Best Minimizer Bras for Large Breasts

Having large breasts can be a pain (sometimes literally). One annoying problem is trying to just get dressed in the morning. You try to put on a shirt and your buttons pop. Grab a sweater, and it gets stretched to its limit.

To fix it, you'll probably want to get a minimizer bra. The principle for most of them is that they minimize large breasts by redistributing your tissue to make you look smaller.
Unfortunately, many of them also end up making you look wider.

Not good.

The best minimizer bras work more like a sports bra. They encapsulate and lift your breasts, making them look smaller and higher, not squashed or pushed out to the sides. This helps reduce projection, and makes your clothes fit better.

These are a great option if you have a large bust and don't want to resort to surgery. No more popping buttons! And, you'll look more proportional.



Wacoal 857210 Visual Effects Minimizer Bra


This bra's motto is "flattering not flattening!" It's soft, comfortable and will look great under tailored shirts. It's got sheer two-part mesh cups, with a floral pattern above the seam and a geometric design below.

This is a "lightweight" minimizer (call it a minimal minimizer), so it won't compress you as much as some other bras. 

US 32D-G, 34C-G, 36C-G, 38C-G, 40 through 44 C-DDD. White, beige, and black.



Chantelle 1891 C Magnifique Molded Minimizer Underwire Bra

This bra from Chantelle is as smoothing as a t-shirt bra, but also minimizes. You'll get a shape that's round and natural looking, not mashed down. There are inner slings in the bigger sizes for better support and shaping.

It will hold you in place even if you run around all day. The straps will stay put, even if you're short and have narrow shoulders.

Molded means that the cups were shaped; it does not mean foam lining or padding (like a true t-shirt bra).

The elastic back is also good for hiding back fat. Beige, hazelnut, flamingo, purple, silver grey, and black. 32D-H, 34C-H, 36C-H, 38C-H, 40C-H, 43C-h, 44C-F.




Le Mystere 7521 Slim Profile Minimizer Bra

This bra is slimming without squashing. Your clothes will fit better (no more button-popping). It makes your bust up to a cup size smaller, but you won't look (or feel) squished. The fabric is constructed out of the same lace used for shapeware, with mesh for shaping. It's all done up in a pretty, floral pattern with no seams to show through your clothing.

Comes in beige and black, sizes 32C-G, 34C-G, 36C-G, 38C-F.




Lilyette 0428 Comfort Lace Minimizer Bra

Look a full small smaller without turning into a pancake. There's pretty lace on the top of the cups for looks, and the fabric is lightweight for comfort.

The wires are flexible so they'll conform better to the shape of your body.

Comes in white, off white, beige, gray, and black. Sizes 34C-34DD, 36C-G, 38C-G, 40C-G, 42C-G, 44C-DDD, 46D-46DDD (US sizes).




Olga 35519 Lace Sheer Leaves Underwire Minimizer Bra

A pretty, sheer bra with a leaf lace design and thin satin trim along the top of the cups. No seams to show through clothes. Minimizes an inch, without compressing you.

The back has a v-shape to help keep the straps from sliding.


US sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, and 42 C-DDD. Comes in white, butterscotch, french toast, red, grape, and black (black leaves with a french toast lining).






Simone Perele 131382 Andora Minimizer Bra

This bra is gorgeous, soft, and supportive all at once. There's guipure lace on the straps and between the cups.

Now for the functional part: it will make you look a full size smaller. In fact, your friends may think you've lost weight.

A leotard back helps keep the straps from slipping. Note that unlike its 3D cousin, the cups on this bra are close together (so it's best if your breasts are close-set).

Seamless, so it won't show through t-shirts or sweaters.


Comes in white, ivory, beige, emerald green, jade (actually a mint green), coral, pale pink, and black. Sizes 32C-F, 34C-G, 36B-G, 38B-G, 40B-G, 42B-E. European sizes, so adjust accordingly (DD = E, DDD = F, G=G).




Triumph Contouring Sensation Minimizer Underwire Bra (43566)

If you want something that looks sheer (but isn't) , try this lace bra from Triumph. It has lace cups with a lining to avoid show through. Even the straps have lace.

The wires are flexible, so they'll be more comfortable. Since it's also a minimizer, it reduces your bust a full cup size.

Available in black and beige, UK sizes 32DD and G, 34C-G, 36C-G, 38C-G, 40 C, DD and F.