Layering works best when what’s underneath is worth seeing. That’s the whole case for knit bralettes, and we think it’s a strong one. Worn under a blazer left open, beneath a sheer top, or with high-waisted trousers and nothing else on a warm evening, the knit bralette does something a regular bra simply cannot. It contributes to the outfit. The texture adds interest. The coverage is enough to feel intentional rather than accidental. We’ve been drawn to the styles that hold their shape without feeling stiff, that sit well across different body types, and that look as considered as everything else you’re wearing. Some of the ones we’ve picked are ribbed and minimal. Others have a little more detail at the band or neckline. All of them photograph well, which matters more than it probably should. A knit bralette is not an undergarment. It’s a piece that earns its place at the front of the outfit.