Gorgeous lingerie gets plenty of time in the spotlight (who doesn’t get excited about pretty little bits of lace?), but the plain-nude bras people wear day in and day out are really the backbones of the intimates world. After all, what do you wear more often: a nude bra or a lace corset? For that reason, I figured it was time to highlight the best bras out there using the ultimate test—evaluating how they look under a formfitting white T-shirt.

I tried a plethora of basic bras and narrowed my favorites down to five standout picks. I think it’s safe to say that the five winners ahead are officially the best bras to wear underneath white T-shirts, if I do say so myself. The best part is that the winners weren't all the most expensive ones either, so you don't have to worry about them all being out of reach. Scroll down to see how the bras actually look under a tee and pick the perfect nude bra for you.