Let’s be honest: nothing is more humbling in life than shopping for a bra. Even those who know their way around a department store will tell you that all bets are off once you hit the lingerie section. You could be the most knowledgeable shopper and still find the process humiliating sometimes. Because unlike picking the perfect pair of jeans, bras require much more effort on our part. Not only do you have to go through the cumbersome process of finding the right bra size—which often requires a sweet but semi-awkward encounter with a sales associate to go through the measuring process. But even if you’ve found that “perfect size,” there’s no guarantee that all variations in sizing from brand to brand will match.
On top of that fact, it can be hard to discern what type of bra fits your everyday needs when there are so many on the market. If all of that weren’t stressful enough, there’s the final most pressing matter: your pocketbook. Bras aren’t cheap, so shopping for one on a budget can be extra stressful. In short, it’s safe to bra shopping isn’t always it, but there’s one way to make it easier: reading online reviews. It might sound simple enough, but we can not stress enough how much this simple action can take away most of the stress around the process.
If, however, you’re not patient enough to scour through hundreds of reviews, don’t fret. Ahead, we took the liberty of rounding up the 22 best affordable bras, all under $60. Considering real shoppers’ reviews, quality, size range, and functionality, we compiled a list of underpinnings that prove bra shopping can be, at minimum, bearable and, dare we say, semi-enjoyable. So, without further ado, let’s get into it…
