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As much as I love to flaunt my assets, there are certain tops and dresses that look and feel better when my boobs aren’t boobing quite so much.
While some of my favorite bras lift and support in a way that puts my girls proudly front-and-center when I want them to be, a minimizer bra is the kind I reach for when I (feel like I) need to tone them down a little bit.
I tried Thirdlove’s 24/7 Classic Wireless Crossover Minimizer Bra, and it is by far the most comfortable and effective minimizer I’ve ever worn.
The crossover minimizer bra from Thirdlove is perfect if you:
- Need a bra that will actually reduce your bust size (up to two inches).
- Want a wire-free, full-coverage bra that’s comfortable for all-day wear.
- Like having a bra with convertible straps that can be worn normally over each shoulder, or criss-crossed in the back.
- Don’t care about having many color options (beyond basic taupe and black).
- Prefer to bra-shop online, rather than in a physical store.
After seeing what it can do, especially under one particular dress of mine that’s a wee bit too tight in the bust with any other bra I currently own, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about Thirdlove’s minimizer and why I recommend it so highly.
My Experience Shopping for Bras at Thirdlove
I’m not exactly a stranger to bra shopping online these days, and I’ve come to appreciate the joy of avoiding the mall at all costs.
Thirdlove’s website is easy to navigate, and I love that you can shop by style, size, fabric, or lining level. They’ve made it so simple to find exactly what you need and want without getting lost scrolling through pages of not-quite-right bras.
“Minimizer” is listed under Style, so it only took a few seconds to see only those specific types of bras. I went with their wireless option (although they do carry a minimizer with an underwire if that’s your preference).
Although there are fit guides available at Thirdlove, there’s also a link to their Fit Quiz if you’re not 100% sure, and they also have an accessible link to live chat with a fit stylist if you need one-on-one assistance.
In the event that you get your size incorrect or you simply don’t like a product after trying it on, Thirdlove has a 60-day free exchange policy, which is the longest I’ve come across during my bra-shopping travels.
Just make sure to keep the tags in place; don’t remove them until you’re sure you’re keeping it for good.
How Thirdlove’s Wireless Minimizer Bra Fits and Functions
Now we’re at the good stuff: how this bra looks, fits, feels, and actually performs.
Taking the bra out of the package, the first thing I noticed was how smooth the construction is. The material is very soft, as it should be, but the seaming feels like it’s bonded, rather than sewn. Especially around the band and cups, there is no visible stitching that is going to cause skin irritation.
I put the Thirdlove minimizer bra on in my normal way. I’m kind of old-school (and terrible at trying to hook a bra behind my back), so I fastened the band in the front, rotated it around, and then did the usual scoop-and-swoop to get the girls in place inside of each cup.
Without even putting clothing on, I could already see a difference in the front projection of my bustline. It was compressed but not “smushed,” if that makes sense.
The true test came when I put on one of my favorite dresses. I’ve gained a little weight in recent months, and my boobs are always the first place I notice any change in my overall shape. Whenever I gain, they grow; when I lose weight, they shrink.
The dress I love so much is currently a little too tight to wear with any of my existing bras, and I hoped that the minimizer bra from Thirdlove would remedy the fit. I was pleasantly surprised when I slipped that dress on:
I’m elated that I can wear this dress now that it doesn’t look obviously tight around the fullest part of my bustline. It’s just too cute not to wear!
Thirdlove’s minimizer clearly reduces visible breast size under clothing, but I was curious to see just how much. My 38G bustline is normally 47” (measured medium-snug) at the fullest point, but it measures 44” at the same snugness while I’m wearing the minimizer bra.
Your mileage may vary, of course. The minimizer bra from Thirdlove is marketed as reducing bust size by up to two inches, but I feel like that might be a “safe” estimate as far as claims go. In my case, it reduces my bustline by three full inches.
That’s a huge win, in my book.
The bra is really comfortable for all-day wear, in my experience. I don’t feel any digging or irritation, and I love that the sides of the cups come up high to prevent side-boob and spillage. Everything looks smooth underneath clothing, with no visible lumps or bumps. This bra is unlined, however, so if you catch a chill or your nipples harden of their own free will, there is no padding layer in the cup to mask that.
