How should a bra fit?
Have you ever spent hours trying on bras only to realize that you don't even know how to tell if it fits correctly?
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Bra Styles
BALCONETTTE
A bra with cups cut horizontally, creating a straight neckline across the top of the breasts. They also have wide-set straps positioned closer to the outer edges of the cups near the armpits.
A bra with cups cut horizontally, creating a straight neckline across the top of the breasts. They also have wide-set straps positioned closer to the outer edges of the cups near the armpits.
BRALETTE
A bra without underwires usually sized by letter (S, M, etc.) as opposed to band/cup sizes. These can have hooks or be pulled over the head. Think of these as the loungewear of bras!
A bra without underwires usually sized by letter (S, M, etc.) as opposed to band/cup sizes. These can have hooks or be pulled over the head. Think of these as the loungewear of bras!
DEMI CUP
A demi cup (“demi” means “half” in French) is a very low-coverage cup, nearly to the point of exposing the nipple. The cup is typically cut horizontally and can offer good top cleavage and a natural push-up effect.
A demi cup (“demi” means “half” in French) is a very low-coverage cup, nearly to the point of exposing the nipple. The cup is typically cut horizontally and can offer good top cleavage and a natural push-up effect.
FULL COVERAGE
A full coverage bra covers the entire breast, offering a secure fit and minimizing any potential spillage or bulges. They typically have a higher neckline. These can also be called a full-cup bra.
A full coverage bra covers the entire breast, offering a secure fit and minimizing any potential spillage or bulges. They typically have a higher neckline. These can also be called a full-cup bra.
LINED
A lined bra has some padding in the cup to reduce the appearance of nipples and provide a rounded shape. The level of padding can range from a thin flexible spacer foam to a thicker, more structured material. These retain their shape when they are off the body.
A lined bra has some padding in the cup to reduce the appearance of nipples and provide a rounded shape. The level of padding can range from a thin flexible spacer foam to a thicker, more structured material. These retain their shape when they are off the body.
LONGLINE
A bra with fabric that extends below the cups and the band. They can extend a few inches, or even all the way to your waist. Typically the extra material is purely for aesthetics and does not provide additional support.
A bra with fabric that extends below the cups and the band. They can extend a few inches, or even all the way to your waist. Typically the extra material is purely for aesthetics and does not provide additional support.
MATERNITY
A bra worn during pregnancy that is not a nursing bra. A maternity bra will “grow with you” by having features such as extra rows of hooks, stretchy cups, and no underwires. Not everyone requires maternity bras and regular bras can still be worn throughout your pregnancy.
A bra worn during pregnancy that is not a nursing bra. A maternity bra will “grow with you” by having features such as extra rows of hooks, stretchy cups, and no underwires. Not everyone requires maternity bras and regular bras can still be worn throughout your pregnancy.
MOLDED
One of the most misunderstood bra terms! A molded cup bra has a single piece of material for the cup and is made on a mold. They also have no seams on the cups. This can include bras with foam in the cup or without (lined or unlined.)
One of the most misunderstood bra terms! A molded cup bra has a single piece of material for the cup and is made on a mold. They also have no seams on the cups. This can include bras with foam in the cup or without (lined or unlined.)
NURSING
A bra used when breastfeeding or pumping. There is a clip where the cup meets the strap that allows the cup to be pulled down and gives the baby access to feed. There is an inner side-sling in the cup to keep the strap connected to the bottom of the cup so it does not fall off the shoulder.
A bra used when breastfeeding or pumping. There is a clip where the cup meets the strap that allows the cup to be pulled down and gives the baby access to feed. There is an inner side-sling in the cup to keep the strap connected to the bottom of the cup so it does not fall off the shoulder.
PADDED
A bra with cups that contain additional padding or lining, with varying degrees of thickness. These bras hold their shape when not on the body and typically do not have any seams on the cups.
A bra with cups that contain additional padding or lining, with varying degrees of thickness. These bras hold their shape when not on the body and typically do not have any seams on the cups.
PLUNGE
A bra designed with a low center front and a deep V-shaped neckline. It is specifically created to accommodate low-cut or plunging necklines, letting you wear outfits with revealing or open fronts while still providing support and shaping to the breasts.
A bra designed with a low center front and a deep V-shaped neckline. It is specifically created to accommodate low-cut or plunging necklines, letting you wear outfits with revealing or open fronts while still providing support and shaping to the breasts.
PUSH-UP
A padded bra with additional padding in the bottom and sides of the cups to push your breast tissue up and to the center to create cleavage.
