The eight best bras for every wardrobe dilemma

From beating back fat, to what to wear in a backless dress, we've got your bra woes solved with this well-rounded list.

By Kate Gertner

March 10, 2014

The eight best bras for every wardrobe dilemma

DKNY Signature Lace T-Back Bra

Best Bras for Tricky Situations

The must-have minimizer

Wacoal Slimline Minimizer Seamless Unlined Underwire Bra, $82, Bloomingdales.

The strapless solution

SPANX Bra-Cha-Cha; Stay-SPANX Put Strapless Bra, $92, The Bay.

The back fat fixer

Lunaire Madison Back Smoothing Spacer Bra, $39, Bare Necessities.

The seamless smoother

Favourite T-shirt bra, $26, Gap.

The plunging problem solver

Sexy Plunge Bra, $30, Maidenform.

The best in backless

Fashion Forms Go Bare Push-Up Bra, $25, Neiman Marcus.

The racerback silhouette

DKNY Signature Lace T-Back Bra, $30, Macy's.

DKNY Signature Lace T-Back Bra

The ultimate sport support

Armour Bra, $70, Under Armour.

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