15 Pretty Balconette Bras You Didn't Know You Needed
Of all the bra styles, the balconette is meant to be seen. Whether you're giving the pantsuit-and-bra trend a whirl, looking for something to show off under a sheer top, or celebrating Valentine's Day with your significant other, this bra is typically purchased with a specific outfit or special occasion in mind.
The balconette's reputation as an ultra-flattering piece dates back to the '50s when iconic movie star and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe first popularized the style. With its straight neckline, low-cut cups, and wide straps, the balconette bra is designed to emphasize one's natural shape while offering incredible support.
Today, this bra style comes in every print, size, color, and cut imaginable—designers have even created hybrid balconette-style bras like the plunge balconette and the T-shirt balconette. Below, shop our favorite iterations of this iconic bra style, organized by price.
$100 or Less
This lacy design from Journelle is the perfect "treat yourself" purchase.
This lightly-lined balconette T-shirt bra is incredibly practical.
Addition Elle's balconette bra was designed to be soft, supportive, and comfortable.
Complete the set with Chantelle's matching briefs.
$200 or Less
This black lace balconette would look amazing under an oversize blazer.
We love the barely-there style of this Yasmine Eslami bra.
This Fleur du Mal crochet lace bra comes in two more colors.
We're here for the floral embroidery on this Chantelle piece.
$300 or Less
This Kiki de Montparnasse balconette bra may be our favorite.
You can't go wrong with red velvet and lace.
Everyday London knows how to do luxurious lingerie.
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Kelsey Clark is a freelance writer and content strategist based in Detroit. She got her start in editorial in New York City as MyDomaine's lifestyle editor and has since gone full-time freelance. She now contributes to Who What Wear, THE/THIRTY, Domino, Glamour, The Zoe Report, Apartment Therapy, and more, in addition to working with brands such as Bloomscape and EyeSwoon on content strategy and copywriting. She's written about fashion, interior design, health and wellness, pop culture, food, travel, politics, and professional development, but she'd consider the first three verticals her main "beats." She's also incredibly passionate about mental health awareness and hopes to help eradicate the social stigma through storytelling and education. When she's not writing, you can find her scouring thrift stores for Levi's 501s, picking up a new vintage piece for her apartment, or exploring new restaurants and bars across Detroit.
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