With a huge percentage of new babies born in June, July, August and September, now is the time of year that many moms-to-be are shopping for maternity bras, learning about nursing bras, and experiencing all of the changes that come along with the final trimester of pregnancy. Maternity bras can be a daunting topic to navigate, in the midst of all of the things clamoring for your attention, so here are a few of the most common maternity bra Q&As for your Friday reading:

Question from Poots:

When should I start wearing a maternity bra? At how many months should one start wearing a maternity bra and why is the traditional underwired sort so bad?

Answer:
Every woman’s body and pregnancy is different, so the short answer is: you should switch to a maternity bra when your regular bras are no longer providing enough support! For most women, this happens in the third trimester, although it may happen earlier or later depending on your pregnancy.

Regarding underwires: underwire maternity bras aren’t bad at all! There are myths and plenty of second-hand anecdotes that underwires can cause problems with the mammary glands or binding of the breast tissue, but that simply isn’t true. The only time this might occur is with a poorly-fitted bra, in which case all bets are off. So check out our fit guidelines to make sure you get a properly-fitted maternity bra, and feel free to go underwire or wireless as you like – it’s all about how you’re most comfortable!

Question from Your Highness:

What is the difference between a normal bra and a maternity bra? I’m only 5 weeks along and yet my bras are getting suuuuuper uncomfortable and i’m already popping out of them. I keep reading that I should get a maternity bra? What is the difference between that a non-maternity bra?

Answer:
At five weeks, it’s not uncommon to start to feel breast tenderness, nipple sensitivity and an increase in breast size. While the breasts increase in size throughout a pregnancy – particularly in the final trimester – it doesn’t take long for some women’s bras to get quite uncomfortable.

A maternity bra differs from a normal bra in that it is designed with the changes to a woman’s body during pregnancy in mind. Many maternity bras feature molded cups or seam-free cups so there are no seams to irritate sore or sensitive breast tissue. Maternity bras are typically made of a material with some give and stretch, to be more forgiving as breast size changes. They tend to have wider straps and a wider band to provide good support to swelling breasts. And they’re designed with comfort in mind. A good maternity bra would mitigate many of the discomforts you’re having!

Question from Mirage:

What is the difference between maternity bras and nursing bras? Our lactation consultant recommended that we get a nursing bra. What is the difference between the two?

Answer:
There are two main differences between maternity bras and nursing bras: nursing bras tend to have cups that open in order to facilitate breast feeding, and many nursing bras are lined or designed to accommodate pads to catch any leakage instead of letting it seep through the bra and wet the shirt.

There’s a lot of crossover between maternity bras and nursing bras – they tend to have similar design features, and we feature many bras in both categories here at Big Girls Bras. Realistically, you can buy nursing bras to wear as maternity bras during the final stages of the pregnancy, and then use them as intended to nurse after the baby is born.

What about it, new mommies-to-be – do you have any more questions about maternity bras? Or nursing bras? We’re happy to feature a Part 2 to this Q&A if you need more info!

Last week, we took a look at how to shop for bras to wear in warmer weather. New moms and moms-to-be deserve to be comfortable when the hot, humid weather rolls in, so we’ve prepped a maternity bra and nursing bra lineup to keep new moms and moms-to-be comfortable in warm weather!

What to Look for in a Warm-Weather Maternity Bra or Nursing Bra
Check out our article on how to shop for bras to wear in warmer weather for the full story, but two of the most important elements to look for when you’re shopping for warm-weather bras are fabrics and design. You want to look for fabric blends, such as microfiber blends, that are breathable and wick moisture away from the skin. Cotton is a no-no – it may feel soft and comfortable, but it’s horrible in warm weather. Look for minimal designs – bra cups that are lacy or sheer can be more breathable, while full, thick molded cups, unless they’re made of breathable materials, are out. Here are a few of our top picks to get you started:

Anita Seamless Breathable Super Stretch Maternity Bustier 5100
The Anita Seamless Breathable Super Stretch Maternity Bustier 5100 is quite possibly our most comfortable maternity bra for new moms-to-be! The soft, super stretchy material is so comfortable to wear when you’re sleeping or lounging around the house. This bra is wire-free and designed with a focus on comfort and lounging, so some women may want something with more structure to wear out of the house – but it’s great for weekend wear, or to put on when you get home from work. The Nylon/Elastane blend is breathable and soft, combining the best qualities of microfiber with the feel of cotton.

