
I understand all the love around the bra now. Since crowning it our best bra, I tried out the Feathers for myself when Natori sent it to me for review. 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.” Writer Molly Lamoureux calls this bra “the unicorn of undergarments” for its comfort and support. 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. The cult favorite turned classic Natori Feathers has been a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale best seller with Strategist readers for years.

Sizes: 30A–38DD | Underwire: Wired | Cup style and coverage: T-shirt-style cups with a light lining and molded mesh
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To simplify the process, I asked professional undergarment fitters, lingerie-store owners, and those who have tried tons of styles about their most beloved bras (and I’ve included a couple of my own favorites, too).

Since no two boobs are alike (which is why you also need straps that adjust accordingly without digging into your shoulders) and considering all of the above, it’s easy to see why bra shopping can be so challenging. I previously theorized (in our small-bust-specific bra guide) that the best bra is one you don’t have to think about, and the longer I’ve been on the bra beat, the more I’ve come to believe that’s true.

It should separate and support your breasts without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable. It has to disappear under your clothing while not cutting into your chest from any angle. The bra gets a bad rap because it can be hard to find one that fits, but it’s doing a lot. As our resident underwear expert - I have thought about granny panties much more than anyone should - I’ve come to realize there’s no supporting player quite like the bra.
