Reliable Lift: The Most Supportive Bras For A Full Bust

Full bust needs differ from the needs of those with a small or average bust type. Often what feels comfortable for you can very much be influenced by what feels supportive to you. I fully admit that bra shopping can be less than a blast if you don’t know what to look for when searching for this support/comfort balance. But rest assured! This balance DOES exist.

‘What are the most supportive bras for a full bust?’ I have been asked this a lot in my 20+ year career as a bra fit expert. Though fuller-busted women often choose unlined or seamed styles that offer less bulk with a secure feel, you should never feel limited to just one type of bra. Trusting your instinct on preference is totally ok, and there is not one ‘best bra’ out there. Chantelle offers a wide range of sizes in all style types, so you can choose YOUR best.

If you haven’t been fit in a while, either in person or using our online fit guide, start there! Then, check out our top Full Bust styles when support is top of mind.

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As I mentioned above, unlined and seamed bras are typically a first stop for a Full Bust. Seamed styles provide the essential lift and security that fuller-busted women need for heavier breast tissue. For a reliable, ultra-lifted look, try Rive Gauche. This style offers incredible support up to an I cup and promises a contained fit with absolutely no spillage. And the gorgeous lace? Just icing on the cake.

Minimizers are another Full Bust fave and are really a must-have wardrobe solution for all bust types. Magique slims from front to back using a breathable fabric lining for a 360-degree smoothing and cooling effect, while C Magnifique takes a more traditional compression approach to minimize bust projection. Both bras offer max support up to J cup and are perfect for a ‘no-gap’ look in a button-down shirt. 

Full support isn’t just for unlined styles and can be found in our t-shirt bras, too. The perfect choice when you want absolutely no ‘bra lines’ underneath snug tops, Comfort Chic is known for its lifted and forward shape thanks to reinforced memory foam cups, available up to J. The memory foam reacts to your body heat to take your unique shape for a custom cup fit. Plus, double-knit spacer lining through the band smooths the dreaded back fat and cools while doing so. Bonus - a J-hook for added functionality.

And then, not often synonymous with support - the strapless… Unless you are talking about Comfort Chic, of course. With 150 years of engineering innovation, Chantelle has crafted a strapless that is comfortable AND lifted AND supportive, up to an I cup, for a strapless style that stays put even when you don’t.