I Know Good Bras—These 23 Plunge Styles Are Game-Changing

Being a fashion editor, I’m usually the first person my friends come to with their style dilemmas, and right now, the question that keeps cropping up is, "Which bra would look good with this outfit?” With occasion season in full swing, many of us are now faced with working out which underwear (if any!) works with the outfit we have planned.

I’ve been quietly observing the trends coming through, and with lots of backless, strapless and plunging pieces on offer, there’s more emphasis on getting your underwear right than ever before. I myself spent inordinate amounts of time trying to find a backless bra to suit 1) the dress I had in mind and 2) my 32G cup size. It was an effort, but the reward of being comfortable enough to wear a dress style I previously never thought I’d be able to was so worth it. So today, I’m focused on helping you find your perfect plunge-bra solution. 

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Ali Tate Cutler wears a plunging top with jeans and sandals. 

Depending on your wants and needs, finding the best plunge bras can be tricky. My experience with them varies drastically—I have one I love and have bought in every colour it comes in (more about this style later). However, others have left me feeling unsupported and dealing with four-boob overspill. Not the look you want when you’re wearing a silk slip dress, let me tell you.

Identifying the needs of your plunge bra is crucial in choosing the correct one. Do you want it to smooth, to support, to look pretty or, the holy trinity, to do all three? Do you also need it to be strapless or backless? That presents another challenge. Fortunately for you, I love a challenge.

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Allison Ho styles a plunge bra with a striped blazer and shorts co-ord.

Below, I’ve hand-picked what I believe to be the best plunge bras on the market right now with my rationale for each. Scroll on to see them, and hopefully, you’ll find your perfect plunge-bra match. 

Shop the Best Plunge Bras

Next Up: These 15 Strapless Bras Have the Best Reviews and Sell Like Crazy

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.