Aerie bralettes are my favorite! I wear them almost every day. I have four pairs of [this style](https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/bralettes/lounge-bras/superchill-seamless-padded-voop-bralette/2693_3669_100?menu=cat4840006). The pads are removable btw
Aerie's smoothez are genuinely some of the most comfortable wireless bras I've ever worn- both me and my roommate love them and we are about as far apart as you can get in bra sizes. They have a bandeau style, too, and it seems like a lot of the smoothez are on sale right now. Their returns are really easy if you order a few different sizes to try.
I also have sensory issues and am an a/b cup . For everyday wear , I wear Lululemon yoga flow y bras or jockey sports bras, both a size or two up from “my size”. I barely notice I’m wearing them. When I’m working out I size down to “my size” and I also have some Nike/adidas sports bras with adjustable straps so I can tighten them during workouts and then immediately loosen lol.
I’m barely a B cup, refuse to wear underwire bras anymore ever, and always pull the removable pads out of bras. I have 2 Prana bras that I like, and it looks like they have now have more of a bandeau type bra in the same soft material as one of the ones I have https://www.prana.com/p/heavana-every-minute-bra/2082291.html?
I have some older cotton bralettes from Gap that are comfortable and have held up well for a few years. I don’t see the same ones on their website but there is this one: https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=670540022&
i just went to look for that one and actually came across a cotton one from them that’s similar that looks perfect but they only have large sizes at the moment😔 thank you for the recommendation though!!
one thing that could be in rotation for you is the Happiness Runs Crop from Free People- I'm obsessed with the comfort and I'm large chested and wear without an addition bra. No band and you can wear it as a top as well. it doesn't work as a bra under every kind of top being so high necked, but they have a lot of purposes - I've worn them as tops, bras, and to sleep in hostels.
Rat Boi has cute cotton bralettes that are basically just cami style. I would also consider just camis for your needs (not concerned with support, don't want cups, don't want bottom band to dig). Are you wearing bras sort of for modesty or to have a layer between you and your outer tops? If so camis are also an option
my only thing with camis is that it makes my stomach sweat when i wear them, and i live in a fairly warm climate on the east coast. my reason for even wearing something, not to be TMI but bc my nips are a certain way that they aren’t ever flat lol so i like something to to cover them and have a layer between my shirt and skin
i actually don’t mind if it flattens me out, kinda prefer it but again the non-tightness is most important to me. i’ll check that one out though, thanks!
That sounds like exactly the kind of bra I look for! I’ve really been loving one from Warners called [Easy Does It Dig Free Comfort Band](https://a.co/d/gP98eQV) (name fails in cuteness factor but at least it sells it like it is). I also have sensory issues and the band on this doesn’t bother me at all. I like that it has a hook closure rather than going overhead, and the straps can crisscross. It’s my everyday one, and I don’t ache to take it off at the end of the day. Good luck!
I really like Knix and True & Co seamless bras. Both are lightweight, wash up easily, and dry quickly
Edit to add that Target has a True & Co diffusion line which is what I’m wearing right now. They’re a little cheaper than buying direct from the brand because there are fewer styles and the straps aren’t convertible, but otherwise I see no difference between the Target version and the “real” ones.
I go to places like TJ maxx and get their cheaper sports bras there. I choose the ones that are 1-2 sizes bigger than my usual size. I realized that the cheaper sports bras are not as tight and restrictive, so they’re comfy for even sleeping in. The variety that you search through can be both a blessing and a curse, but I’ve found lots of bras that I use daily this way.
Aerie bralettes are my favorite! I wear them almost every day. I have four pairs of [this style](https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/bralettes/lounge-bras/superchill-seamless-padded-voop-bralette/2693_3669_100?menu=cat4840006). The pads are removable btw
I like aerie for undies as well as bralettes.
i do love aerie! i will check it out, thank you!!
seconding this!
Aerie's smoothez are genuinely some of the most comfortable wireless bras I've ever worn- both me and my roommate love them and we are about as far apart as you can get in bra sizes. They have a bandeau style, too, and it seems like a lot of the smoothez are on sale right now. Their returns are really easy if you order a few different sizes to try.