Anita Aero Soft Microfiber Breathable Nursing Bra 5049
If you’ve recently given birth and you want a good nursing bra that will also keep you comfortable during muggy summer months, try the Anita Aero Soft Microfiber Breathable Nursing Bra 5049. This Nylon/Polyester/Elastane blend is a great double-sided microfiber – soft and breathable, you’re going to love it. The preformed cups make it perfect for wearing under t-shirts, and this bra is designed so that nursing pads don’t show through. The KwikKlip system makes it easy to open one-handed – this is definitely one of the best bras for a new mom’s summer wardrobe.

Leading Lady Sport Soft Cup Nursing Bra 4388
Sports bras definitely make great warm-weather bras, with their moisture-wicking, breathable, comfortable fabrics. Who says new moms can’t enjoy a good sport bra? The Leading Lady Sport Soft Cup Nursing Bra 4388 is one of our favorite double-duty bras for new moms. The polyblend is breathable, moisture-wicking and comfortable – making it great for a heavy workout or even just a walk on a hot, muggy day. The one-handed clasp is easy to open and close, making nursing a breeze, and the wide straps add to the overall comfort of the bra.

Any questions? Ready to get shopping? Check out our complete selection of maternity bras and nursing bras to find your new favorite warm-weather bra to keep you comfortable and dry this summer!

Becoming a mother is a great blessing, but it also entails big changes! Impending motherhood creates big changes in our bodies, which we greet in different manners. Some lucky women find that pregnancy agrees with them immensely, and get the beautiful pregnancy glow. Other women find pregnancy more difficult, and may even resist the changes to their body that come along with creating a new life. Unfortunately, refusing to acknowledge and accommodate those changes can lead to discomfort, and even long-term consequences!

Would You Buy Maternity Clothes?
Seems like an obvious question, right? When you’re pregnant, of course you’d buy maternity clothes. But not every woman feels that way. Women avoid buying maternity clothes for a variety of reasons – they don’t want to feel “big” or they don’t want to spend a lot of money on clothes that they’ll only wear for a few months, or something else entirely.

I have a friend who refused to buy maternity clothes until she was 7 months, when we had to practically drag her into a store because she was living in a pair of sweats and an oversized t-shirt (that was starting to get way too snug). When she finally gave in and bought a pair of maternity pants, with the comfortable, supportive band that hugs the baby belly, she was shocked by the difference it made! She immediately experienced a decrease in back pain, as the clothes helped support the weight of her growing belly, and she had a lot more freedom of movement (and comfort!) with the new pants.

Unfortunately, even when women do acknowledge the changes and buy a maternity wardrobe, they often neglect the maternity bras. But if this is the kind of difference a pair of pants can make, imagine what a difference a good bra would make!

Your Body Changes During Pregnancy
There’s no point in denying it – your body changes during pregnancy. And a big part of those changes involve your breasts. They gain cup sizes as your body prepares to produce milk to feed your new baby, and breasts often become more sensitive, full and heavy as a pregnancy progresses. Trying to stuff them into the same old bras you wore before pregnancy is a mistake, which can have both short-term and long-term consequences!

Maternity and nursing bras are designed to accommodate these changes to your body. Mothers-to-be need good, supportive bras, and maternity bras are designed to be more robust and provide that support. They tend to offer more generous cups, sometimes with the ability to stretch somewhat to accommodate your body as your breast size fluctuates. As you get into nursing, you’ll want bras that are easy to open, and that will accommodate pads or are lined in the event that you experience leakage.

