Best t-shirt bras for comfort and support every day

From celebrity entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, SKIMS is the latest US underwear brand making serious waves on our shores. The label excels in basics, and offers essentials like bras and pants in a wide spectrum of skin tone colours, so there really is a nude for pretty much every body. The T-Shirt Bra goes up to a 44 DDD (you may need to check the US vs UK sizing) and while they are wildly popular, they restock often so don’t be deterred if your size is sold out on the first visit.

Get double the support from this bra two-pack available at ASOS. The nude and black colours cover all bases of outfits and sizes run to a 42G. Lightweight and with enough stretch to wear all day, the plain designs will make a great addition to your underwear drawer.

Available in four other neutral colours, this plain black t-shirt bra uses semi-transparent mesh in the band to give it a little edginess. It washes well and the non-padded cups keep their shape making it a reliable go-to staple for daily wear.

Bras don’t get any more iconic than Wonderbra, and although the brand is known largely for lifting and enhancing your assets, it has the basics down pat too. The cups sport graduated padding for slightly more fullness and the straps are adjustable too, so you can keep it in play even when you’re wearing halters and racer back outfits.

By design, t-shirt bras are kept plain so as to look invisible under clothes, but Gossard has added pretty lace to the band and a bow on the chest plate for a little frivolity. These details shouldn’t show up under all but skin-tight clothing. Get it in nude, black or a pewter tone up to a FF cup.

Shopping for plus size bras isn’t the hassle it once was, thanks to sites like Simply Be, who cater for women with curves. Found in its lingerie section, this bra is ideal for those who wear larger cup sizes. The fabric is moulded and lightweight with just the right level of padding, it’s seamless, and straps are wide enough to prevent them from painful digging in. Sizes up to G cup are available.

If you thought memory foam was just for bedding - think again. Lingerie brand Chantelle is taking it out of the bedroom and into bras, incorporating the technology into this design to ensure the cups bounce back, even after years of wear.

For a bra that you want to show off, this strapped bra has all the comfort of a t-shirt design crossed with the seductive style of clubwear. Available up to a G cup, it’s on sale now at 30 per cent off - was: £28, now: £19.60.

Basic needn’t mean boring. Give your next t-shirt bra purchase a luxe feel thanks to Bravissimo’s underwired satine bra, which uses silk-like fabric to sit comfortably against the skin. The satin also allows clothes to skim over the top. Cup sizes GG and up benefit from three hook and eye fastenings for extra security.

For a non-wired t-shirt bra that supports well, look no further than Triumph. One of the leading brands in their field, they’ve devised this Shape Smart bra that uses memory foam to adapt to your chest for the perfect fit. Crossover mesh panels add cool points.