Bandeau bras are essentially bands of material that are wrapped around a woman’s breasts to provide support. They are usually put on over the head rather than being fastened with a hook and eye closure on the back. They are also strapless although most come with optional bra straps that can be fastened if need be in a variety of styles including cross back and halter designs. Styles range from very plain to colored, printed and lace trimmed depending on whether the strapless bandeau bra is to be worn inconspicuously or on view as part of a layering combination. As with all bras, some are more popular than others for comfort, fit and support so here are some of those that receive top reviews.
Maidenform Dream Bandeau Bra
This bandeau bra comes in three colors being white, body beige and black. It is wireless and strapless and perfect for layering with sheer tops and blouses. Its stretchy cups support the breasts with their molded contours and light foam padding. The material is ultra soft and ruched at the front to give a defined shape. The elastic underband is thick and gives extra support to the breasts. Whilst this bra is strapless it does come with strap loops front and back should you want to dress it up ever with some fancy bejeweled bra straps. It is a seamless design meaning it is put on over the head and the back is narrower than most bras in this style. Reviewers are impressed with the comfortable snug feeling as well as the ease of wearing being seamless and strapless.
Braza Wild Card Bandeau Bra
This simple bra offers seamless, wireless and strapless support. It is fairly cheap and cheerful and comes with color choices of ivory, taupe and black. It has clear straps that can be used or not and converted to halter or cross back straps for a change from their classic use. It is also ruched at the front to give a more defined shape and the top is a snug fit helping it stay in place. The back is quite deep so does not narrow down like regular bras. Reviewers are impressed with the comfort of this bra and how it keeps everything where it ought to be. The design and fabric are well liked by women of all sizes.
Hanky Panky Tee Shirt Bandeau Bra
This bandeau bra is great when you do not want a normal bra to show through your clothing. It covers you up perfectly and is ideal for your first layer under sheer blouses or tops. It is very comfortable being made of 90% cotton with the stretch coming from a 10% spandex mix. It comes in no less than nine colors, so there is sure to be one to suit the look you are after. It is a bralette so there is little in terms of support so is better suited for smaller breasts. It is seamless so is put on over the head and the back is quite narrow for a bandeau bra. Reviewers find it a fun and comfortable style. The material is super soft and the bra works well with layering.
Other bandeau bras that receive top reviews include the Fashion Forms Bandeau Bra collection. Their Lace, Padded Tube and Strapless varieties are particularly popular – see our other article for more details.
Hi, I'm Chloe and I write this Bandeau Bra blog. I love the fact that this type of bra is so comfortable and with all the new funky and flirty designs coming onto the market, your choices are endless!