While we embrace all beautiful body shapes and sizes, we know that sometimes, we women have our insecurities that we’d prefer to disguise with shapewear. 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 easy to 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. There are plenty of plus-size bra and clothing options, these days.
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
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Best overall bra to banish back fat
www.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.
Said to be comfortable and supportive, this John Lewis bra is perfect if you've had enough of underwires and uncomfortable bras. It's said to be of fantastic value, comfortable and supportive. Most reviewers seem to be tired of slipping bra straps, so chose this to help. bought this as an alternative. Some found their fit a little odd - so, we'd recommend buying two in different sizes.
Pros
- Seam-free and non-wired makes it an easy-to-slip-into pick
- With removable padding for support without restriction
- Low back enhances comfort, banishes back fat and aids movement
Cons
- Some found their fit a little odd
Sizes | S to XL |
Best wired bra to banish back fat
www.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. We love the built-up band and back panels as they offer great back coverage - which means you can look forward to a bump-free and smooth finish under clothing.
One customer calls it a "wonder bra" because it's comfortable, a perfect fit and does what it says. What more could you want? However, a few reviews say the sizing is off and you should size down.
Pros
- Padded wired cups to provide amazing support and comfort
- Built-up band and back panels ensures a bump-free, smooth finish
- Adjustable straps and a hook and eye fastening to find the perfect fit
Cons
- Some found the sizing a little large
Sizes | 36C to 46DD |
Best comfy bra to banish back fat
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". Let's see what else they say...
From over 9,000 reviews, there are plenty of customers who vouch for this Sloggi bralette. Reviews appreciate the bra's comfort and quality. Many find it soft and weightless. It's said to be an excellent product. However, opinions differ on fit, support, and quality. So, it will depend on your desires.
Pros
- Flat and seam-free material to banish back fat
- 360° stretchability and invisible for comfort
- Removable graduated padding for the right fit
Cons
- Opinions differ on fit, support and quality
Best push-up bra to banish back fat
www.next.co.uk
If your bosoms need 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 nine different neutral tones.
Customers love it, thanks to its soft material, great support and beautiful shape.
Pros
- Medium lift push-up padding, adds up to one cup size
- Fully adjustable straps for your perfect, comfiest fit
- Smoothing back and sides that glide over your body
Cons
- Not a wide range of colours
Sizes | 32A to 44DDD |
Best bralette to banish back fat
www.yoursclothing.co.uk
Perfect for lounging in on those days when you're not going out, this bra is seam-free and has removable cups depending on how you feel most comfortable. The fabric will hug your curves in all the right places and you can pair (!) with matching underwear. Handwash only.
Pros
- Seamless pick with a scoop neckline and adjustable straps
- No hooks or clasps, elasticated and padded cups
- Made from a comfortable stretch fabric (nylon and elastane)
Cons
- Hand wash only
Sizes | UK 14 - 40 |
Best backless bra to banish back fat
wonderbra.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, meaning you'll be fully supported on the front. It comes in beige or black.
Pros
- Technology inside the cups creates cleavage and push-effect
- New back design for improved comfort and support
- Single fabric outer layer across the cups for a seamless look
Cons
- Some small stock issues
- Hand wash only
Sizes | 32A to 38DD |
Best breathable bra to banish back fat
www.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. What did reviews think?
From plenty of reviews, La Redoute's Keep Fresh Non-Wired Bra is well-liked for its good quality, value for money and style. Many reviewers loved the bra for its comfort, with features like deep sides and a wide back being well-loved features. They add that its support (especially appreciated by a customer who is post-breast cancer surgery) is another highlight and will smooth out your look. Though some loved the fit and style, others felt it lacked shaping, likening it to a sleep bra.
Pros
- Moulded bra and wide supporting back for comfort
- Non-padded, non-underwired and soft underband
- Wide comfortable straps, adjustable at the back
Cons
- Some found it wasn't flattering and lacked shaping
Sizes | 34C to 46DD |
Best v-neck bra to banish back fat
www.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. And, for the reviews...
Customers love Pour Moi's new front-fastening bra. Many reviews praised the high-quality bralette for being soft, comfortable, supportive, and flattering, especially for larger busts. It's said to be great for low-cut tops and creates a smooth back. Though some found it true to size, others noted it runs small in cup and band size, with short straps limiting adjustability and a lack of stretch a downside.
Pros
- Underwired with fully adjustable straps
- Front fastening with luxe gold hardware
- On-trend mesh panelling design which we love!
Cons
- Some found the straps a little short with little stretch
Sizes | B to G - stock issues |
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 bigger breasts 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.