30 Best Bras For Low-Cut Tops (That Won't Show Your Straps)

Hide your bra and strut your stuff.

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When wearing low-cut tops, it's tempting to wear no bra at all — those dreaded exposed straps and cup tops are the worst! But for many of us, wearing a bra is just not an option. However, finding a bra to wear with a low-cut top doesn't have to be an ordeal. In fact, there are tons of cute and sexy options, from a plunging deep V bra to more conventional styles.

There's strapless bras, bralettes, bandeaus, and styles that involve full coverage, minimal coverage, super deep U-plunge, and so much more — basically, you can have anything you want, with any top you own. And with these bras for low-cut tops, you can make it work.

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Bralette

1. Eberjey Goddess Pima Cotton Bralette

This bra is dainty and delicate but somehow still super sexy. It's cut from stretchy Pima Cotton and is a plunge bra that will work under even the most barely there of tops. We love this one because even if the bra does peek through a bit, who cares? It's so cute and sexy!

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​(ShopStyle, $38)

2. Jockey Natural Beauty Molded Cup Bralette

This plunging V-neck design has soft built-in padding with a flattering fit and light-impact support. The stretchy, wide under-bust band offers lasting comfort, while adjustable straps provide a customizable fit. This is a bralette that is also comfortable and casual enough to be worn as an everyday bra.

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(Jockey, $28)

3. Fortnight Ara Plunge Bralette

​This plunge bralette is a wirefree bra made of super silky soft, French-dotted stretch lace. The deep V-neckline creates elongated, flattering lines, edged in elastic binding, which will be flattering to many figures and create great lines and foundation on any of your low-cut tops and dresses.

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​(ShopStyle, $98)


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Plunging

4. Figleaves “Juliette” Lace Non-padded Bra

This super-plunge bra is trimmed with intricate lace detailing. Even if it does peek out under your top, it'll still look great. This lingerie must-have comes in lots of fun colors, too.

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(Fig Leaves, $34)

5. Fashion Forms Seamless U-Plunge Bra

These uniquely designed wireless cups have higher cut sides that help cleavage by pushing the breast toward the center of the body. This is a great asset to give you better cleavage, but still help provide support for those low-cut dresses. 

(ShopStyle, $28)

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6. Maidenform Sexy Plunge Bra 

This bra has seamless foam cups and a cut out section in the wide band with a wire inside to create a brilliant backless look without adhesive. The bra also comes with convertible straps and clear straps, giving tons of options.

(ShopStyle, $30)

7. Tobeinstyle Women's Deep-Plunge Convertible V-Bra

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This bra's deep U-shaped plunging neckline is perfect under those low-cut dresses and tops. Its softly padded underwire cups and convertible straps can be worn conventional, halter, or criss-cross, meaning it'll work with all sort of backs and necklines. Perfect for travel when you don't want to have to take a half dozen bras with you for a weekend trip!

(Amazon)

8. Elomi Plus-Size Plunge Matilda Bra

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A plunging neckline does not have to mean minimal coverage, but all too often we sacrifice shape for coverage and comfort. This plunge underwire bra features embroidery along sheer top panels of cups for a beautiful look. 

(ShopStyle, $69)

9. Body by Wacoal Front-Closure Bra

This style is fantastic for plunging low-cut necklines and sleeveless tops. This bra's narrow shoulder straps wand widened sheer panels in front along with adjustable T-back straps mean a comfortable and supportive but still flattering fit.

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(ShopStyle, $48)

10. Passionata Brooklyn Plunge Bra

This bra's plunging cups are great to enhance and support cleavage up to a G-cup, while the smooth tulle and lace lie invisible under clothing, meaning it can spice up any outfit. The foam underwire cups plunge very low in the center to create a deep V-neckline, with a double-lined mesh band that subtly smooths your back and sides​.

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(Chantelle, $55)

11. OnGossamer Next To Nothing Underwire Demi Plunge Bra

This plunge bra's contoured cups with push-up pads give you extra shape in this demi bra that is so comfortable, it feels like you are wearing nothing at all, which you would be if you could get away with it!

(ShopStyle, $46)

12. Natori Women's Sheer Convertible Ultra Light Contour Plunge Bra

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This seamless underwire bra is made of soft stretch mesh and lightly-lined cups that help keep you modest, with a clear center gore. The bra is convertible to either a criss-cross or halter style, leading to lots of options. We love the beautiful floral embroidery on this one and the underwire plunge creates weightless shaping. 

(ShopStyle, $50)

13. Nordstrom Lingerie Convertible Plunge Bra

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This plunging bra is supported by pocketed, wireless cups and convertible straps perfect for those necklines that seem to be hopeless with other undergarment options. It gives great coverage, lift, and foundation without a ton of excess fabric that is sure to show.

