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The Best Plus Size Bras And Intimates For Grown Women

Alison @ Wardrobe Oxygen by Alison @ Wardrobe Oxygen
4 years ago
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This post was originally posted on Wardrobe Oxygen.

I LOVEDย Glamour Magazineโ€™s feature on plus size fashion. However, their picks for the best plus size fashion skewed a bitโ€ฆ young. Nothing wrong with that; Glamour is a magazine catered to younger Millenials. But what about us grown women? Those of us over 35, and maybe over 65? We have different fashion needs and different economic means.ย 

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I wanted to see what plus-size grown women wear and love so I created my own survey forย Wardrobe Oxygenย where over 500 women shared their thoughts, their style desires, and the best places to findย plus size fashion for grown women.ย  For this post, I am focusing on the results for the best plus size bras, panties, shapewear, and other intimates.ย ย 

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What Are The Best Plus Size Bras for Grown Women?

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Shop the Top 10 Best Plus Size Bra Brands for Grown Women:
#1:ย Caciqueย | #2:ย Soma| #3:ย Wacoalย | #4:ย Elomiย | #5:ย Glamoriseย | #6:ย Prima Donnaย | #7:ย Auden by Targetย | #8:ย Natoriย | #9:ย Warnerโ€™sย | #10:ย Chantelle

Lane Bryantโ€™s in-house brand Caciqueย was by far the most popular brand mentioned for having the best plus size bras. Many Wardrobe Oxygen readers commented that their bras have improved in fit, style, and comfort in the past year.ย 

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Marie Denee in Cacique

Somaย was the second most favorite bra brand, but some commented that their band size selection was too limited.ย ย Wacoalย was in third place, many sharing they first heard about the brand fromย Oprahย and have been wearing it for decades. Those who need a larger cup and/or band sizes raved aboutย Prima Donnaย andย Glamoriseย for their selection.ย 

โ€œIt is so difficult for me to find bras where the straps donโ€™t slip off. The best style I have found isย Wacoal 855192 Basic Beauty Full-Figure Braย because the straps are attached closer to the center in the back. It is a very comfortable style unless one of the underwires escapes and starts poking me.โ€

โ€œThe Matilda bra from Elomiย is the best bra Iโ€™ve ever worn. It is comfortable, has great lift, and creates nice cleavage. Theyโ€™re pricey but so worth it.โ€

โ€œThird Love 24/7 Full Coverageย is the ONLY bra that doesnโ€™t gap, make the girls conical, or just serve as a glorified shelf. The online chat was my lifesaver to find my best fit. Took some time but free exchanges made all the difference.โ€

โ€œPrima Donnaย has the most beautiful and luxurious bras for large busts. They arenโ€™t cheap but they make me feel beautiful and womanly.โ€

โ€œElomi. Other brands claiming to be plus-size donโ€™t have nearly large enough cup sizes.โ€

โ€œI think Torrid is great for bras! Theย Torrid Back Smoothing Plunge Braย is the best!โ€

โ€œAfter reading theย A Bra That Fits Reddit, the bra that works for each woman will be different based on her shape. But Panache and Chantelle have been game-changers for me personally.โ€

โ€œI am a recent convert toย Soma bras. They are the first in years I can comfortably wear all day.โ€

What Are The Best Plus Size Sports Bras For Grown Women?

best plus size sports bra

Shop the Top 10 Plus Size Sports Bra Brands for Grown Women:
#1:ย Brooks Moving Comfortย | #2:ย Caciqueย | #3:ย C9ย | #4:ย Enellย | #5:ย Elomiย | #6:ย Wacoalย | #7:ย Panacheย | #8:ย Glamoriseย | #9:ย Natoriย | #10:ย Freya

The top answer isnโ€™t in the graph above. Most entries were from women saying they havenโ€™t found a decent plus sized sports bra. Knowing from my previous posts and reviews about sports bras, there is nothing more personal than the fit and support of a sports bra for large busts.ย  One personโ€™s Holy Grail is anotherโ€™s fail.ย 

The most popular entry was forย Brooks and their Moving Comfort Bras.ย 

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LIVI High Impact Sports Bra

In second place wasย Cacique by Lane Bryant and Lane Bryant in general, with several specifically mentioning theirย High-Impact Max Support Wicking Sport Bra.ย  Many raved about the price and fit ofย Championโ€™s line for Target called c9.ย 

