Which Bras Actually Look Seamless Under a T-Shirt?

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Gorgeous lingerie gets plenty of time in the spotlight (who doesn’t get excited about pretty little bits of lace?), but the plain-nude bras people wear day in and day out are really the backbones of the intimates world. After all, what do you wear more often: a nude bra or a lace corset? For that reason, I figured it was time to highlight the best bras out there using the ultimate test—evaluating how they look under a form-fitting white T-shirt.

I tried a plethora of basic bras and narrowed my favorites down to five standout picks. I think it’s safe to say that the five winners ahead are officially the best bras to wear underneath white T-shirts, if I do say so myself. The best part is that the winners weren't all the most expensive ones either, so you don't have to worry about them all being out of reach. Scroll down to see how the bras actually look under a tee, and pick the perfect bra for you.

1. La Perla

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Pictured: La Perla Studio Invisible Wire-Free T-Shirt Bra

What it’s great for: The bra provides a lot of coverage, which makes you feel like everything is held in place. The underwire-free style feels close to wearing nothing at all. The cut is ideal for V-neck T-shirts.

2. Cosabella

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Pictured: Cosabella Soire New Demi Cup Bra

What it’s great for: The balconette style is ideal for scoop-neck tops. Removable pads let you decide on a level of cleavage. The curve of the cups is pretty, making it a good choice if you need to wear nude undergarments but want something a little more special.

3. Victoria's Secret

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Pictured: Victoria’s Secret The T-Shirt Demi Bra

What it’s great for: It can convert to a racer-back style, which is great for your going-out tanks. The style comes in a Brandied Peach color for darker skin tones. There’s minimal graduated padding, which gives a little lift without feeling too fake. There are no tags to irritate your skin.

4. Only Hearts

a close-up photo of an editor wearing a white t-shirt and jeans with a no-show bra

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Pictured: Only Hearts Second Skins Underwire Bra

What it’s great for: It’s perfect if you want a little more shaping than a bralette. The underwire gives nice support without making your breasts look bigger. It’s very lightweight, making it feel almost like you’re wearing nothing.

5. Calvin Klein

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How it looks under a white T-shirt:
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Pictured: Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit Wirefree T-Shirt Bra

What it’s great for: The material forms to your shape so the bra is contoured to you. The padding is just thin enough to make sure your nipples don’t poke through without adding too much bulk. It’s the most comfortable of all the bras I tried.

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated. 

Editor in Chief

Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.