Bras for Tall Women with Longer Straps
Bras for tall women can be hard to find. Standard bra straps often simply aren’t long enough. If you carry your height mostly in your legs, it may not matter that much. On the other hand, if your height is in your torso, you’ll need bras with longer straps so you can adjust them properly.
There are several ways to address this problem and find a bra that will fit you if you’re tall, or have a long torso.
The first is to get a bra with longer than average straps. As with everything else about bra sizing, each manufacturer and design will be different.
The second approach is looking for bras with straps that are fully adjustable; that way you can take advantage of the full length of the strap, instead of just part of it.
A third option is to look for bras designed with straps that can be criss-crossed. These are longer by design (since more length is needed to cross the straps in back). You may not be able to wear them criss-crossed, but the standard way should work.
As usual, I’ve sorted these by body type (full bust, average, small bust, and full figure) so you can easily find the right bra for your shape.
Panache Tango II Superbra
The Panache Tango collection is one of their best sellers. You get support, tall sides and back (for smoothing), and a great fit. And, it still manages to be pretty.
The center is narrow, so it’s best if your breasts are close-set. The straps, however, are wide-set, so it’s not a good bet for narrow shoulders.
Since it's lined, but not padded, there’s no extra weight, and it won't enter the room five minutes before the rest of you.
Available in an astounding array of sizes, including 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, and K; 42 D-K, and 44 D-FF in black or beige.
Empreinte Melody Underwired Seamless Bra
This bra is fashioned of sheer, exquisite lace that won't show under thin tops. There's satin along the cups and a tiny tulle and satin bow in the center for an elegant touch.
Empreinte bras are an investment, but they last and last far longer than most other bras.
And the straps are long enough for tall women.
Sides and back have extra holding power (to minimize side and back rolls). It's so supportive, light, and comfortable you'll hardly realize you are wearing it.
Full and deep cups, so this is best if your natural shape is rounded (rather than shallow). You may want to go down a cup size. No seams or padding, just pretty lace in caramel, red, pink, gold, silver, onyx (with an extra strap embellishment), and black.
Sizes 30-G, 32C-G. 34C-G, 36C-G, 38C-F, 40 C-F, 42C-E.
Chantelle Revele Moi Bra
Chantelle bras are always pretty and this is no exception. The cups are sheer on top and embellished with geometric embroidery on the bottom. It is seamed, but they will lie flat and not show under your clothing.
Extra support in the back and sides gives you better projection and keeps back and side fat under control.
The straps are fully adjustable, so they’re long enough for tall women.
Beige, coral, raspberry, silver, and black in sizes 30D-H; 32, 34. 36, 38, 40, and 42 B, C, D, E, F, G and H
Panache Porcelain Molded Seamless Bra
This bra gives plenty of lift without any seams at all. You’ll get a smooth look under your clothes. The straps are fully adjustable and convertible so there’s plenty of room to fit over your long torso.
It also helps fight back and side bulges. Note that Panache is best if you’re full and rounder.
Available in sizes 28DD, E, F, FF-G; 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 D, E, F, FF, and G in beige and black.
Panache Viva Molded Bra
Ironically, the fully adjustable straps that make this a good choice for petites also make it good for taller women. They can make the straps super-short, and you can pull them out to their full length.
There are no seams, just a light stripe with a pretty floral detail on the tops of the cups.
This bra is available in beige and black, sizes 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 D, E, F, FF, and G.
Le Mystere Energie Sports Bra
A sports bra for tall women! This has criss-cross straps (which means extra length). It even looks like a regular bra. That also means you get support without the dreaded uniboob smoosh.
The inside of the cups is mostly cotton to keep you cool while you work out (or just go about your day). There’s more support (high impact) when the straps are crossed, less (medium impact) when worn standard. The straps adjust by hooking them into individual slots (rather than sliding), for better hold.
Comes in beige sizes 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 B-G.
Vanity Fair Womens Body Caress Full Coverage Contour Bra
This bra solves the height problem with convertible straps. The straps are longer than standard bras (so there’s enough room to criss-cross them). You can use that extra length to your advantage if you’re tall.
As a bonus, it’s also got back and side control to minimize back fat and underarm spillage. There’s some padding (just enough so you don’t show through), but not enough to add extra bulk.
Comes in white, beige, black, ivory, navy, grey-violet, pink, turquoise, raisin (with leopard trim), and taupe in US sizes 34B,C, D, DD; 36 B, C, D, DD; 38 B,C, D, DD; 40 C, D, DD; and 42C.
B. Tempt'd Modern Method Lace Bra
Knit cups are soft and comfortable, so you won't spend all day fussing with your bra (who needs that?). The fabric is also slightly stretchy, so it will adjust to your shape better than a non-stretch bra. You get a more custom fit that way.