โ€œTheย Enell bra is sold as the last resort braย on the Title Nine website. My girls donโ€™t move a centimeter.โ€

โ€œI really likeย C9, it is the Target version of Champion. They are just as good as fancy ones I bought at department stores.โ€

โ€œIf you have boobs, you need at least three hooks on the back of your sports bra.ย Lane Bryant makes theseย and they WORK!โ€

โ€œPanache has a sports bra with underwireย and it is AMAZING! I ran a 10K no problem, I wear it to CrossFit, I wear it to dance class. My breasts donโ€™t go ANYWHERE.โ€

โ€œGlamorise has a wire-free sports braย that looks great and comes in a 48 H (my size)โ€

What Are The Best Plus Size Underwear And Shapewear For Grown Women?

the best plus size underwear

Shop the Top Ten Plus Size Underwear Brands for Grown Women:
#1:ย Jockeyย | #2:ย Caciqueย | #3:ย Somaย | #4:ย Duluth Trading Companyย | #5:ย Torridย | #6:ย Wacoalย | #7:ย Vanity Fairย | #8:ย Hanky Pankyย | #9:ย Aerieย | #10:ย Just My Size

There were as many passionate votes for a specific style of underwear from a brand as there were votes where women stated they donโ€™t care and just buy what is on sale or they can pick up at Target or Walmart.ย  Itโ€™s clear that underwear isnโ€™t as important to many plus size women as their bras.ย  That being said, there were some clear leaders.ย 

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Cacique Cotton Full Brief Panty With Wide Waistband

Jockeyย had the most votes, with specific mentions for theirย No Panty Line Promiseย andย Elanceย collections.ย  The second most popular brand wasย Lane Bryant and their Cacique brand, but few replies about a specific style.

Somaย was the third most popular, but several commented that they felt bad even mentioning the brand since they only go up to XXL.ย Somaโ€™s Vanishing Edge collectionย was by far the most popular style mentioned.ย ย Duluth Tradingย was the brand with the most passionate responses for fit, quality, and comfort.ย 

โ€œDuluthย โ€“ no really! I am slowly converting all my friends they are the BEST!โ€

โ€œFor underwear, to be specific: Aerie โ€“ย the high-waisted lace undies, in black. SWOON.โ€

Soma [vanishing] edge pantiesโ€œ, after trying them I wonโ€™t wear any other kind.โ€

โ€œI donโ€™t know ifย Ex Officioย makes plus size. I am a 14/16 pants and wear an L. Love theirย Give N Go Bikini Briefย for day to day and working out.โ€ (FYI Ex Officio goes up to 2XL)

โ€œJockey #61683 [Elance]ย are perfect under dresses for summer.โ€

โ€œI swear byย Soma Vanishing Edgeย though I feel bad mentioning since they only go up to XXL. I am a 22 and wear their XXL.โ€

The Best Plus Size Shapewear Brands For Grown Women

the best plus size shapewear

Shop the Top Nine Plus Size Shapewear Brands for Grown Women:
#2:ย Spanxย | #3:ย Assetsย | #4:ย Jockeyย | #5: Maidenform | #6: Soma | #7: Shapermint | #8: Nancy Ganz | #9: Yummie | #10:ย TC Intimates

I gotta say, I love that the #1 answer for this question was that women donโ€™t wear shapewear!ย  For those who desire shapewear for specific situations or because it makes them more comfortable, the top answer wasย Spanx, though many said they wear it because they donโ€™t know of any other brand.

Several shared that in place of traditional shapewear they like slipshorts or slips to smooth without compression; their favorites wereย Thigh Societyย andย Jockey.

thigh society the staple grown women short
Thigh Society The Staple short

โ€œI rarely wear shapewear but I have anย open bust bodysuit from Spanxย just in case a dress needs it.โ€

โ€œI donโ€™t like shapewear but I do likeย Jockey Skimmiesย for smoothing me out.โ€

โ€œThe only shapewear I own areย Power Pantiesย [from Spanx]. Go up a size and you will get smoothing without the stomach pains.โ€

โ€œTC has a high waist pantyย like Spanx but I find it fits better.โ€

You mentioned anย open bust bodysuit from TC Fine Intimatesย several years ago. THANK YOU. Itโ€™s the only shapewear that is comfortable, wonโ€™t roll down, and works with any bra.โ€

