It's common to spill out of the front of your bra (the cups are too small), or the back (the band rides up because it's too big), but what do you do when you need a bra with high underarm coverage to stop spillover on the sides (or the back?)
Sometimes, you can fix this by scooping and swooping. That means using your hand to move your breast tissue forward, toward the front of your bra. This helps center your breasts and your bra will fit better.
On the other hand, there are also times when the scooping technique isn't enough. You may have extra tissue under your arms, or be carrying extra weight. This can cause the skin under your arms to push up and spill out over the sides of your bra, making you look lumpy.
Lumps are fine for ski slopes, but not for clothing.
Luckily, there are bras that will help. They are constructed with high underarm coverage to smooth you out, stop spillover, and hide side and back fat.
Which is good, because underarm spillage makes your clothes look odd, it's uncomfortable (who wants to be squeezed and squashed?), and it's just annoying.
The way to fix underarm side spillage is to look for bras with extra fabric on the sides (like the Warner's bra below) or higher sides that will cover and hold in the extra tissue.
Here's a list of bras with high underarm coverage to stop the love handles and make you look smooth and sleek instead of bumpy.
Average Size High Underarm Coverage Bras that Stop Spillover
This bra has extra control panels on the sides to smooth out your body and stop the unsightly underarm bulges. The cup seam is on a slight angle and the sides have an extra bit of fabric behind and above the top of the cups. This holds everything in to give you a smooth, sleek look.
Note that the cups are far apart, so it's better if you have wide-set breasts. The straps adjust in front, so it's easy to get the fit right without having to take the bra off.
Another nice thing is that it comes in lots of colors, including: black, white, toasted almond, pale pink, lavender, brown jungle print, grey jungle print, hot pink, navy, purple, plum dot, plum (solid color), gray, and mink. Sizes 34 B, C, D; 36 B, C, D; 38 B, C, D; and 40 C and D.
If you'd rather have a wirefree bra, try this version instead. The sides are extra high so they smooth out bulges and keep you from popping out of the sides of your bra.
The cups are stretchy so they will adjust to your shape (great if you're not quite even). It has straps that adjust in the front, instead of the back, making it easier to get them the right length while you're actually wearing the bra.
Sizes 34A-C, 36A-D, 38B-D, 40 B-C in black, butterscotch/white dot, almond, white, pink, espresso, lavender, fig, and silver.
Full Bust Bras with High Underarm Coverage Stop Spillover and Hide Back and Side Fat
No spillage, no bouncing, and no popping out of the top either. This bra has great support, and the straps are fully adjustable (for the perfect fit). The seams may show through lighter, thinner tops though.
And, there's no heavy padding either, which makes the bra lighter and more comfortable (particularly in larger cup sizes). It also has side support panels to keep you looking smooth, stop spillover, and hide back fat.
Comes in 30 through 38 D-HH and 40 D-FF (UK sizes) in black, white, navy, red, coffee, blush, black cherry, cinnamon, and sand.
The watchword of this bra is soft, soft, soft. It's got criss-crossing bands of fabric on the sides and back designed to smooth under your arms (and your back too). The cups are completely seamless, so it won't show under your clothes.
This bra is designed for fuller busts, and while it doesn't have the color options of the other bras, it makes up for that in a much larger range of sizes.
Available in beige, black, and lilac sizes 32-38 C-G, 40C-DDD, and 42C-DDD.
Three part cups with angled seams give you great support and a natural, rounded shape. It's a minimizer so it will reduce projection and keep your buttons from popping too.
The sides and back are high for underarm coverage and bulge busting, plus there's a arched center (to keep the bottom of the bra off your stomach).
The cups are running small, so you may want to size up for a better fit.
Comes in black, beige, dusty pink, hot pink, charcoal, bluish gray, and red in UK sizes 32D through G, and 34-44 C-G.
Wacoal Basic Beauty Spacer Contour Bra
Lightweight spacer fabric means this bra is much cooler in the summer than a standard bra. It gives you shaping and support without being heavy.
Smooth cups won't show under your clothing. The cups are stretchy, with inner slings to help lift and shape your bust. High sides help smooth and keep bulges under control. And, the straps are inset, so they won't slide off your back.
This one comes in lots of colors, including black, ivory, white, taupe, pale lavender, red, and twilight blue (and more). Includes five different skin tone colors, plus brights, neutrals, and pale colors. US sizes 30D-DDD, 32, 34. 36. 38, 40 C-G, 42D-DDD, and 44 D-DDD.
If you have a fuller figure this bra is a good choice for keeping you covered. And, you don't have to settle for basic beige or black either (unless that's what you want). This bra comes in lots of great colors, so you can wear a different shade every day if you like. The higher sides smooth out bulges.
Since the bra is seamless, it won't show under t-shirts and fitted tops. One thing, since the sides are high, it may not be a good option if you have a short torso.
Comes in black, toasted almond, white, purple, butterscotch, burgundy, and mauve. Sizes 36C, D,and DD; 38 C, D, and DD; 40 C, D, DD, and 42 C and D.