Don’t be like my friend and live in denial of the changes that come along with pregnancy. Invest in a good, comfortable maternity wardrobe – that includes good maternity bras! Your back, neck and shoulders will thank you for good, supportive bras; your breasts will feel more comfortable; and some doctors even suggest that a good, supportive bra can help mitigate somewhat the long-term affects your pregnancy has on your breasts.

The weekend is coming, and you’ve got plans to go clubbing with your favorite girlfriends, that hot guy you’ve been lusting after, or your gay bff. But what do you wear? If you’re like most of us, you’ve picked out that perfect clubbing outfit after much shopping and deliberation – but don’t forget to pay attention to what you wear underneath! These are our top pick bras for clubbing – today is all about helping you find the right look for every outfit or every approach to clubbing.

Cleavage Bra
Cleavage bras are great with your favorite low-cut, square-neck and slight v-neck clubbing shirts! A good cleavage bra gives you nice, rounded shaping and makes your assets look more than ample. One of our favorite cleavage bras for clubbing is the Freya Deco Half Cup Molded Underwire Bra AA 4232. This great bra features seamless, molded cups that will be invisible under your top, but provide great lift and shaping. It has internal push-up pads to give you some added lift and shaping, and the straps are wide-set which makes it great for low, open necklines.

Plunge Bra
Got a plunging v-neck dress or top you wanna rock on club night? Try a plunge bra like the Dominique Convertible Multi Function Butterfly Bra 5000. This fabulous bra is one of our clubbing favorites – it features convertible straps so you can wear it a wide variety of ways to pair with backless, low back, racerback and off-the-shoulder shirts. The low front is perfect for a plunging free, and the cups are seamless molded cups that give you reasonable coverage while disappearing under your favorite club outfits.

Sexy Bra
Do you love a low-cut shirt with a little bit of lacy bra showing through? We’ve got you covered! We love a good balcony bra with lacy cup tops if you like to flash a little bit of sexy bra when you’re clubbing, and one of our favorite styles for this type of look is the Freya Rio Balcony Underwire Bra AA3510. This sexy bra has a great chain-link styling along the cup tops, and the light crochet look makes interesting texture and gives some flashes of skin while still providing ample coverage. The metal accessory complements the chain link cup tops, and all of this combines to create a high-fashion look in a wonderful, supportive bra that’s great for fuller busts.

Bounce-Prevention Bra
Do you go clubbing just to get your dance on, but hate the bouncing bosoms that threaten to give someone a black eye? Maybe a sport bra is the best clubbing bra for you. It can be tough to find a good compromise between coverage and bounce prevention – some of our best no-bounce sports bras involve a lot of coverage that just won’t look right with your clubbing outfit. So we’ve picked three of our top favorites so you can decide which works best for your clubbing needs – just keep in mind that less coverage compromises some of the no-bounce properties:

• Elomi Energise Underwire Sports Bra 8040
• Le Mystere Energie Sport Bra 320
• Freya Active Underwire Sports Bra AA4002

Looking for something else? Drop us a comment or leave us a message on Facebook and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect bra for clubbing!

When you’re shopping for a bra, it’s silly to assert that price is no object. Most of us are slaves to our pocketbooks, so it may seem unwise or even impossible to spend ~$100+ on a single bra. The question we’re forgetting to ask, though, is what does that ~$100+ get you in a bra? Why are the so-called “expensive” bras priced at over $100, and is it actually worth considering them in that price range?

Design
If you browse $100+ bras long enough, you quickly see that the designs of these bras tend to be a bit more elaborate, elegant, feminine and sophisticated. Take a look at our premium brands, like Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Conturelle and Chantelle – you can see the difference. They’re designed to appeal to the woman who is willing to spend that much on a bra. But what may not be readily apparent is the thought and R&D that goes into these pretty designs sported by our high-priced, premium brands.