โ€œI hate shapewear but I needed it for a bridesmaidโ€™s dress. I foundย bike shorts with straps that go over the shoulders from Assets at Target. It stayed in place and no panty lines!โ€

What Is The Best Product To Prevent Thigh Chafing

the best product to prevent chub rub

Shop the Top Ten Products for Preventing Thigh Chafing:
#1:ย Jockey Skimmiesย | #2:ย Megababe Thigh Rescueย | #3:ย Monistat Gelย | #4:ย Bodyglideย | #5:ย Thigh Societyย | #6:ย Snag Shortsย | #7:ย Undersummersย | #8:ย Skindura Secret Shieldย | #9:ย Soma Smoothing Shortย | #10:ย TomboyX Boy Shortsย 

I must say I was looking forward to these results. I usedย Jockey Skimmiesย for years, in recent years I was introduced toย Thigh Societyย which is a small Canadian woman-owned business with an extensive size range and variety of lengths and types (my favorite are the cooling slip shorts which are thin and silky and donโ€™t give muffin top).ย  I have tried a few topical products likeย Megababeย and was curious if there were any great products on the market I was unfamiliar with.

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Mega Babe Thigh Rescue

The two I hadnโ€™t heard of were the two that received the most passionate responses:

  • Iโ€™ve heard about the awesomeness that isย Snag Tightsย but didnโ€™t know they had a short aptly namedย Chub Rub Shorts. Theyโ€™re made with yarns to keep you cool and wick away moisture, have a cotton gusset, and a unique size chart that measures not just by clothing size but height. I appreciate the photos of people of varying sizes and heights in the products at Snag to help you see how they may work on your body.ย 
  • Skindura Secret Shieldย is a product from a brand called Skindura that was created by a woman who dealt with chub rub and wanted to find a solution. Many of the responses voting for Skindura raved about the simple yet effective ingredient list (jojoba esters, fractionated coconut oil, octyl palmitate a palm oil derivative, comfrey) and that it is a small business with amazing customer service. Secret Shield is waterproof, vegan, and free of petroleum, animal by-products, or silicone.ย ย 

โ€œJust discoveredย Body Glideย and it has changed my life!โ€

โ€œTheย Thigh Societyย are my fave anti-chafe shorts after much trial and error with other brands โ€“ donโ€™t roll, donโ€™t make noise, not sweaty, excellent size chart with inclusive sizing, can be machine washed and dried. Amazing.โ€

โ€œI used to wearย Under Summersย but after findingย Snag Chub Rub Shortsย I canโ€™t look back. Best fit, best price, best everything!โ€

โ€œI loveย Katie Sturinoย and I loveย Megababe. It saved my summer in Italy!โ€

Where to Buy The Best Plus Size Bras For Grown Women

This was not a question on the Wardrobe Oxygen survey, but many shared their thoughts on where to buy the best plus size bras and their tips on successful bra shopping:ย 

  • Bare Necessitiesย was by far the most popular retailer to buy the best plus size bras โ€“ they have the most brands, the most band sizes, extensive customer reviews, and easy shipping and return policies.ย 
  • HerRoomย was another winner for where to shop for the best plus size bras, offering plenty of size and color range.
  • Several suggested my favorite tip for bra shopping โ€“ find the bra you love, then search for more of them on Amazon and/or eBay.ย  Once you know your size, brand, and style, search it on one of those sites and you may find previous season colors brand new but for less.ย 
  • Many who loveย Somaย recommended you get sized at one of their stores to know what size you are in this specific brand. While Soma has more sizes in back and in drawers, many said the best selection of larger cups and band sizes is online. Sign up for Somaโ€™s emails and youโ€™ll know when theyโ€™re having sales.
  • If you donโ€™t have a store near you to help you be sized, check out theย Reddit A Bra That Fits calculator. It will help you get accurate sizing from the comfort of your own home.ย ย 

If you didnโ€™t get a chance to fill out the survey, feel free to share your recommendations for the best plus size bras, intimates, and products for thigh chafing for grown women in the comments below!

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  1. The Better Fit says:
    3 years ago

    I love wearing my Jockey underwear, especially for work. Itโ€™s comfortable and it really is seamless against your clothing

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