While we embrace all beautiful body shapes and sizes, we know that sometimes, we women have our insecurities that we’d prefer to disguise. One of those areas is our back area, so we've created a guide on the best bras to banish back fat that will fit comfortably and be an easy wear.
While it’s important for our bra to fit nice and snug, it can sometimes cause a spillage of excess skin to spill out on either side underneath our armpit areas and sometimes, cause a ‘back cleavage’ where our spine is. Therefore, investing in bras to banish back fat is an easy solution to helping you feel more confident on the go.
Best bras to banish back fat at a glance:
• Best overall: Anya Padded Seam Free Bra - view on John Lewis
• Best wired bra to banish back fat: MAGISCULPT No More Back Fat Bra - view on Simply Be
• Best comfy bra to banish back fat: Zero Feel Invisible Push-Up Bralette - view on La Redoute
First things first, if you’re concerned your bra may fit a little too tight you should go for a professional bra fitting to make sure you’re wearing the right size for you. It’s so important to find bras to banish back fat that we feel comfortable and confident in, after all, they’re something we wear every day!
If you’re on the hunt for a bra that smooths out your lumps and bumps, we’ve rounded up the most supportive, smoothing and comfortable bras to banish back fat on the market.
The best bras to banish back fat
Best overall bra to banish back fat
John Lewis & Partnerswww.johnlewis.com
Coming in five different colours to suit every outfit, this John Lewis & Partners Anya Padded Seam Free Bra not only smooths out the back area with its seamless finish, but it's also super comfortable, free of wire with removable padding. Although this bra comes in small, medium, large and extra large, women with larger busts can rely on the wide band to support their boobs.
Customer reviews: "After purchasing one of these I went on to buy 3 more. Super comfy and they offer decent support. Practically seam-free and no more back fat bulging over like regular bra straps seem to contribute to. I will never go back to wearing underwired bras."
"Hate wearing a bra as I find them uncomfortable and am very conscious of rolls of fat showing at the back above and below the bra strap. These comfort bras are fantastic. Don't notice I'm wearing it and no fat bits showing on my back. Absolutely love them. Urge all you women to try them."
Best wired bra to banish back fat
simple bewww.simplybe.co.uk
These types of bras can not only look super flattering and pretty, but they're also often designed to hug and flatter your natural shape. This padded, wire cup MAGISCULPT No More Back Fat Bra comes in sizes up to F cups. Reviews say sizing is off and you should size down.
Customer review: "Fab bra. Lovely and comfortable. You don’t know you’ve got it on. Covers any flabby bits with ease."
Best comfy bra to banish back fat
la redoutewww.laredoute.co.uk
We're a huge fan of the Sloggi pants, but their bras are just as comfortable as the pants. Coming in a choice of seven colours, this cropped top style Zero Feel Invisible Push-Up Bralette comes in four different sizes. Many are naming this the "comfiest bra ever".
Customer review: "I’m tired of wearing uncomfortable bras that cut into you or don’t fit properly. This bra is amazing. It is literally like wearing nothing but with the support of having something. Feels great under clothes, with no gapping cups or back fat showing. Smooth lines and enough padding for sculpture. Have already ordered another and could happily have one in every colour.
Best push-up bra to banish back fat
www2.hm.com
If your bosoms need a bit of a boost, this push-up bra is brilliant. It's seamless against the skin and is ideal for t-shirts and thinner tops that you might be able to see a bra through. Its wide band has a smoothing effect around the back and underarm area and it comes in six different neutral tones.
Customer review: "These bras from H&M are all I wear these days. Not only do they give you a perfect lift and are really beautifully padded, they are so, so comfortable. I have them in four different colours now and feel I will never go back to a conventional bra. They are well worth the £17.99, but are a fantastic bargain if you manage to get in the sale."
Best bralette to banish back fat
boux avenuewww.bouxavenue.com
Perfect for lounging in on those days when you're not going out anywhere, this bra is seam-free and has removable cups depending on how you feel most comfortable. The ribbed fabric will hug your curves in all the right places and there are three different colours to choose from.
Customer review: "The comfiest bra I have ever worn, I forgot I had it on. Very flattering on the breasts. Perfect amount of padding very supportive without any metal, the material is gorgeous I will definitely be repurchasing in different colours."
Best backless bra to banish back fat
wonderbrawonderbra.co.uk
Eliminate any straps across your upper back completely with this smart and supportive Ultimate Backless Push-Up Bra from Wonderbra. This is ideal for wearing with tops that have a lower back. It also acts as a push-up bra too meaning you'll be fully supported on the front. It comes in beige or black.
Customer review: "Exactly the bra I needed for the occasion and the day. Very comfortable and made the dress fit perfectly. The design of the bra and the cups made the dress fit seamlessly."
Best breathable bra to banish back fat
la redoutewww.laredoute.co.uk
Ideal for us who are bigger busted, this Keep Fresh Non-Wired Bra will provide comfort and support all day long while still smoothing out the back with its wide band and straps. It's also a brilliant bra for summer as its breathable material helps your skin stay cool and dry.
Customer review: "Excellent fit and support, so good I’m just about to order another one. Needed a good bra following breast cancer surgery and this has done the job perfectly."
Best v-neck bra to banish back fat
pour moiwww.pourmoi.co.uk
Featuring a front fastening, this bra is brilliant for that smooth finish across the back. It's also great for wearing with lower-cut tops thanks to its plunging neckline. All the straps are fully adjustable and the bralette style, longline design means your back area will be covered. Reviews recommend you size up.
Customer review: "I bought this bra in black and loved it so much I wanted it in white. At the time it only came in red or black. As soon as I saw that they were due to release it in white too I was on the site straight away. The bra is super comfy, and the quality and finish are great. I love that you can hook the straps together at the back to make it a sport back."
Tips on how to get a bra that truly fits
We know that finding the perfect bra can be a challenge, so we spoke to the experts at Curvy Kate to get their hints and tips for how to get your bra and breasts looking their best.
• Always ensure you have your new bra on the loosest hook and eye setting on the back band. When you have it in this position, you should feel a firm hug from the band. This will lift your breasts from the band rather than putting weight and pressure onto your shoulders.
• The back band can also be tightened by one hook and eye row every four months. This will ensure the firm hold for a year in this bra and keep your bra doing the most for you! After one year of owning your everyday bra, it is time to get a new one!
• If you struggle with moulded cups gaping at the top, don't go down a cup size. Your problem may lie in your back band as the firmer the bra band, the closer the cup will sit to the top of your bust! Try going down a back size and up a cup before altering the cup to a smaller size.
• Asymmetric boobs can mean that your bras are left feeling tight on your fuller side, and baggy on the smaller side. The best practice when it comes to finding a great-fitting bra is to look for one with a stretchy top cup. This will allow a close fit to the small side while also accommodating the fuller. You should always want to find the perfect fit for the bigger breast as you don’t want to squish breast tissue. You can then tighten the strap on the small side to get the most breast tissue lift.
• Lastly, handwash your bras. This will keep them looking beautiful for longer. We also recommend not using fabric conditioner as this stretches out the back band and damages the cups of bras.
Lorna White is a digital writer at Yours.co.uk and MotherandBaby.co.uk. She was previously a writer at Yours Magazine writing features and news stories before joining the digital team.
Lorna loves the great British countryside and likes to spend her spare time out and about in her home of Nottinghamshire walking her dog, Pippin.