Embroidery gives an extra finishing touch to this bra, making it both practical (it smooths your sides) and pretty. The lace extends to the edges of the cups and up along the front of the straps, so you'll feel secure, supported, and glamourous.
Comes in white, white/steel, black/steel, black, red, pearl, beige, blush, navy/white, beet, aqua, white/blue, gray, periwinkle, pistachio, deep blue, twilight, purple, pink, and red/black, sizes 36-44 B, C, D, DD, and DDD.
This bra is great for fuller figures. It's full coverage and full cups are sensible, without being boring. There's a contrasting.
lace overlay on the sides of the cups, and more lace in the center.
Lots of colors so you don't have to wear the same thing every day. The high sides keep you smooth and stop unsightly bulges and bra spillover.
Comes in beige/white, black/beige, white/taupe, beige, red, beige with black dots, gray/black, beige with gray dots, purple, teal, and blue watercolor print. Sizes 34-42 B-DD.
No more roly-poly bulges! This bra smooths and supports your sides and back. The tops of the cups are high enough for full coverage, but not too high (so you can wear the bra with v-neck tops). You'll feel supported without feeling as if you're falling out of the bra.
It is a minimizer, but it's not heavy or bulky (no need to feel like you're strapped into a harness). It also has a leotard back to keep the straps from slipping.
Sizes 36-44C, 36-44D, 36-44DD, and 38-42DDD in beige, white, and black.
Lightweight spacer fabric means this bra is much cooler in the summer than a standard bra. It gives you shaping and support without being heavy.
Smooth cups won't show under your clothing. The cups are stretchy, with inner slings to help lift and shape your bust. High sides help smooth and keep bulges under control. And, the straps are inset, so they won't slide off your back.
This one comes in lots of colors, including black, ivory, white, taupe, pale lavender, red, and twilight blue (and more). Includes five different skin tone colors, plus brights, neutrals, and pale colors. US sizes 30D-DDD, 32, 34. 36. 38, 40 C-G, 42D-DDD, and 44 D-DDD.
Fuller Figure Bras That Stop Underarm Spillover
If you have a fuller figure this bra is a good choice for keeping you covered. And, you don't have to settle for basic beige or black either (unless that's what you want). This bra comes in lots of great colors, so you can wear a different shade every day if you like. The higher sides smooth out bulges.
Since the bra is seamless, it won't show under t-shirts and fitted tops. One thing, since the sides are high, it may not be a good option if you have a short torso.
Comes in black, toasted almond, white, purple, butterscotch, burgundy, and mauve. Sizes 36C, D,and DD; 38 C, D, and DD; 40 C, D, DD, and 42 C and D.
Embroidery gives an extra finishing touch to this bra, making it both practical (it smooths your sides) and pretty. The lace extends to the edges of the cups and up along the front of the straps, so you'll feel secure, supported, and glamourous.
Comes in white, white/steel, black/steel, black, red, pearl, beige, blush, navy/white, beet, aqua, white/blue, gray, periwinkle, pistachio, deep blue, twilight, purple, pink, and red/black, sizes 36-44 B, C, D, DD, and DDD.
This bra is great for fuller figures. It's full coverage and full cups are sensible, without being boring. There's a contrasting.
lace overlay on the sides of the cups, and more lace in the center.
Lots of colors so you don't have to wear the same thing every day. The high sides keep you smooth and stop unsightly bulges and bra spillover.
Comes in beige/white, black/beige, white/taupe, beige, red, beige with black dots, gray/black, beige with gray dots, purple, teal, and blue watercolor print. Sizes 34-42 B-DD.
High Underarm Coverage Minimizer Bras
No more roly-poly bulges! This bra smooths and supports your sides and back. The tops of the cups are high enough for full coverage, but not too high (so you can wear the bra with v-neck tops). You'll feel supported without feeling as if you're falling out of the bra.
It is a minimizer, but it's not heavy or bulky (no need to feel like you're strapped into a harness). It also has a leotard back to keep the straps from slipping.
Sizes 36-44C, 36-44D, 36-44DD, and 38-42DDD in beige, white, and black.
Get plenty of support without heavy padding to weigh you down. The leaf pattern is pretty, but not bumpy (we're trying to avoid bumps here!) so you get a smooth look all over. The back has a V-shape which will help prevent slipping straps.
It is a minimizer, so it will flatten you a bit (meaning less projection), but also meaning that button-down shirts may fit better.
34-42C, D, DD and 44D in ivory, black/toast, butterscotch, white, toast, espresso, pearl, lilac, ivory, blue, purple, red, pink, rose, and lavender.
It is a minimizer, so it will flatten you a bit (meaning less projection), but also meaning that button-down shirts may fit better.
34-42C, D, DD and 44D in ivory, black/toast, butterscotch, white, toast, espresso, pearl, lilac, ivory, blue, purple, red, pink, rose, and lavender.