Conturelle, for example, has women who actually test their bra designs by physically wearing the bras and providing feedback. These designs are then iterated upon and refined before they ever make it to manufacturing. As a result, these designs tend to be well-considered, with thoughtful details. They fit well and hold up for all-day wear without becoming uncomfortable. They provide superior support, and yes – they tend to be more feminine and pretty than value-priced bra brands.

Details
Premium bra brands like Prima Donna, Marie Jo and Conturelle also pay serious attention to the detailing that goes into every bra. Embroidery is often hand-embroidered; lace is the highest quality premium lace; and all of the fabrics and materials are meticulously produced to exacting specifications of comfort and high-quality. These brands will send materials back that don’t fit their requirements – they insist on having it done right.

They also tend to include thoughtful details, too, such as Conturelle’s insistence on using nickel-free, allergy-tested underwires to eliminate any discomfort for women with sensitive skin. The amount of handcrafting that goes into these bras makes them a work of art, and the top-quality materials that go into their construction justifies the higher price range.

Longevity
An insistence on quality pays off for our premium brands. Our high-end bras, when properly cared for, tend to last longer, remain comfortable longer, and retain their shape better than low-cost, value brands. You may end up wearing out 3 bras that cost you $30 each in the time you’d wear out one bra like the Conturelle Joy Underwire Bra 501; you’d spend just as much or more on low-priced bras, and you wouldn’t get to enjoy the superior fit and comfort of these premium brands.

Think of our high-quality bras as an investment in your wardrobe. You can buy a premium bra for a special occasion, but if you’re anything like me, it’ll creep into your regular wardrobe because you just love wearing it so much. If you invest in a few great high-quality staples, though, they can form a wonderful core for your wardrobe – and you’ll experience for yourself why quality matters.

Today’s Friday Q&A is for all of the big-busted ladies out there! Are you someone who wishes for smaller boobs? Do you feel like they’re always getting in your way, or drawing too much attention, or keeping you from wearing the really cute shirts you love? Today’s Q&A is for you!

Question from Noonerz:

What bra makes your breasts appear smaller?
I have heard of bra that makes your boobs look a lot smaller. I wear a 36 DD and I hate it. A girl I knew told me about how when she had boobs my size she bought a bra that pulled her boobs in and held them down and made her look like she only wore a size B. What is it called?

Answer:
As cup sizes grow larger, this is an increasingly common issue. Women wish for smaller breasts for a variety of reasons, but few actually want to or can afford to take the step of breast reduction surgery. If you’ve wanted smaller boobs, there are two keys to resolving your issues:

Minimizer Bras are the Keys to Smaller Boobs
If you actually want to make your breasts appear to be smaller, you need a minimizer bra. Minimizer bras are designed to redistribute your breast tissue to make your boobs seem smaller. Most of them widen the breasts and compress them against the chest wall to “squish” them and reduce projection.

Many of our shoppers here at Big Girls Bras are women with large breasts, so we offer a wide array of minimizer bras for you to choose from. Some of our top recommendations for someone in your size range, Noonerz, would be:

• Dominique Seamless Underwire Minimizer Bra 7000
• Aviana Plus Size Underwire Minimizer Bra 2457
• Bali Minimizer Satin Tracings Underwire Bra 3562

These are three different minimizer bras in different price points and designs, so hopefully one of them is a good fit for you.

Minimizer bras help if projection is your problem – like if you love a cute shirt but it’s always too tight or stretched-looking across your boobs. Unfortunately, though, projection isn’t the only problem – sometimes wider breasts make your chest actually seem larger, particularly if you’ve got narrow shoulders or a narrow torso. Containing your breast tissue within the boundaries of your torso – even if it means increasing your projection – can sometimes help you look and feel smaller on top. It depends entirely on your body. But if this is your goal, you need to look for a bra with the right shape – i.e. a design concentrated on projection instead of width with narrower-set straps and cups. Fit plays a huge role in this, too.