(ShopStyle, $28)

14. ThirdLove 24/7 Seamless Stripe Plunge Bra

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These soft memory foam cups will offer great support and there’ll be no peek-a-book in this semi-sheer striped fabric overlay. We love the plunge style for all our summer tops!

(ThirdLove, $72)

Strapless

15. Peyton Wirefree Strapless Convertible Bra

The Peyton Strapless bra is wirefree, keeping things comfortable without sacrificing support, something we can't say enough good things about. The adjustable straps will make this bra work with any top and any look you end up encountering.

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(ShopStyle, $42)

16. Holisouse Mousand Strapless Invisible Silicone Bra

The best bras feel and look like you're wearing nothing at all. This strapless invisible bra uses medical grade silicone, adjusting the tightness of the strap in the middle to gather your breasts and make deep V-style.

(Amazon)

17. Hanky Panky Signature Lace Lined Bandeau

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The bandeau bralette in lace is lined in mesh and can be worn in place of a strapless bra. Bras without straps are an essential part of a summer or early fall lingerie wardrobe, and this is one we're stocking up on.

(ShopStyle, $42)

18. Cosabella Never Say Never Flirtie Bandeau Bra

This all lace bandeau is easy to wear — just slip it on! It's lined at front for coverage and comes in semi sheer at the back, making it as sexy as it is functional.

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(ShopStyle, $55.50)

19. Harper Wilde "The Flex" Bra

This bra is great in that it is perfect for low-cut tops but offers a ton of support via boning with no-slip seams that will keep your bra in place with or without straps. Their signature "X" bridge design also is perfect for folding for storage and travel. 

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(Harper Wilde, $35)


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T-shirt Bra

20. Le Mystere Safari Plunge T-Shirt Bra

The Safari bra features soft foam plunging cups and scooped ballet back, which makes it one of their top picks for everyday comfort. It also has a wide size range from 34C-40G. We love how comfortable and versatile this one is.

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(ShopStyle, $68)

21. Maidenform One Fab Fit T-Shirt Bra

This seamless, low-cut design has two-way stretch foam cups and soft microfiber fabric, which gives you a smooth fit. It's also great to wear under your sheerest and most form-fitting of low-cut tops.

(ShopStyle, $19.99)

Push-up

22. La Senza Sugar Push-Up Bra

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Feel like a bit extra oomph today? This 2-cup push-up bra has lightweight foam padding, deep plunge with ring detail at center gore, and double styling adjustable bra straps that can be worn classic, crossed or halter.

(La Senza, $42.95)

23. Blush Micro Push-Up

The Micro Push-Up was designed for the ladies who want to accentuate their cleavage and still have support. This low plunge is comfortable enough to be an everyday basic and features a racerback and front closure.

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(Blush Lingerie, $38)

24. Eleter Silicone Bra Self Adhesive Invisible Push-Up Bra

This "bra" is not a bra, but it kind of is one. You get what we mean. It is a great way to make your breasts look fuller with more cleavage and also add coverage with your barely there tops.

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(Amazon)

25. DKNY Intimates Litewear Wireless

This lightweight convertible flexible bra is a contour/t-shirt bra with flexible, lightly padded cup and mesh trim at the top cup edge. The plunge in the front is perfect under low-cut tops, making it a great choice for summer.

(ShopStyle, $28)

Convertible

26. Natori Sheer Convertible Contour Bra

 

If you're not into a plunge bra,  this is a fair compromise because it's essentially a regular bra with a sheer insert. The sheer part of the bra makes it a "conventional" bra, but you still get all the benefits of a plunge bra that traditionally is in a U- or V-shape. The bra is also lined and seamless and comes with convertible straps.

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(Amazon)

27. Va Bien Marquise Plunge Basque Bra

 

Wear it criss-cross, wear it halter, or wear it regular. Whichever way you choose to wear this pretty bra, you can customize the fit with the fully adjustable straps. The microfiber cups are seamless and give you a natural look, too.

(Her Room, $85)

28. Soma Intimates Memorable Push Up With Piping

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In a beautiful shade of very on-trend mulberry, this push up creates beautiful cleavage, but with minimal fabric at the top, so your bra won’t show through your top. The memory foam cups are super soft against skin which helps to mold to the body to give a natural lifted shape and beautiful cleavage.

(ShopStyle, $50)

Knotted

29. Out from Under Lucky Knot Tie Front Bra Top

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This knotted bra top has a fun bikini-like twisted center knot style, which reminds us of bathing suits from the eighties. The bra top is connected with thick shoulder straps and low back band that is pleated. It's so cute you can wear it as a bra and as a top!

(ShopStyle, $20)

Contour Bra

30. Jeanie Strapless Contour Bra

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The smooth and seamless cups of this strapless contour bra are paired with a specially-engineered band that will have maximum versatility and all-day support. We love this one!

(Gwynnie Bee, $48)


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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her at alywalansky@gmail.com.

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