The center is corded and wide, so it's best if you are wider set. An arched design in the middle also makes it more comfortable if your stomach is larger.
US sizes 32-36 B-DDD, and 38C-D in blue, black, and beige, convertible to a racerback with a hook in the back to clasp the straps together.
B.tempt'd bras run a bit smaller than bras produced under the Wacoal label (its parent company).
Just because you’re tall, doesn’t mean you’re busty. These bras will fit smaller busts (some add the illusion of more size, some don’t).
Lily of France Ego Boost Bra
This style has convertible straps (extra length for tall women), plus the “boost” of padding to add a full size to your bust. Great if you have a blouse or dress that doesn’t quite fit right. It’s soft and smooth, so there are no seams to show through clothes.
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut tops. It has a wide center, so it’s better if your breasts are wide set.
This comes in so many colors and prints (40 of them!) I won’t list each one, but there’s the basic beige, white, black, plus ivory, cherry, blackberry, sapphire, rose, leopard, dotted swiss and two-toned blue.
Sizes 32A,B; 34 A-D, 36A-D, and 38B-D.
Lily of France Jacquard Underwire Bra
If you prefer just a bit of shaping (rather than heavy padding), try this style instead. It’s smooth (with just a jacquard pattern on the cups). The straps criss-cross in back. Just slide the straps and insert them in the hooks on the top of the band. And, it’s a bargain too.
Comes in black, white, and beige in sizes 32A, 34A-D, 36 A-D, and 36B-D.
Wacoal Awareness Bra
This bra has no seams, but still manages to give you plenty of support and lift. The underwire is nestled inside its own channel (away from your skin). There’s no band, and the center panel is arched, so it’s a good alternative if you have a large stomach.
Larger cup sizes have an extra sling for more support and to help push you forward (without a pointy look).
Sizes 32D-G, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 C,D, DD, DDD, G, H in ivory, beige, cappuccino, fuchsia, purple, navy, and black.
Elomi Raquel Full Figure Underwire Bra
Full figure? And tall? No problem. This bra has sheer mesh and lace for looks, plus two kinds of seams, and side panels for lift and support.
The straps are fully adjustable and inset to stop them from falling off your shoulders. It's also got a tall back and sides to control back fat and underarm spillage.
Taupe or black in sizes 34G-JJ, 36E-JJ, 38,-42 DD-JJ, and 44DD-G (UK sizes).
There are several ways to address this problem and find a bra that will fit you if you’re tall, or have a long torso.
The first is to get a bra with longer than average straps. As with everything else about bra sizing, each manufacturer and design will be different.
The second approach is looking for bras with straps that are fully adjustable; that way you can take advantage of the full length of the strap, instead of just part of it.
A third option is to look for bras designed with straps that can be criss-crossed. These are longer by design (since more length is needed to cross the straps in back). You may not be able to wear them criss-crossed, but the standard way should work.
As usual, I’ve sorted these by body type (full bust, average, small bust, and full figure) so you can easily find the right bra for your shape.
Full Bust Bras for Tall Women
The Panache Tango collection is one of their best sellers. You get support, tall sides and back (for smoothing), and a great fit. And, it still manages to be pretty.
The center is narrow, so it’s best if your breasts are close-set. The straps, however, are wide-set, so it’s not a good bet for narrow shoulders.
Since it's lined, but not padded, there’s no extra weight, and it won't enter the room five minutes before the rest of you.
Available in an astounding array of sizes, including 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, and K; 42 D-K, and 44 D-FF in black or beige.
Empreinte Melody Underwired Seamless Bra
This bra is fashioned of sheer, exquisite lace that won't show under thin tops. There's satin along the cups and a tiny tulle and satin bow in the center for an elegant touch.
Empreinte bras are an investment, but they last and last far longer than most other bras.
And the straps are long enough for tall women.
Sides and back have extra holding power (to minimize side and back rolls). It's so supportive, light, and comfortable you'll hardly realize you are wearing it.
Full and deep cups, so this is best if your natural shape is rounded (rather than shallow). You may want to go down a cup size. No seams or padding, just pretty lace in caramel, red, pink, gold, silver, onyx (with an extra strap embellishment), and black.
Sizes 30-G, 32C-G. 34C-G, 36C-G, 38C-F, 40 C-F, 42C-E.
Chantelle bras are always pretty and this is no exception. The cups are sheer on top and embellished with geometric embroidery on the bottom. It is seamed, but they will lie flat and not show under your clothing.
Extra support in the back and sides gives you better projection and keeps back and side fat under control.
