plural bralettes
: a soft bra with no wires or cups and often with thin, removable pads
… a beautiful bralette to wear as both an undergarment or a crop top if you're really trying to up the ante on your going out looks or headed to a music festival.—
Marquaysa Battle
Marquaysa BattleMeet the bralette, the underwire bra's kid sister. She's a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding.—Heather Schwedel
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Shop more comfy, supportive bralettes on Amazon, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
This Merino-blend bralette is breathable and itch-free, with a wireless design that’s cushy enough for all-day wear.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Current said her favorite pieces are the satin bralette sets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Other videos participating in the trend see users returning to social media and viral meme culture's roots, posting pics using the Snapchat dog ear filter, doing the popular bottle flip challenge, and busting out their old skinny jeans, chokers and lace bralettes for their clips.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
This Merino-blend bralette is breathable and itch-free, with a wireless design that’s cushy enough for all-day wear.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Current said her favorite pieces are the satin bralette sets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Other videos participating in the trend see users returning to social media and viral meme culture's roots, posting pics using the Snapchat dog ear filter, doing the popular bottle flip challenge, and busting out their old skinny jeans, chokers and lace bralettes for their clips.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Bralette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bralette. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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