If you find that your bra straps slip or you do regular sport, then a racer back bra may be the answer.
A racerback bra is a bra that has a fixed point at the rear where the shoulder straps join and has a y-shaped back that curves in-between the shoulder blades to help give extra support.
Racerback bras often feature a J-clip or detachable straps that can be worn crossed at the back.
This style is really helpful for stopping your bra straps slipping as they sit high to create a halter neck look.
The Glamorise Complete Comfort T Back Bra is the perfect example of a racer back bra.
Features Of A Racer Back Bra
- Straps are usually positioned between the neck edge and shoulder
- Straps converging in the middle of the back to help provide support by distributing weight across the shoulders and back and help to prevent strap slippage.
- The racer back style can be a permanent shape or created using a jhook on the straps to create the racer back shape.
Benefits Of A Racer Back Bra
- Enhanced Support For Bust, Shoulders & Back - racer back bras provide support by evenly distributing the weight of your bust, reducing strain on your shoulders and back. This is beneficial for high-impact sports activities and for women with larger busts.
- Prevent Strap Slippage - racer back style straps help to prevent bra straps slipping as the straps are closer to the neck and pulled away from the shoulder.
- Straps Stay Hidden Under Clothes - Racer back bras have straps that meet in the middle of the back, ensuring they stay hidden under clothes which leave your shoulders bare. This design makes them perfect for wearing with racer back tops or dresses.
- Greater Comfort For All Day Wear - the even distribution of weight provides added comfort for breasts, shoulders and back.
- Versatile Styling - Bras with the j-hook feature can be worn as a racer back or in the normal bra shape so can be paired with different outfits and worn for different activities and occasions.
- Improved Posture & Movement - a racer back style can help with support of the back and prevent shoulders slumping with the weight of heavy breasts and also allow greater freedom of movement in the shoulders and arms.
We have 17 racer back sports bras in our collection of bras. Our favourite racer back bra brands are Glamorise, Elomi and Freya. We have picked out two of our racer back sports bras to recommend to you.
Dynamic Soft Cup Active Sports Bra
Dynamic Soft Cup Sport Bra by Freya Active. High impact workout bra. Made from breathable microfiber fabric for moisture control. With wire-free cups, wide flat underband elastic and padded straps for support and comfort. The straps come with J-hook adjuster for racer back style option. This helps to stop the straps slipping, something you don't want whilst exercising. Dynamic is perfect for high intensity exercise, yoga training or regular running. In white and black in cup sizes C to J.
Best selling Elomi sports bra. Featuring the clever `J` hook. Offering a choice of straight straps or racer back. Unique non-compression design creating great shape and bust separation. Wired bra with four sectioned cups. Restricted stretch straps. In black, navy, nude and white in cup sizes D to K. A firm support bra which many wear on a daily basis. It's a favourite with our customers who have very physical jobs. As you will notice the underwiring finishes just short of the neck edge. This ensures the bra lies flat against your chest at all times to avoid the bra wires poking forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- What Are The Best Sports Bras?
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- What Are The Best Bras For Narrow Shoulders And Larger Breasts?
- What Are The Best Bras For Sloping Shoulders?
- How Do I Solve My Bra Straps Slipping Off My Shoulders?
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- What Are The Best Bras For Heavy Breasts?
- How Do I Fit A Plus Size Bra Properly?
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- How Do I Measure My Bra Size At Home?
- What Should I Expect At A Bra Fitting?
- What’s The Difference Between UK, US, and European Bra Sizing?
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Blogpost last updated by Sara 21/07/2025.