Best Bras: The Seven Bras Every Woman Should Own

What you wear underneath is as important (maybe even more) than what you put on top. Here’s my list for the 7 basic bras that every woman should have in her lingerie drawer.

Best Bra: Seven Bras Every Woman Should Own

1. The everyday, basic bra (with or without underwire)
Brands: Olga, Wacoal, Donna Karan Initmates, Chantelle, Hanes Her Way

ck one sugar + spice t shirt bra, $38, Calvin Klein

2. A seamless or t-shirt bra for tight shirts
Brands: Wacoal, Wonderbra,Calvin Klein, Jockey, Le Mystere

3. A half-cup or plunge bra for low-cut tops
Brands: Freya, J.Lo, Felina, Lily of France

4. A racer-back bra for underneath tank tops
Brands: Calvin Klein, Natori, Victoria’s Secret, Playtex

Natoria Front Close T-Back Bra, $56, Bloomingdale’s5. A convertible/ strapless bra for hard-to-handle tops
Brands: Aubade, Fantasie, Elle, Victoria’s Secret, Macpherson Intimates, DKNY

Victoria’s Secret Biofit Bra, $55, online

6. A sports bra
Brands: Donna Karan Initmates, Impact Level, Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber Pump Sports Bra, $42, Figleaves

7. Something seductive for special occasions
Brands: Fredericks of Hollywood, Huit, Jezebel, Betsy Johnson Intimates