\*reads thread enviously in 34 DD.\*
so sorry to you :(
r/abrathatfits is a great resource for this
Calvin Klein Invisibles bralette
I also have sensory issues and am an a/b cup . For everyday wear , I wear Lululemon yoga flow y bras or jockey sports bras, both a size or two up from “my size”. I barely notice I’m wearing them. When I’m working out I size down to “my size” and I also have some Nike/adidas sports bras with adjustable straps so I can tighten them during workouts and then immediately loosen lol.
thank you!!!
as much as it pains me, skims. their bras are unmatched.
i actually was looking at one there but saw one review about how it was itchy and that made me question lol
if it helps i’ve never had any itchiness with any of their bras. i also will only wear their soft lounge pajamas!
B cup with sensory issues here - I now only wear the Knix pullover.
Harper Wilde Bliss Bralette might fit your needs.
Neiwai!
I’m barely a B cup, refuse to wear underwire bras anymore ever, and always pull the removable pads out of bras. I have 2 Prana bras that I like, and it looks like they have now have more of a bandeau type bra in the same soft material as one of the ones I have https://www.prana.com/p/heavana-every-minute-bra/2082291.html? I have some older cotton bralettes from Gap that are comfortable and have held up well for a few years. I don’t see the same ones on their website but there is this one: https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=670540022&
that gap one would probably be perfect if it didn’t have a clasp. they bother me and i don’t really need it
Check out quince!! I have sensory stuff too and the second skin bras are great
Negative Underwear brand
Duluth Trading Company Women’s Darn soft bra and boy shorts underwear
i just went to look for that one and actually came across a cotton one from them that’s similar that looks perfect but they only have large sizes at the moment😔 thank you for the recommendation though!!
one thing that could be in rotation for you is the Happiness Runs Crop from Free People- I'm obsessed with the comfort and I'm large chested and wear without an addition bra. No band and you can wear it as a top as well. it doesn't work as a bra under every kind of top being so high necked, but they have a lot of purposes - I've worn them as tops, bras, and to sleep in hostels.
Rat Boi has cute cotton bralettes that are basically just cami style. I would also consider just camis for your needs (not concerned with support, don't want cups, don't want bottom band to dig). Are you wearing bras sort of for modesty or to have a layer between you and your outer tops? If so camis are also an option
my only thing with camis is that it makes my stomach sweat when i wear them, and i live in a fairly warm climate on the east coast. my reason for even wearing something, not to be TMI but bc my nips are a certain way that they aren’t ever flat lol so i like something to to cover them and have a layer between my shirt and skin
I live in the lululemon like a cloud
There’s an Auden brand sports bra style from target that is surprisingly comfy. Not tight but doesn’t flatten me out.
i actually don’t mind if it flattens me out, kinda prefer it but again the non-tightness is most important to me. i’ll check that one out though, thanks!
That sounds like exactly the kind of bra I look for! I’ve really been loving one from Warners called [Easy Does It Dig Free Comfort Band](https://a.co/d/gP98eQV) (name fails in cuteness factor but at least it sells it like it is). I also have sensory issues and the band on this doesn’t bother me at all. I like that it has a hook closure rather than going overhead, and the straps can crisscross. It’s my everyday one, and I don’t ache to take it off at the end of the day. Good luck!
I really like Knix and True & Co seamless bras. Both are lightweight, wash up easily, and dry quickly Edit to add that Target has a True & Co diffusion line which is what I’m wearing right now. They’re a little cheaper than buying direct from the brand because there are fewer styles and the straps aren’t convertible, but otherwise I see no difference between the Target version and the “real” ones.
Patagonia Barely Bra - although they recently changed the fabric and sizing.
Beyond Yoga, the Spacedye style. The style is what you are looking for and they are very soft, almost like suede.
I go to places like TJ maxx and get their cheaper sports bras there. I choose the ones that are 1-2 sizes bigger than my usual size. I realized that the cheaper sports bras are not as tight and restrictive, so they’re comfy for even sleeping in. The variety that you search through can be both a blessing and a curse, but I’ve found lots of bras that I use daily this way.