The 17 Very Best Bras

Sizes: 30A–38DD | Underwire: Wired | Cup style and coverage: T-shirt-style cups with a light lining and molded mesh

The cult favorite turned classic Natori Feathers has been a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale best seller with Strategist readers for years. The Feathers took the gold in this guide because it fulfills everything we were looking for: It comes in a range of sizes; features lightly lined, contoured cups; and has straps that become wider as you move up into larger sizes for more support.

Writer Molly Lamoureux calls this bra “the unicorn of undergarments” for its comfort and support. Parsons fashion-marketing student Tammy Lee is another devotee, describing how the bra makes “your boobs look natural while being held up.” It’s the top seller for shoppers with A through G cups at New York City’s Bra Tenders, according to store founder Lori Kaplan, who says the lightweight, seamless, deep-plunge bra works under T-shirts “but still has some feminine effects.”

Since crowning it our best bra, I tried out the Feathers for myself when Natori sent it to me for review. I understand all the love around the bra now. Although you can see the actual cups — as opposed to having them hidden under a layer of lining — I found it to be uplifting, like my breasts were being gently held up. And what makes the Feathers different from many T-shirt styles is the dramatic plunge at the center — yet the molded mesh ensured nothing could pop out. I’ll also note that Natori takes the title of “most mentioned” out of the bra brands I heard about from our panelists. Mia Leimkuhler, former Strategist senior manager of audience engagement, used to be a Feathers fan but has now switched to the Flora, which is similar but has thinner cup material.