One thing’s for certain on long-haul flight days: comfort is key. That means donning your loungewear, leggings, and cosiest socks; it’s time to settle in. The need for something non-irritating is no greater than when it comes to your choice of undergarments. Now is certainly not the time to reach for your lacy push-up bra or the highly compressive sports bra you’d wear for HIIT class.
No. While stuck in your seat for hours, you want something soft, cosy, and breathable; a bra that treads the line between offering enough support to leave you feeling confident and put together (yes, you can still look stylish on a redeye) without being restrictive or compressive. Underwire bras, balconette, and plunge styles need not apply – but we’ve found plenty of fantastic options you’ll want to reach for days both on and off a plane.
How We Tested the Best Comfortable Bras
All of the styles below have been tried and tested by a range of iBestTravel editors of varying dress sizes over multiple days. We were looking primarily for comfort over sultriness or a high level of support, given travel days tend to mean sitting stationary for long periods, and such bras can become uncomfortable after a while. The vast majority of the bra styles delivered a complete trifecta of supportiveness, style, and comfort, giving them utility far beyond days spent up in the air.
The Most Comfortable Bras At-A-Glance
- Best Comfortable Bra: Organic Basics Soft Touch Bralette
- Best Comfortable Bra for Larger Busts: Nudea Stretch Scoop Bralette
- Best Comfortable Bra for Smaller Busts: Stripe & Stare Smooth Sculpt Bra & Skims Fits Everybody Triangle Bralette
- Best Budget Comfortable Bra: Lemonade Dolls Everyday Eco Bralette
- Best Comfortable Bra for Exercise: Lululemon Bend This Scoop & Cross Bra & Vuori Daily Bra
- Best Strapless Comfortable Bra: Heist Softskin Bandeau
- Best Stylish Comfortable Bra: Dora Larsen Matilda Triangle Bra & Understatement Mesh Triangle Cutout Bralette
Lululemon
Lululemon cross bra
The best activewear is stretchy, comfortable and supportive – good for the gym, good for a flight. So it’s natural that cult workout gear brand Lululemon has some of our favourite sports bras to travel in.
Nudea
Nudea Stretch Easy Does It Bralette
Stripe & Stare
Stripe & Stare sculpt padded bra
Lemonade Dolls
Lemonade Dolls Signature Lace Bralette
Understatement
Understatement Mesh Triangle Bralette
Heist
Heist Softskin Bandeau
Skims
Skims Triangle Bralette
Organic Basics
Organic Basics Soft Touch Cut-Out Bralette
Vuori
Vuori Halo Essential Bra
Dora Larsen
Dora Larsen Matilda Lace Triangle Bra
