In the fashion world, there has been an endless popularity contest between the concept of what is stylish versus what is comfortable. Comfort is finally reigning queen in this struggle, but you don’t always have to lose out on style when you choose the more comfortable options. Lace bralettes are a great example of this! We’ve seen these lacey styles rise above their push-up predecessors due to their comfort qualities and because they are the perfect finishing touch to any look. However, it gets a bit tricky when we start reaching the colder seasons of the year since most people think of bralettes as more of a spring/summer item. We’re here to tell you that those people are wrong! Bralettes are supposed to be a year-round staple to your wardrobe, and we’ve put together a few of our favorite bralette outfits for fall to prove it!
When you’re shopping for a new bralette, you’re probably starting off with the big question of, “How do these bralettes fit compared to my regular bra?” So, before we dive in to our favorite styles, here is a little size chart to help you know which size will fit you best!
WISHLIST BRALETTE SIZE CHART
| BRA SIZE | AA | A | B | C | D |
| 32 | S | S | S | S | S |
| 34 | S | S | S | M | M |
| 36 | / | M | M | L | L |
| 38 | / | L | L | L | L |
| 40 | / | / | XL | XL | XL |
FREE PEOPLE BRALETTE SIZE CHART
| SIZE | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 32" | 33"/34" | 35"/36" | 37"/38" | 39"/40" | 41" |
| Natural Waist | 24" | 25"/26" | 27"/28" | 29"/30" | 31"/32" | 33" |
Now that you know what size works for you, your next question is, "What colors do I need?" As a bralette fan myself, I would say every color because you WANT these babies to show! It's also fun to have an extra pop of color to add to your look. To be honest, the best colors for you will be close to the hues you normally buy. So, if you like to wear black almost every day, grab a grey or black bralette so that you know that it will match with most of your outfits. However, we love the combo of pairing a super colorful style with a neutral look, because it’s ok for the bralette to be the star of the show (especially when you’re wearing a sweater with an open back.) The two staple colors are definitely white and black, but we encourage you to branch out into a few other colors that aren’t super matchy-matchy, but more complimentary with your closet. This way, you'll have a few options for when you want to make a statement. Here are some of our favorite outfits so you can have some inspiration on how to style these bralettes with your everyday looks!
At Glik’s, we now offer styles from Wishlist Clothing, and Free People, and we are absolutely obsessed with both. Click here to shop them all! Or, if you would rather try them on first, visit your local store to test out any style from their selection. If you need more inspiration, you can also check us out on social to see how we style these beauties daily!