps give extra support, while the snug fabric keeps you secure. Also, you must see the colors.
Price: $30
10. The Best For Runners
What: Athleta Advance Bra B-G
Why we love it: This sports bra was literally designed for runners.
Price: $69
11. The Game-Changing Front Zip
What: Knix Catalyst Front Zip Sports Bra
Why we love it: Wriggling out of a wet, tight sports bra is enough to prevent us from going to the gym entirely. Never do that again with this front-zip.
Price: $89
12. The Cutest if you wear your sports bra constantly
What: Lululemon Flow Y Nulu Bra Light Support
Why we love it: Thin straps and a slightly curved neckline are a dream silhouette when you want to highlight the shoulder muscles you’ve worked so hard to acquire.
Price: $48-$52
13. The Best Support For Your Highest Energy Workouts
What: Knix Catalyst Sports Bra
Why we love it: Ideal when you need extra support for your toughest HIIT workouts.
Price: $89
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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