Fit Plays an Important Role in the Appearance of Breast Size
Many women find that when they’re wearing the wrong bra size, their breasts look bigger, they look saggy, they cause discomfort, and clothes fit oddly – some of the top reasons women complain about large breasts. Fit expert Frederika Zappe has some wonderful stories about full-busted women who learned to love their breasts again after just being properly fitted! One, in fact, had breast reduction surgery scheduled – but she canceled it after finding that bra fit made such a huge difference for her. So make sure you’re properly fitted! Check out our fit guidelines – don’t just buy the same size you’ve always bought because “that’s your size.” Fit yourself and adjust your size as needed – you may find you don’t even need a minimizer bra, but the right bra size will change your relationship with your boobs!

Warm-Weather Sports Bra
Sports bras are the easiest category for hot-weather shopping, as sport bra designers expect you to be working hard and need moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics! Many of our sports bras are great for hot weather, so we’re giving you a couple of our favorite picks:

Anita Rosa Faia Sport BH Sports Bra 5527: this great sports bra is made with a polyester/nylon/cotton/polyurethane blend that wicks moisture away from the body, and provides high breathability. The design itself is moderately low-cut for a sports bra, which helps prevent overheating.

Shock Absorber Level 4 D Plus Max Sports Bra Top B4490: this sports bra offers a bit more coverage, which is slightly less ideal in terms of temperature control. However, it makes up for it with superior bounce prevention for high-impact activities, and a moisture-wicking, reasonably breathable CoolMax Meryl fabric blend.

Warm-Weather Everyday Bra
Everyday bras are super important, obviously, as these bras form the staple of your wardrobe! One of our favorite everyday bras for hot weather is the Glamorise Natural wire Satin and Lace Underwire Bra Style 9180. This wonderfully functional everyday bra features a nylon polyamide/polyester/cotton/elastane lycra blend that is comfortable and breathable enough to wear even on hot days. The moisture-wicking fabric in the side panels and back is designed to offer all-day comfort. The bandless design and lace cup-tops add to the comfort in this simple, contemporary design.

Warm-Weather T-Shirt Bra
Finding a good warm-weather t-shirt bra can be a real challenge, but they’re essential for our wardrobes because we want to wear t-shirts when the weather is hot! T-shirt bras are often padded or foam-molded, which can make them more inclined to retain heat and cause moisture-related problems. The Prima Donna Spacer Bra 0161337 is exactly the kind of t-shirt bra you’ll love in your warm-weather wardrobe. This full-cup bra is made with a polyamide/elastane/polyester blend, which Prima Donna is calling “an innovative spacer material” – it’s a knit that breathes! This breathable material makes it perfect for warmer climates.

Warm-Weather Maternity/Nursing Bra
Moms shouldn’t be left out when it comes to having comfortable, breathable bras, but it can be tough to find a good warm-weather maternity or nursing bra when most of the designs feature lined or padded cups. We’ve got a couple of good picks for moms, though:

Anita Underwired Nursing Bras 5041: this wonderfully simple nursing bra is made with a nylon/elastane blend that is light and breathable, giving new moms the elusive comfort of a lightweight nursing bra. The stretchy, lace-like material is slightly sheer and breathable, and the cup bottoms aren’t too robust and deal well with hot climates.

Freya Soft Cup Nursing Bra AA1212: alternately, this Freya soft cup nursing bra is made of a lovely, lightweight material that features an internal lining of Ferran Ice to wick moisture away from the body. Hard to beat that on a hot day! Wire-free design great for moms who don’t like underwires.

Do you have a favorite warm-weather bra? Share it with us – summer’s coming and it’s time to update my bra wardrobe!

