The 20 Best Bras for Small Chests |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

last updated 10 June 2020

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There is no real reason for me to wear a bra. I have nothing to hold up or in—just a small chest that at times is more visible than others, depending on my outfit. Because there are no structural needs for my bra-wearing, I choose bras purely based on how they make me feel. And I only like the feel of one kind: an unlined underwire bra.

Underwire? No lining? I can hear the cries of dissent from my quarantined home office, but hear me out. I actually like having a small chest, so I don't want to create an illusion of something that isn't there. And I don't want a flimsy bra that is going to move every time I do. The underwire ensures that everything—flesh and fabric—is going to stay in place no matter how many times I tuck my hair behind my ears or how crazy I dance. I know many find the underwire confining or uncomfortable, but to me, it feels like a steady embrace.

I feel so strongly about these two details that anything else could be true about the bra, and I'd still buy it. Plunge cups or demi cups? Doesn't matter. Classic straps versus racerback straps? Don't care. Mesh, lace, silk, or microfiber? I'll take all four if they have an underwire and no lining.

Convinced yet? I've handpicked 20 unlined underwire bras for your easy shopping.

COS

Underwire Mesh Bra

The first unlined bra with underwire I ever bought was from COS, and I've never looked back. I love the two-tone fabric on this blush-colored one.

Skarlett Blue

Minx Balconette Bra

Wear this light-nude bra under a white tee.

H&M

Unpadded Underwire Lace Bra

Imagine this black lace peeking out from under a scoop-neck top.

Here's the underwear I pair with my super-specific bras:

Uniqlo

Airism Ultra Seamless Bikini

This is my all-time favorite underwear. It's ultra-soft and leaves no lines under your clothing. I have multiple pairs in various colors, and I'll be adding this new lavender shade to my collection.

Eberjay

Naya Classic Lace Thong

I love panties that toe the line between brief and thong. Don't forget to pair this with the matching bra above.

Topshop

Recycled Lace Thong

Lace thongs are pretty but practical.

Madewell

The Great Eros Canova Tenga

I love this seamless thong so much I would order it even if it didn't match the Madewell bra above.

Skims

Stretch Satin Thong

High-cut bikini bottoms are so popular it's no surprise the trend made its way into the lingerie world.

COS

Stretch-Mulberry Silk Underwear

I usually prefer thongs, but this silk piece perfectly matches the COS bra above.

Hanky Panky

Snow Fall Low-Rise Thong

Sometimes life is about the small things, like knowing that your underwear has a fun polka-dot print even if no one else will.

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Aralyn Beaumont joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the copy editor for branded content after a career in food media. Years of poring over intricate recipes with a fine-tooth comb and working with high-profile chefs has prepared her well for working with fashion's top brands while honoringBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's voice. Her background as a research editor makes her a finicky editor who will probably care too much about making sure all copy is as factually accurate and aligned with the house style guide as can be. Maybe it's because she's a Gemini, but her personal style is impossible to pin down: One day you'll see her in a turtleneck sweater tucked into a midi skirt with heeled boots, and the next, she'll be wearing mom jeans, a white Hanes tee, and classic Vans. At the end of the day, her style reflects her various moods. Sometimes it will be feminine and elegant, and others it will be grungy or androgynous. Certain things will always remain constant, though. She'll forever be on the hunt for the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans.