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Made from smooth, stretchy material, this beautiful and comfortable strapless bralette is made for relaxation. It’s designed to fit cup sizes A to F, but the medium support may not feel like enough for heavier breasts.
From the moment I pulled this sleek, light bralette over my head, I was smitten. Made from a buttery blend of 79% nylon and 21% elastane, it has an almost snug, incredibly forgettable feel — I’ve woken up in this thing more times than I can count.
I don’t usually fall in love easily. I tend to pinch, pinch, and dig, especially in my armpits and underarms. Even underwear that most people find perfectly comfortable can make my skin crawl. Traditional underwire bras, with their pokey underwire and suffocating foam pads, are a tough way to go. Compressive, boob-homogenizing strapless options — close cousins of sports bras — fail to make my heart skip a beat. And the stupid fashion bralette? He couldn’t fight the D cups to save his life. (That lace itches, too.)
But being brave doesn’t work for me either. I hold my bowels every time I go down or up a flight of stairs. Without something holding me back, I feel crazy and untethered, like a toddler who has skipped bedtime and might, at any moment, punch someone in the face.
Surprisingly, the Bliss bullet doesn’t set off any of my alarm bells. The band is thick and stretchy, with a seamless edge that lays flat against my skin – no irritation-causing bumps, bumps, or lumps. And the non-wired, non-padded cups form a little more in the natural shape of my breasts, giving a little lift without bulging, binding, or doing anything breast-lifting and Victorian.
This bra is so freaking comfortable, I wouldn’t mind if it was a little faded. But the Bliss bralette is actually pretty cool. It comes in a nice selection of basic colors, including three nudes, and a rotating cast of limited-edition hues (harder, more reflective). It has a flattering deep V cut, front and back, that dips low enough to carry a variety of cleavage-baring necklaces. And the triangular silhouette reminds sticky breast buddies to stay in their separate ways — no uniboob here, folks.
In sizes XS to M, the V neckline goes down to the bodice band at the front; for sizes L and up, the center of the V sits a few inches higher, for extra support. The size L Bliss bralette, with a slightly high neckline, fits me perfectly. Its wide band and strong, non-slip straps provide all the support I need to get through my (admittedly non-working) days. The straps are adjustable, too, with sliders in the front for easy, even movement. I like to hit them high, to encourage a hopeful explosion.
After more than two years of hard wear, my Bliss bralette still looks, feels, and works like new (I’ll forgive the slight stretch). For my purposes, it is perfect in every way.
However, no bra is right for all people, all the time. While the Bliss style easily fits a lazy D cup like me, this cute summer babe may not provide enough support for larger (or flattering) breasts. One reviewer – who normally wears a size 40G and tried the Bliss bralette in a 3XL – deemed it NSFO (not safe for outdoors).
The loose design – with no molded cups or extra padding – also doesn’t do much to improve your shape. One tester (who wears a size 36A to 36B and tried the style on a size L) commented, “Since I’m small-boned, the underwire bra has a flattening effect.” And if you prefer full nipple coverage, you won’t find it here. (One solution: Pair it with these non-stick silicone cake nipple covers, which also offer a soft seal.)
As far as I know, a small nipple and a small jowl is fine; they feel like features, not bugs. Throw in next-level comfort, a flattering triangle shape, and a reasonable under-$50 price tag, and it’s no wonder the Bliss Triangle Bralette sent my other 34 bras to work. From here until the end, I’ll be wearing this like it’s my job.
This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder.