I Spent One Month Testing EBY's Bras — Do They Live Up To The Hype?

To set the stage, I consider myself a minimal bra-wearer. I wear bras most days, and comfort is my main priority.

I'm not a huge fan of bras with a lot of padding or fuss. What's more, I prefer designs with a little bit of wiggle room. My bra size fluctuates throughout my cycle, so I need a style that can adjust with my body instead of fighting against it.

EBY is an acronym for Empowered By You. And while I'd hate to be cheesy, the brand does just that.

Founded by Renata Black, the lingerie company focuses on creating high-quality intimates for every woman (and they mean it). EBY offers every product in sizes XS to 4X and refuses to charge more for a plus-size garment, as many other brands do.

Moreover, they use fit models for both missy and plus sizes to ensure the styles are comfortable on all bodies—no painful rubbing or chafing here.

EBY's prices are extremely affordable considering the brand's ethos for giving back. Bras start at $46 and cost up to $68, while panties start at $17 and go up to $25.

And while the starting price point is extremely fair considering the quality, the brand also offers a few additional ways to save. Along with discounted bundles, EBY offers a subscription program.

Recently, I've been loving a white T-shirt, but all of my bras were creating distracting lines. This was enough incentive to get me to really reevaluate my intimate lineup—and forced me to think about what I wanted out of a bra.

Over the last month, I've worn an EBY bra about three or four days per week.

I was immediately drawn to the All-Day Balconette. As mentioned, my biggest goal when trying out EBY was to find a great T-shirt bra—and the Balconette blew me away.

It's practically invisible under a tight T-shirt! And while lumps and bumps are totally normal (we're human!), I was pleasantly surprised by how few lines and indents the style created.

More importantly, I was shocked at the support it gave without any underwire. Inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge, the bra opts for wing suspension, i.e., extra support in the side panels that offer added lift when the bra is on.

When combined with the brand's signature soft wire—a soft lining under the cups that offers structure—the final construction provides just the right amount of support without feeling too heavy or padded.

The Support Bralette was a close runner-up to the Balconette. Best described as your favorite sports bra but better, it's not too thick or bulky. You just feel like you but with a little added support. 

Rather than the clasp on the Balconette, this one pulls over the head, which is great for smooth lines (are you spotting a theme?). While it doesn't share the Balconette's 3D Wings, it still has the brand's same signature wire-free support construction.

Perhaps my favorite part of this design was the sheer customizability. The straps are adjustable and can be tightened to give up an inch of lift (!!!), while the pads are completely removable.

My quest for the perfect T-shirt bra is finally over, and I have EBY to thank. The brand's supportive styles meet my exceptionally high criteria for bras—and I would argue the All-Day Balconette should be held up as a gold standard for a seamless bra that can deliver support without sacrificing comfort.