10 easy-to-wear bra tops that anyone can get into

Putting on a bra is notoriously tricky, especially if you have a limb difference, dexterity issues, or mobility challenges. (Unless you're wearing Victoria's Secret's adaptive bras, which we loved when we tested them.) When you combine that with clothing in layers, which comes with its unique accessibility obstacles, your dressing game may become frustrating very quickly.

This is where tops with built-in bras can be your savior. My favorite part is that they unite two steps into one and are also a way of adding some core warmth, which helps lessen the amount of bulk you may need from jackets. I've also found this particularly helpful because jackets are cumbersome. I sometimes struggle with the sleeve if too many layers are involved. 

The caveat with bra tops is that they can also be a pain to pull on depending on how tight (support is good, but some of these things are a modern-day equivalent to a corset, which in no way makes things easier) and how strappy they are. I have one that looks so cute due to its 19 crisscrossing straps, but as a result, it also takes me half a lifetime to untangle it and get it on.

Below, find 10 bralette tops that combine the best of both worlds in fashion and function.

1. Klassy Network Henley T-shirt Brami

If you dream about going braless in public but you’d feel awkward doing so, you need Klassy Network. This company has an entire line of tops with built-in pads to free you from underwires and digging straps no matter the outfit.

The Henley T-shirt Brami is a versatile, casual top, but you’ll also find that Klassy Network carries crop tops, dresses, bodysuits, long-sleeved tops, and more. Collect enough from Klassy Network, and you may just be able to go braless forever.

2. Beyond Yoga Spacedye collection

I’m a massive fan of the entire Spacedye collection at Beyond Yoga because everything is made of fabric that’s buttery soft and wears equally comfortably in the house, gym, or studio.

The Refocus became one of my favorites as, unlike other high-neck bras I’ve tried, it’s easy to pull over my head without getting stuck halfway there. We’ve all experienced the dreaded sports bra tangle where it gets rolled up and caught half on and half off with arms in the air, right? The Spacedye fabric provides support but remains soft and stretchy enough to prevent that from happening. Also, its smooth texture makes this a great option if you have sensory sensitivities.

Lastly, although it does say “cropped,” it has a bit of added length compared to some other tops marked as cropped, making this an excellent choice of bra tops to pair with something with a lower waist.

3. Alo Yoga All-night tank

Whenever I need to put together an outfit to go out, my apartment looks like Godzilla stomped through it, as I disembowel my intimates drawer and entire closet. I find evening outfits particularly challenging, as I’m picky about what I wear with my one arm.

Then, once I settle on a top or dress, I face the battle of pairing the right bra. Adjusting all the little straps that often come with sexy camisoles and dainty dresses feels like an impossible task for me, so when I pulled on Alo’s All Night Tank, I felt like I’d won the lottery (or at the very least might’ve spared my apartment some damage).

It has that sultry strappy feel you want from an evening top but comes with no fuss and all comfort, as it’s an all-encompassing, party-friendly bra top with buttery fabric.

4. Forme Power bra

Technically the Forme Power Bra isn’t meant to be a top, but the longline silhouette makes it a great crop top. This is the viral bra Taylor Swift wore for its FDA-registered posture-correcting benefits while rehearsing for the Eras Tour.

I felt like it belonged here, as this piece not only passes as a top but also serves a function that personally benefited me, as I often find myself slouching more to my left when I reach for things with my little arm. Plus, a little posture support never hurts anyone, regardless of whether or not you live with an upper extremity impairment.

I paired mine with high-waisted black jeans and some sneakers, and it was the perfect daytime outfit.

5. Lands’ End Comfort knit bra

Straps sometimes bother me, especially if I wear my prosthetic arm, as the harness runs right over my shoulder. If they’re too thin, they can dig in. If they’re too thick, the same thing happens.

It’s a Goldilocks situation, but I found the Lands’ End Comfort Knit Bra fit just right with flat and wide seamless straps made of comfy Tencel Modal fabric.

6. Cou Cou pointelle bodysuit

You’re probably wondering why a bodysuit is on this list. I made an exception just for pointelle, because finding the right bra to pair with it is notoriously tricky. It’s often sheer and thin with delicate straps. But when I slipped into a Pointelle Bodysuit from Cou Cou, I was stunned by its perfect fit with no added undergarments.

If you need lots of support this may not be for you, but for my fellow modestly-chested people, you may have met your all-in-one pointelle dream.

Their knit is a bit thicker than average, meaning you’re getting more coverage than other pointelle knits often have, making it possible to wear as is so it isn’t all-revealing.

7. Women’s Everyday Soft Crop tank top

I love a top that goes from gym to street, and the Women’s Everyday Soft Crop Tank Top is the one for that. Plus, its high neck gives a fun pop of color if you’re layering this underneath something else.

My favorite part, though, was how easy this was to pull over my head. High-neck bras can often be a tight squeeze to pull over, but the low back on this one helps negate that effect.

8. Women’s Fit camisole with built-in-bra

The one downside to bralette tops is that they often have a cropped length. And whether you’re into the low-rise return (guilty over here) or want something that won’t expose your tummy, you might prefer a bit more length.

In that vein, I found this Women’s Fit Camisole With Built In Bra from Amazon succeeds on many fronts with its long length, many color choices, and removable pads. I also found the strap adjusters were pretty smooth and manageable to manipulate with one hand.

9. Maidenform M Smoothing seamless cropped cami

This Maidenform M Smoothing Seamless Cropped Cami is one of the camis I find myself reaching for constantly. The material is soft, stretchy, and supportive, making it another excellent choice if you’re sensitive to rougher fabrics.

I’ve owned mine for a while, thrown it in the wash countless times, and it hasn’t budged either. One of its most unique features is its straps, which are a continuation of the body in the front, with the thinner adjustable portion being in the back so that the slim part isn’t digging into your shoulder.

10. Free People Clean Lines Voop Long Sleeve

You can’t get any more all-inclusive than a long-sleeved tee with a built-in bra. I’ve fallen in love with the entire Clean Lines collection from Free People, as it features all sorts of tops and bodysuits with built-in shelf bras.

But the long sleeve is the one that stole my heart, as it truly is a one-and-done piece. This is the one I reach for on mornings when I’m running late or on cold days that call for layers.