As much as we love today’s many skin-baring fashiontrends—think skimpy, strappy tops and cut-out pants—they have, without a doubt, made shopping for the right intimates a bit more complicated. Thankfully on the shirt front, there are plenty of bra styles available to suit our more daring sartorial choices. For example, for backless dresses and tricky camis, adhesive bras come to the rescue. And for necklines that keep getting lower and lower? A plunge bra will be your new best friend. Plunge bras look similar to the average bra, but feature angled cups that create a plunging V shape and give you the lift and support you need while showing a little more skin. This allows them to wear more discreetly, never peeking out of deep V-necks and other lower neckline styles. Plus, many styles are also designed to give your cleavage a nice boost—which is never a bad thing. After sifting through countless options, we rounded up the 26 best plunge bras on the market. From lacy, underwired push-ups to comfy cotton bralettes, there’s something for every level of support and dressing situation. Keep reading to shop our picks.
When shopping for a plunge bra, the most important thing to keep in mind is what you’re planning to wear it with. Classic plunge bras are suitable for most lower-cut tops (and, thus, great to have on hand in your underwear drawer), but plunge bras with extra-deep U-shaped plunges are great for super low necklines—think those you may find on an evening dress or a going-out top. Another important factor is the level of support you need; plunge bras come in many styles, from wireless bralettes to ultra-supportive underwire styles, so choose yours based on the bra styles you typically find to be the most comfortable. If you need more lift or want to enhance your visible cleavage, look for styles with reinforced cups that push the breasts upwards and forwards.
The material should also come into play, but this is really up to personal preference. If you’re seeking pretty lingerie, you’ll find plenty of plunge style bras that don’t skimp on the lace or other sexy details, whereas plenty of brands offer comfy microfiber T-shirt bras or cotton bralettes with the same plunging cut.
Behold: the perfect T-shirt bra. Designed with light padding, this flexible fit style will give your cleavage an invisible boost, perfect for a low-cut white tee.
The wider spacing on these cups make it a perfect match for lower-cut scooped necklines.
Equipped with a built-in flexible support system to provide lift and shape, this U-shaped plunge bra will be discreet under even the most revealing necklines. Plus, the straps are removable, making it a great pick for strapless tops and dresses.
Okay, but how pretty is this one?
While, yes, this bra plunge bra is designed to not show under lower necklines, we certainly wouldn’t be mad if a little of this gorgeous Chantilly lace peeked out.
Prefer a bralette over a traditional bra? You can’t go wrong with this deep-V, second-skin style from Parade.
For something that leans slightly sexier, the brand also offers a silky lace version.
When you’re bringing a backless, strapless, or complicated top into the mix, you can’t go wrong with this adhesive push-up wonder.
Low neckline or not, we want to live in this one.
Is there anything more comfortable than ribbed cotton?
Equipped with multiple adjustable clear straps and a low back converter, this bra is as versatile as they come.
Here’s another great fully customizable option.
This lacy little number features forward-shaping demi cups to boost cleavage sans heavy padding.
Available in cup sizes AA through H, this plunge bra provides customizable support with removable padding while the pretty lace overlays prevent gaping. It doesn’t hurt that it comes in plenty of cute colors, too.
This T-shirt bra is comfortable and pretty. Plus, the plunging design makes it a perfect match for lower necklines.
This bra’s subtle lift creates beautiful shape, while the super-low cut means it’ll work with just about any neckline.
Available in sizing for fuller and smaller busts, this pretty ribbed bra lifts, shapes, and supports thanks to its flexible underwire and plunging spacer cups.
Not a fan of underwires? This plunging bra provides the wire-free support you need, while the ultra-soft modal fabric makes it comfortable for all-day wear.
Extreme low-cut tops are no match for this U-plunge style.
This underwire bra’s molded cups create an ultra smooth look, while the plunging cut allows for discreet wear under lower necklines.
Wider straps make for more comfortable all-day wear.
This delicate mesh style boasts a plunging silhouette for lower-cut tops and an underwire to provide lift and support for cup sizes A through D.
This supremely soft bralette features a low and wide plunging neckline that won’t peek out of low-cut tops, while the soft elastic band offers light support.
For an easy everyday style, we’re also fans of the ribbed cotton version—and all of the gorgeous, subdued hues it’s available in.
Designed for DD cups and up, you can trust this supportive and shaping bra won’t peek out of lower necklines.
This push-up style creates cleavage you’ll want to show off.