The straps are fully adjustable, so they’re long enough for tall women.
Beige, coral, raspberry, silver, and black in sizes 30D-H; 32, 34. 36, 38, 40, and 42 B, C, D, E, F, G and H
This bra gives plenty of lift without any seams at all. You’ll get a smooth look under your clothes. The straps are fully adjustable and convertible so there’s plenty of room to fit over your long torso.
It also helps fight back and side bulges. Note that Panache is best if you’re full and rounder.
Available in sizes 28DD, E, F, FF-G; 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 D, E, F, FF, and G in beige and black.
Panache Viva Molded Bra
Ironically, the fully adjustable straps that make this a good choice for petites also make it good for taller women. They can make the straps super-short, and you can pull them out to their full length.
There are no seams, just a light stripe with a pretty floral detail on the tops of the cups.
This bra is available in beige and black, sizes 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 D, E, F, FF, and G.
Le Mystere Energie Sports Bra
A sports bra for tall women! This has criss-cross straps (which means extra length). It even looks like a regular bra. That also means you get support without the dreaded uniboob smoosh.
The inside of the cups is mostly cotton to keep you cool while you work out (or just go about your day). There’s more support (high impact) when the straps are crossed, less (medium impact) when worn standard. The straps adjust by hooking them into individual slots (rather than sliding), for better hold.
Comes in beige sizes 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 B-G.
Average Bust Bras for Tall Women
This bra solves the height problem with convertible straps. The straps are longer than standard bras (so there’s enough room to criss-cross them). You can use that extra length to your advantage if you’re tall.
As a bonus, it’s also got back and side control to minimize back fat and underarm spillage. There’s some padding (just enough so you don’t show through), but not enough to add extra bulk.
Comes in white, beige, black, ivory, navy, grey-violet, pink, turquoise, raisin (with leopard trim), and taupe in US sizes 34B,C, D, DD; 36 B, C, D, DD; 38 B,C, D, DD; 40 C, D, DD; and 42C.
B. Tempt'd Modern Method Lace Bra
Knit cups are soft and comfortable, so you won't spend all day fussing with your bra (who needs that?). The fabric is also slightly stretchy, so it will adjust to your shape better than a non-stretch bra. You get a more custom fit that way.
The center is corded and wide, so it's best if you are wider set. An arched design in the middle also makes it more comfortable if your stomach is larger.
US sizes 32-36 B-DDD, and 38C-D in blue, black, and beige, convertible to a racerback with a hook in the back to clasp the straps together.
B.tempt'd bras run a bit smaller than bras produced under the Wacoal label (its parent company).
Small Bust Bras for Tall Women
Just because you’re tall, doesn’t mean you’re busty. These bras will fit smaller busts (some add the illusion of more size, some don’t).
Lily of France Ego Boost BraThis style has convertible straps (extra length for tall women), plus the “boost” of padding to add a full size to your bust. Great if you have a blouse or dress that doesn’t quite fit right. It’s soft and smooth, so there are no seams to show through clothes.
The plunge neckline is great for low-cut tops. It has a wide center, so it’s better if your breasts are wide set.
This comes in so many colors and prints (40 of them!) I won’t list each one, but there’s the basic beige, white, black, plus ivory, cherry, blackberry, sapphire, rose, leopard, dotted swiss and two-toned blue.
Sizes 32A,B; 34 A-D, 36A-D, and 38B-D.
Lily of France Jacquard Underwire Bra
If you prefer just a bit of shaping (rather than heavy padding), try this style instead. It’s smooth (with just a jacquard pattern on the cups). The straps criss-cross in back. Just slide the straps and insert them in the hooks on the top of the band. And, it’s a bargain too.
Comes in black, white, and beige in sizes 32A, 34A-D, 36 A-D, and 36B-D.
Full Figure Bras for Tall Women
This bra has no seams, but still manages to give you plenty of support and lift. The underwire is nestled inside its own channel (away from your skin). There’s no band, and the center panel is arched, so it’s a good alternative if you have a large stomach.
Larger cup sizes have an extra sling for more support and to help push you forward (without a pointy look).
Sizes 32D-G, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 C,D, DD, DDD, G, H in ivory, beige, cappuccino, fuchsia, purple, navy, and black.
Full figure? And tall? No problem. This bra has sheer mesh and lace for looks, plus two kinds of seams, and side panels for lift and support.
The straps are fully adjustable and inset to stop them from falling off your shoulders. It's also got a tall back and sides to control back fat and underarm spillage.
Taupe or black in sizes 34G-JJ, 36E-JJ, 38,-42 DD-JJ, and 44DD-G (UK sizes).
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