13 Best Backless Bras, According to Reviewers and Experts 2024

We’re stepping right into the season of spring wedding-guest dresses, sundresses, and jumpsuits which means we’re on the hunt for the best backless bras. As cute as those flirty, back-baring outfits are, what’s less cute is getting an eyeful of straps and padding. Thankfully, there are many great backless bras—plus bra-adjacent essentials, like backless bustiers, nipple covers, and push-up breast tape—that’ll make your How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days dress dreams come true. Below, Glamour editors and bra-fit experts share the ones they’ve tested, from silicone ones for open-back dresses to padded ones for extra lift under tank tops.

The best backless bras, at a glanceBest Overall Backless Bra: NuBra Seamless Adhesive Bra, $48Best Adhesive Backless Bra: Gatherall Bra, $68Best Bra for Backless Dresses: Intimissimi Stick-On Bandeau Plunge Bra, $39Best Budget Backless Bra: Braza Deep Plunge Adhesive Bra, $23Best Nipple Covers: Bristols 6 Lifting Nipple Covers, $27Best Low-Back Bra: Sealsea Low Back Bra, $27Jump to the full list.

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Best Overall Backless Bra: NuBra Seamless Adhesive Bra

Seamless, strapless, and available in a range of skin tones, this sticky bra is your go-to when you need a backless option to wear when you want to show off your goods. It clasps between the breasts, squeezing and lifting them. “Think of the NuBra as your secret weapon for killer cleavage—it cinches those beauties together for a show-stopping effect in plunging necklines,” April Buchanan, lingerie expert and founder and CEO of The Perky Lady says.

Pros: Reusable; clasps in middle for liftCons: No padding for size enhancement; no built-in supportSave when you shop for the best backless bras with these Amazon promo codes.

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Best Adhesive Backless Bra: Gatherall Bra

“I’ve always struggled to find a reliable backless strapless bra, but the Gatherall exceeded my expectations,” says Glamour commerce writer Andrea Navarro. It stays in place with gentle stickiness that works for a range of cup sizes and is helpfully water- and sweat-proof (in case you, say, hit the dance floor). “Even with larger breasts, it’s still super supportive and makes it so much easier to wear any tricky tops or dresses,” says Buchanan. “Plus, I love that it’s reusable and easy to clean.”

Pros: No hooks or wires; push-up bra; seamless; waterproof; sweatproof; washableCons: Pricey; adhesive may not be strong enoughSave when you shop for the best backless bras with these Free People promo codes.