Warm weather has been tantalizing parts of the country, and as we’re marching steadily toward June, it’s only a matter of time before we’re all dealing with the heat! Before spring slips away entirely, now is a great time to revisit your bra wardrobe and make sure you’ve got what you need to see you through the warm weather. Just like you’d add window fans, floor fans and air conditioners in a heat wave, you need to adjust your wardrobe accordingly – or deal with the discomfort and potential medical issues that come otherwise!

Why Does Weather Matter?
We all have a winter wardrobe and a summer wardrobe, but few women think of changing bras to prepare for the change in weather. Unfortunately, this is a problem! With the wrong bra, hot weather can cause anything from mild discomfort to chafing, heat rash, raw skin or even overheating. If you’re wearing a robust (i.e. huge) bra design in a non-breathable fabric while you’re working out – particularly if you’re working out in the heat – you could actually cause your core temperature to rise to the point of heat stroke. Pay as much attention to your bra wardrobe as you do your clothes to keep yourself healthy and comfortable!

Materials
When you’re shopping for warm-weather bras, you want to look for breathable, light, moisture-wicking materials. Cotton is actually a no-no for warm weather; it tends to soak up sweat and remain uncomfortable and clammy against your skin. Microfiber or polyester/nylon/elastine blends tend to be good for warm weather bras – they offer moisture-wicking to keep you feeling dry, and they’re breathable which helps keep your core temperature lower – especially critical if the design offers a lot of coverage.

Sheer or lacy bras can help keep you cooler by permitting more airflow, but a lot of bras are sheer on top but feature a lined cup on the bottom, which may not provide the breathability you need. Look for a breathable knit, and pay special attention to the fabric used on the cup bottoms and around the band.

Design and Fit
Design is more important than you might think in shopping for good warm-weather bras. A sizable, robust bra design may provide support and coverage – but it can also make you overheat. Alternately, bras that don’t fit properly or whose design is not well-suited for your body can also cause problems. For example, if the bra cups don’t fully encapsulate your breasts, but instead leave your breasts sagging or resting on your chest wall – this can trap sweat and cause discomfort and even rashes.

Look for a bra design with an underwire that encapsulates your breasts, and cups that are ample enough to support them fully without any part of your breast resting on your chest wall. You also want a bra that’s properly fitted – particularly in the band – or you may find the bra cups drooping and causing sweat buildup along the band or underwire under the breasts, which can lead to chafing and skin rashes.

Hopefully, this is enough to help you get started finding the right bras for your warm-weather wardrobe. If you need some ideas, though, join us tomorrow for our warm-weather bra roundup!

Cleo and Freya are some of our favorite brands here at Big Girls Bras – and for good reason! Freya is an extremely easy-to-wear and easy-to-fit brand, and we’ve got a huge selection of Freya bras that we just love! (Our shoppers agree – check out all the great reviews on our Freya bras!) Cleo bras belong to the Panache family, which is also a great bra lineup, but with a slightly different focus. So what are the differences between these two bra brands?

Freya as a Brand
Freya is widely regarded in bra-fit circles as one of the most female-friendly bra brands. Freya is very easy to fit for a wide variety of body types, and they offer an array of designs that work well for women with full-on-bottom and medium-sized boobs. Freya’s bras run the gamut from cute to sexy – nothing they have can really be considered “dowdy.” Freya’s coverage and somewhat higher cut in many of their styles makes them quite reliable – particularly for women with fuller busts. Some people call Freya a great “starter” brand, meaning they offer good options for women who are just starting to explore the world of bra brands and bra fit after realizing they’ve been wearing the wrong bra size for years, or experiencing a fashion awakening that has led them on a bra pilgrimage.

Cleo as a Brand
Cleo is actually a part of the Panache line. According to Panache, Cleo “is a range designed for the fashion conscious and those with a young at heart attitude.” Cleo also offers great styles for fuller cups, with cup sizes up to J. Cleo bras are best for women with close-set breasts that have a lot of roundness and projection. Belonging to the Panache family, though, the Cleo fit can be slightly more challenging to get at first – you may have to try a few Cleo styles and sizes to capture the right fit for your body, as with all Panache bras. That being said, with the variety and the different fit details, when you find the right Cleo bra, you’re going to LOVE it!

