We Tried the Viral T-Shirt Bra Brand That Brie Larson Wore on Set, and It Exceeded Expectations

Best Full Coverage

Chantelle Comfort Chic Full Coverage Custom Fit Bra

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First thing is first: the stretch, feel, and structure of this bra felt substantial right out of the packaging. For Senior Commerce Editor Chloe Anello, finding a T-shirt bra on her 32DD chest is a hassle, to say the least. “As someone with a larger chest, I care a lot about support, more so than appearance. I've had back problems before because I have relatively heavy breasts, and this bra felt the most supportive.” The cups are like perfect pockets for breasts, fully covering the upper chest, thus maximizing support. If you want to recreate Brie Larson's look to the T with perfectly rounded breasts, then we definitely recommend this one because Anello happened to have a nearly identical top, and this bra looked invisible underneath it. Thanks to the hooks in the back, she was able to connect the straps to each other and have them completely hidden. After 24 hours of wear, they never dug or felt uncomfortable.

But we felt this bra was less successful on smaller cup sizes. Commerce writer Bianca Kratky has to agree on the comfort the bra provides. However, on her 34B chest, they felt like a bit too much fabric and support that she needed. Although they cupped her chest perfectly, lying flat against the chest and looking invisible under a T-shirt, the sheer amount of fabric made them poke out from underneath a low-cut tank top. For this reason, it’s probably not the ideal bra for slinky tops. But we think you’ll be impressed with the fit and appearance underneath crew neck T-shirts and high-neck tanks, especially if you have larger breasts.

Price at time of publish: $78

Best for: Larger chests | Sizes: 34B–40H | Colors: 4 | Materials: Polyamide, elastane

Best Racerback

Chantelle C Jolie Custom Fit T-Shirt Bra

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For Senior Commerce Editor Shannon Bauer, this bra exceeded expectations and became her most worn bra. For Anello? Not so much. The difference between the two however was a matter of preference. Those that love full-coverage bras should resort to option one on this list because this bra gives 3/4 coverage, which typically works better for those in the B to C cup range and adore that second-skin feel. Bauer, who tried on a 34C, says that this “has become my go-to bra for the work day because the straps sit nicely on my shoulders, the cups fit well and are invisible under all tops I have tried, and it has support without being too structured.”

Much like the previous option, this one comes with hooks to combine the straps together in the back as well. You can even adjust the location of the hook, pushing them up or down on the straps. Although Anello found the racerback to lift her breasts up uncomfortably in this form — and she thought the outline of the straps looked a bit too clear on the back — Bauer still thought it felt plenty comfortable on her smaller chest. She does warn, however, that it’s difficult to hook the racerback design behind your back. She recommends hooking it off your body, then pulling it over your head. Once it’s clipped on, you never have to worry about it accidentally popping off. 

Price at time of publish: $78

Best for: Midsize chest | Sizes: 32B–36G | Colors: 7 | Materials: Polyamide, elastane

Best Medium Coverage

Chantelle Norah Chic EcoLight Flex T-Shirt Bra

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We found something perfect for top-heavy, full breasts, and it’s this Norah Chic EcoLight Flex T-Shirt. The cups are much more rounded out and provide adequate medium coverage. Women with apple-shaped breasts will love how the cups pocket each boob in a supportive and uplifting manner (without a push up). “I liked how it looked under V-neck T-shirts the best because it lifted everything in a way that a V-neck tee needs,” says Anello. While the Comfort Chic Full Coverage Custom Fit Bra pokes out from underneath a low cut, this one stays hidden underneath the shirt. 

Bauer also found that the underwire was very supportive and strong; she thinks they would be ideal for women with heavy chests, like Anello says she has. The thicker back band that seamlessly leads into the straps also provide additional support, taking some of the weight off your back. This does make it a little more difficult to hide under skimpier dresses and tanks. You also can’t create a racerback with the straps like with the previous two options. This is truly more for T-shirts, rather than tank tops (unless you have thick strap tanks like Bauer). 

