I spent hundreds of dollars on bras, but finally found one with the perfect lift

A good bra, one that fits properly, is supportive, gives a boost, and is so comfortable you’ll almost forget you’re wearing it, is a unicorn. As someone in my 40s, I’ve spent hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars searching for the perfect pumps over the years, but I finally found THE one: Chantelle’s Day to Night underwired half bra.

This beautiful bra is designed in intricate lace and partially lined with stiff tulle for smoothing and support. It features a rounded underwire that lifts and supports the chest without digging into your sides, wide, comfortable straps and a hook. Available in sizes 30A to 38G, it makes an excellent bra for fuller busts; when I was pregnant with my children, my 34C turned into a 36G, a size that limited my options. The Chantelle bra surprisingly supported my larger chest during these months.

With a demi cut, Chantelle’s Day to Night bra offers just enough cleavage to wear with a sexy low-cut top, but it also looks great under a white t-shirt. It’s equal parts functional for everyday use but sexy enough for date nights. Since purchasing my first one a few years ago, I haven’t gone astray and now own the style in several colors.

Other people are just as obsessed as I am. One Nordstrom reviewer, who wears a size 34DD, called it a “basic everyday bra,” revealing that they own four of them. “If you’re looking for an unlined demi-support bra that’s comfortable all day, this is the bra for you,” they said, noting that it offers an “incredible lifted, separated, and round under a sweater or blouse”. Another reviewer of the 36G claimed it was the “best bra” for a “large bust.” “It can handle my heavy, projecting breasts while still giving them a nice round shape,” they explained.

While definitely not a budget buy, this bra is worth the investment. The French brand has existed since 1876 and is known for designing high quality lingerie. Lace is surprisingly durable and high quality, and wears incredibly well over time. I wear each color of the Chantelle bra several times a week and after years the only reason I replace them is if my cup size changes. (It runs true to size, FYI).

Below, shop more Chantelle bras, including a minimizing option and a smoothing t-shirt bra.