Size and Fit Differences Between Cleo and Freya
Theoretically, the sizing for Freya and Panache (and therefore Cleo) are quite similar. If you consult our bra cup size comparison chart, you’ll see that these brands share common sizing conventions. However, the sizing and fit can vary a bit from design to design, with some of our shoppers saying that a few Freya bras feel like they run large in the band, so consult each individual bra reviews when it comes to sizing.

Fit-wise, the biggest differences between Cleo and Freya are the underwires. Freya tends to have narrow underwires, while Cleo, as a sub-brand of Panache, tends to have wider underwires. This can be a problem for some women who often find that the underwires are poking into their underarm – a narrower wire might be better.

In terms of bra design, Freya is more friendly toward women whose breasts are full on the bottom or moderate, although a few Freya styles work for women who are fuller on top. Cleo is great for close-set breasts that are round or project, and the have some styles that are friendlier for women who are full on top.

Price Differences Between Cleo and Freya
Price-wise, Freya and Cleo bras are comparable, although Freya offers a wider lineup, which means they have more variety in pricing. Most of our Freya bras tend to run about $10 more than Cleo, give or take, although we have plenty of Freya options in the same price point.

So what do you think? Are you a Cleo or a Freya girl? If you haven’t tried either of these brands, now is a great time to branch out – we’d highly recommend both!

Our Favorite Strapless Bra
One of our favorite strapless bras for any occasion is the Dominique Seamless Molded Strapless Bra 3541! This bra makes it into most of our strapless bra lineups, as it’s got a great all-around design. Molded cups provide natural shaping, and the fact that they’re seamless means they vanish invisibly under your clothes. Hidden microfiber provides support and lift, and side boning also adds to the support you get from this bra. It features removable straps that you can wear criss-cross, regular, or halter-style, and it has a non-skid grippy underband to prevent it from sliding down. It’s definitely one of our top strapless bras, and our shoppers love it too – they give it a 5-star rating!

Great Strapless Bras for Full-Busted Women
If you’ve got a fuller bust, we’ve got two favorite strapless bras to recommend, the first of which is the Fantasie of England Smoothing Seamless Strapless Bra 4530. This bra features foam-molded cups, similar to the Dominique bra above, but with a more robust underwire and design suitable for larger cup sizes. It’s got a ton of favorable reviews – our shoppers give it 4.5 out of 5 stars, and 100% would recommend it to a friend! It offers good support and medium coverage, and it’s comfortable, too! Removable straps make this a versatile strapless bra for big breasts.

Our other strapless bra recommendation for the fuller bust is the Panache Evie Strapless Bra 5320. Where the Fantasie above only goes up to an F/G, this Panache strapless bra supports up to an H cup size. This robust strapless bra features a three-section cup to provide more support and shaping, and the strong underwire and well-designed bra band provide strapless support that works even for fuller breasts. Removable straps also make this bra nice and versatile – make it an every day part of your wardrobe, or save it for the Friday night date outfit!

Top Plunge Strapless Bra
If you’ve got a low-cut or v-neck top or dress in your Friday night date ensemble, you need something like the Dominique Deep Plunge Strapless Bra 8103. This deep plunge strapless bra features extremely low front and sides, combined with a narrow back closure, to give you the ultimate silhouette and prevent bra show-through. The satin tricot construction and light lining make this bra extremely comfortable and well-fitted, and the lacy cup tops add a nice touch of sexiness to help you feel more confident on your big night. This plunge strapless bra is great if you’re looking for the ultimate in sexy cleavage.

What’s your favorite date-night strapless bra? Do you prefer something a little more lacy and frilly? Is there a certain brand you can’t get enough of? We’d love to hear your picks!