Price at time of publish: $84

Best for: Round, heavy breasts | Sizes: 34B–38G | Colors: 2 | Materials: Polyamide, elastane

Best Everyday

Chantelle Basic Invisible Smooth Custom Fit Bra

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Now here’s a great full-coverage bra, for smaller breasts. For Commerce Editor Mary Honkus, who considers herself “less blessed in the chest”, this bra was the favorite out of all the ones she tried from Chantelle. “It was very comfortable. I liked wearing it and didn’t think about it while wearing it,” she says, which is why we awarded it the best everyday piece. Bauer echoes her sentiment, adding that “for full coverage, I was impressed how seamless this looked even under low scoop and v-neck tees.”

The cups go up to the upper curve of the breasts and don’t create any gaping. There’s a U-shaped back, which is more tank-top-friendly than the Norah Chic option we just discussed. Although, it still doesn’t have any clasps to hook the back straps together. Honkus also noticed that the bra dug in ever-so-slightly towards the middle of her chest, due to her having wider set breasts. It never caused any pain throughout the day, however. 

Price at time of publish: $57

Best for: Small to mid sized chest | Sizes: 32B–34G | Colors: 6 | Materials: Polyamide, polyester, elastane

Best for Low-cuts

Chantelle Bare Essential Custom Fit T-Shirt Bra

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Don’t be fooled by the seemingly large cups on this bra when you first pull it out of its packaging, as Senior Commerce Editor Kaitlin Clark was. While the mid-to-full coverage bra looked like it would be too much on her 36B chest, once on, she was very surprised to find it miraculously fit perfectly. The astonishments didn’t end there, however. When she pulled a low-cut tank top over it, the cups blended in seamlessly, going full-on camouflage. The bra takes a little inspiration from balconette bras, which notably scoop the breasts up, giving them a more lifted look. Because of the cut, you never have to worry about the top half poking out from under the shirt. 

Aside from the shape of the cups, we noticed the straps aren’t parallel to each other, which impacted the fit. They sit closer together in the back, going outwards toward your shoulder, almost in a V-shape. This allows the straps to hide in the back. “After I put my tank on, I had to actively look for the straps, thinking I must have gotten them tangled. But no!” exclaimed Clark. The way the straps are sewn together also helped to give her chest a gentle lift that looked natural. You can’t, however, clip them together to create a racerback.

The bra doesn’t disappoint in the support department either. “I have implants, so I need a sturdy bra, and this one was nice; I didn't feel achy at the end of the day. It had just the right level of support for me,” says Clark. The material is thick and substantial, adequately covering the nipple as well. That didn’t stop it from being airy, however, as Clark found them to be quite comfortable even through some sweat. 

Price at time of publish: $74

Best for: Mid to large chests | Sizes: 32B–36F | Colors: 2 | Materials: Nylon, elastane

Best for Smaller Chests

Chantelle Lucie Lace Comfort Smooth Custom Fit Bra

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Out of all the bras she tested from Chantelle, this one was Kratky’s favorite. Maybe because the smaller cups appealed to her small (but proud) chest more. She gravitated towards this one the most initially and continued to enjoy wearing it as the day progressed. Thanks to the double-lined band — with the skin-side featuring a very soft mesh band and the second layer showcasing a lace band — it felt stretchy and never dug into her sides.

While many of the bras she tested had fantastic support and comfort, Kratky felt that they lacked cuteness, which is an important quality for her. But the Lucie Lace bra, however, stood out for its appearance because once she put it on, she thought it looked equal parts sexy and supportive. Similar to the Bare Essential T-Shirt bra we just talked about, this one comes with a mid-coverage and lower-cut cups, making it ideal for low-cut tank tops. You can’t spot any gaping or lines from under the shirt, and you’re left with a smooth silhouette (despite the lace). The cup laid flat against the chest, which is ideal as a T-shirt bra because it looked smooth underneath garments, but that also caused our (already small) chests to look a bit flat.

Price at time of publish: $84

Best for: Small chests | Sizes: 32B–36G | Colors: 2 | Materials: Polyamide, elastane