I do notice a bit of deep center cleavage as the day goes on, since the compression pushes my breasts toward one another just a little bit. It’s not quite on the same level of uniboob that you’d get with a sports bra, but it’s borderline similar. So if you’re looking for a minimizer bra that’s going to keep the girls completely separated, this maybe isn’t quite the right pick.
(The Unlined Minimizer Bra from Thirdlove has an underwire that’ll provide more separation than its wireless counterpart, with the same compression and comfort.)
I can tell that a lot of thought went into the design of the wireless Minimizer. I think the biggest feature that caught my eye was the padding on the end of the hook-and-eye closure. It’s almost pillow-like:
I don’t think I’ve ever had a bra that offered this much cushion around the band closure. It’s soft against your skin, so much so that you don’t ever feel it, but it also isn’t any more visible beneath clothing compared to other bras with hook-and-eye closure.
The sliders and hooks are metal (as is the closure), so it feels more solidly constructed. I’ve often worried about sliders breaking (probably because I’ve had it happen a time or two in the past) when they’re made from plastic, but that isn’t a concern with Thirdlove’s bra.
Plus, the metal just adds a lux feel to the overall look.
The shoulder straps are soft and fully adjustable, but they’re also convertible to a racerback (criss-cross) style if you prefer that, and in my experience, that doesn’t change anything about the shape or functionality of the minimizer.
I wear a lot of racerback tanks in the summer months and although I will sometimes wear shoulder-strap bras as a bright color accent with them, that isn’t something I’d really do with this one.
As of this writing, the wireless minimizer from Thirdlove is only available in basic taupe or black. I’d like to see it available in at least a couple more skin-tone shades, just for better blending underneath light-colored or sheer clothing for those with skin that’s darker than my own.
I’m pretty pale, generally speaking, and the taupe is invisible enough underneath white or light clothing. But if I were rocking a tan, it’d likely be at least somewhat detectable.
That said, the style, shape, comfort, and effectiveness of Thirdlove’s wire-free minimizer surprised me in a lot of ways. I don’t think I was expecting it to reduce my bustline as much as it does, and I’m thrilled about that.
I don’t always want to tone my boobs down, but when I do, this bra is going to be my bestie.
Pros And Cons of ThirdLove’s Wireless Crossover Minimizer Bra
Thirdlove’s Minimizer Bra is really effective at what it does, but it isn’t necessarily the best choice for every situation.
Crossover Minimizer Bra Pros
- It’s truly effective at reducing visible bust size, comfortably, up to 2” (although it’s 3”, in my case).
- The cups are unlined, and there is no “floating” shaper padding inside; this means you won’t need to fuss with readjusting padding after washing your bra.
- The seaming is practically seamless, and there’s no interior stitching that can irritate skin; every part that touches your body is soft and smooth.
- The straps are convertible, so you can wear it as a normal bra or racerback-style to accommodate more tops and dresses.
- Shopping online at Thirdlove is super easy, and they’ve got a generous 60-day exchange policy; just make sure to leave the tags attached to the bra if you need to process one.
- If you’re not sure about your size, Thirdlove has a Fit Quiz available on every product page, along with a link to chat with a fit stylist if you prefer personal assistance.
Crossover Minimizer Bra Cons
- This is an unlined bra, which means that there is very little in the way of nipple camouflage should you catch a chill.
- As of this writing, this bra is only available in two colors: taupe (a light–medium beige) and black.
- Being a minimizer bra, the available sizes are primarily offered for larger breasts. A 32 band’s smallest cup size is an E; a 34 band starts at a D cup; 36 starts at a C cup; and 38+ bands begin at a B cup.
Closing Thoughts
A lot of minimizer bras compress your boobs to the point of (uncomfortable) smushing, but Thirdlove’s take gets the job done without making you feel like you’re suffocating your entire chest in the process.
If you’re looking for a wireless minimizer that will actually reduce your bustline comfortably, I really do recommend this one. I think it’ll become a wardrobe staple underneath shirts and dresses that look and fit better with a little bit of non-surgical breast reduction.