The best push-up bras for all the lift you need

With over 2,300 five-star reviews, the Mollie Padded Plunge Bra from Boux Avenue is a gorgeous everyday bra with lace details, topped off with a little bow in the centre and decorated with a jewel stud. Although one apparently sells every seven minutes online, our writers managed to get their hands on some to try out...

Tried & Tested by Closer writer Ruby Barry: "The Mollie Padded Plunge Bra, in shade black, did the near impossible - it gave me cleavage. As a proud member of the itty bitty titty committee, I am honestly impressed with the lift the Molly Padded Plunge Bra gave me, but due to my very sensitive skin, the lace sometimes became itchy. However, for a night out, this is now my go-to bra for making a statement, so to say."

Tried & Tested Closer writer, Samantha Price: "I tested the highly-rated Mollie Padded Plunge Bra in the stunning strawberry shade. I noticed when I put it on, it made me look at least a cup size bigger. Personally, I would love to see thicker padding applied, not just to the bottom of the cup, but to the sides, which is the only way I've ever managed to look like I've had a cleavage before(!) Overall, it's a pretty, timeless bra with a range of sizes and colours to choose from - and absolutely loads of high ratings."

The Deyllo Push-Up Lace Bra is the highest-rated bra we could find overall, so we thought it definitely deserved a spot on our shortlist. There are plenty of pretty colourways to choose from, and sizes run up to an F cup. Customers loved that it was so affordable, and comfortable and offered a natural-looking lift.

Customer review: "Soft and great material, no digging, great support! I'm gonna order more! … It's been a nightmare trying to find a nice one with all these characteristics: pretty, soft, nice on the skin perfect fit! This model is fantastic! And an excellent price! Thank you 😊"

Ah, if only a t-shirt bra also offered va va voom cleavage. Look no further than this absolute bargain of a bra with WingsLove Push-Up Everyday bra. Making our shortlist of the best support bras, it's a supportive fit with padding that sits just right, creating cleavage without any spillover.

Customer review: "Fantastic fit, supports in all the right places. Feels great, colour is fantastic. Would recommend this to anyone."

Wonderbra is back again, this time with a strapless push-up option. The Wonderbra New Ultimate Strapless Bra is our best strapless bra on the list, as it's come highly recommended. Looking for a strapless to wear with that dress while giving you plenty of lift? This one's it.

Customer review: "I can say this is the best strapless bra I've ever owned. It doesn't slip around, causing spillage of the boobs at all. It has nice back support and a thicker band to help snatch some fat rolls on the side. I bought a 36D, and I would say this is true to size. Snug enough without being too compressing."

One of the highest-reviewed bras on Amazon, this push-up is hailed as Victoria's Secret quality minus the price tag. The Smart and Sexy Maximum Cleavage Underwire Push-Up Bra comes in several different colour choices, is in the affordable price range bracket and has thousands of reviews. Don't mind if we do.

Customer review: "I love these bras! I will say that I went down a size (I had purchased 34C before x3) due to a bit of a "gap" where the cup meets the breast. I went to 34B and problem solved!! There is a LOT of padding with these and they really get the job done. My favourite bras ever!"

Calvin Klein has long been the best of the best in chic-looking underwear with minimalistic design and their push-up bras are no exception. Made from soft microfibre jersey fabric and lace inserts, it offers plenty of lift and maximises your assets.

Customer review: "Really comfortable, smooth material, flattering fit - very happy."

Another unexpected Amazon entry, the FallSweet Add 2 Cups Bra, has hundreds of five-star reviews and some pretty lace-up detailing to boot. It has plenty of designs to choose from and boasts some serious push-up power as you draw the lace in, adding volume and cleavage for the most lift on the list.

Customer review: "This has to be the best bra I have had to date! So comfortable and looks gorgeous on! I bought the black and white stripe but have ordered again in all black. The bra is very supportive and comfy to wear and it feels "warm" and soft. Great finishing to it as well ..all the seams sewn neatly and no loose threads .. AND it gives you a fantastic bust lol!"

This push-up bra will certainly maximise your assets. We love the Romance Moulded Plunge Push-Up Bra from Pour Moi with its sultry lace design, which is still perfect for every day. If the lace design is a little too much in a more daring colour, then neutrals like nude and white may be more to your taste.

Customer review: "Beautiful item, exactly as described - I've never worn anything that's fit so well and is this comfortable too. Never felt sexier!"

We love that Fenty offers a range of sizes, and we especially love the Floral Lace Push-Up Bra for offering sizes of up to 46E. This bra has also been made from recycled fibres, has padded memory foam cups and is completely lined. It comes in two colour choices, including a pretty lavender shade.

Customer review: "This bra was super comfortable & cute! I love the thick band for the extra support. The straps were perfect not too loose or too tight! I could've even gone a size down in this bra & it was still comfortable!"

This pretty lace bra from Simply Be is designed to give a lot of boost and comes in a range of sizes from a B cup to an FF cup. We love the choice of designs of the Gossard Superboost Lace Plunge Bra, with versatile neutral colours that'll go with anything.

Customer review: "I have this in multiple colours and in the nude version I have three. I can't get enough. The padding is removable. It is quite true to size. It looks amazing and it is super comfortable. Another great bra by Gossard."