A padded bra with additional padding in the bottom and sides of the cups to push your breast tissue up and to the center to create cleavage.
RACERBACK
A bra that has straps that meet in the back, typically between the shoulder blades. A bra may be permanently racerback or have a J-hook which can clip one strap to the other to bring them together in the middle of the back.
A bra that has straps that meet in the back, typically between the shoulder blades. A bra may be permanently racerback or have a J-hook which can clip one strap to the other to bring them together in the middle of the back.
SEAMLESS
A bra that has no seams in the cup. These typically disappear under clothing and give more of a natural look. They can be lined or unlined.
A bra that has no seams in the cup. These typically disappear under clothing and give more of a natural look. They can be lined or unlined.
STRAPLESS
A bra that has completely removable straps. The band is typically lined with a thin strip of silicone to keep the bra from moving around. Straps may be added in a variety of ways including one shoulder, halter neck, and racerback.
A bra that has completely removable straps. The band is typically lined with a thin strip of silicone to keep the bra from moving around. Straps may be added in a variety of ways including one shoulder, halter neck, and racerback.
T-SHIRT BRA
The primary goal of a t-shirt bra is to provide a smooth, seamless look under clothing, without any visible lines, bumps, or texture showing through. These can be lined or unlined, although most people think of t-shirt bras as lined to hide nipple show-through.
The primary goal of a t-shirt bra is to provide a smooth, seamless look under clothing, without any visible lines, bumps, or texture showing through. These can be lined or unlined, although most people think of t-shirt bras as lined to hide nipple show-through.
UNDERWIRE
A bra with underwires typically made of metal or a flexible plastic material, sewn into the underside of the cups. Wires are designed to provide additional support and structure. Underwire bras are commonly worn for enhanced lift, separation, and shaping of the bust.
A bra with underwires typically made of metal or a flexible plastic material, sewn into the underside of the cups. Wires are designed to provide additional support and structure. Underwire bras are commonly worn for enhanced lift, separation, and shaping of the bust.
UNLINED
A bra that does not have any padding or additional lining in the cups. The cups are made from fabric or lace, providing a more natural look and feel than padded or lined bras. They can be smooth or have seams in the cups for support. Unlined bras provide support and shape, but they typically offer less nipple coverage. These bras do not retain their shape when they are off the body.
A bra that does not have any padding or additional lining in the cups. The cups are made from fabric or lace, providing a more natural look and feel than padded or lined bras. They can be smooth or have seams in the cups for support. Unlined bras provide support and shape, but they typically offer less nipple coverage. These bras do not retain their shape when they are off the body.
WIRELESS OR WIRE-FREE
A bra without a wire that is cup-and-band sized and clasps in the back. These are more supportive than bralettes and are typically as structured as wired bras.
A bra without a wire that is cup-and-band sized and clasps in the back. These are more supportive than bralettes and are typically as structured as wired bras.
SPORT
A bra specially designed to provide support and minimize breast movement during physical activities. It features supportive fabrics, a snug fit, wider straps, and usually a moisture-wicking material. They can come in different support levels for different activities.
A bra specially designed to provide support and minimize breast movement during physical activities. It features supportive fabrics, a snug fit, wider straps, and usually a moisture-wicking material. They can come in different support levels for different activities.
bra features
BACKLESS
A bra with nothing at the back. They are typically strapless and have sticky wings to adhere the bra to your body. They can also be created out of a special tape.
A bra with nothing at the back. They are typically strapless and have sticky wings to adhere the bra to your body. They can also be created out of a special tape.
BANDLESS
A bra with no fabric under the wires at all. These work really well for people with short torsos or flared ribs.
A bra with no fabric under the wires at all. These work really well for people with short torsos or flared ribs.
CONVERTIBLE
A bra that has straps that can change positions. This may include bras with a J-Hook, strapless bras that come with straps, or bras with straps that can be unhooked in the back and crisscrossed
A bra that has straps that can change positions. This may include bras with a J-Hook, strapless bras that come with straps, or bras with straps that can be unhooked in the back and crisscrossed
FRONT CLOSE
A bra that fastens in the front instead of the back. The closure can be hook and eye, a zipper, or even velcro.
A bra that fastens in the front instead of the back. The closure can be hook and eye, a zipper, or even velcro.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE STRAPS
Straps that can be shortened all the way from the back of the bra to the front, right up to the cups. These can be important for people who have a shorter distance between the root of their breast tissue and the top of their shoulder and need to tighten the straps significantly.
Straps that can be shortened all the way from the back of the bra to the front, right up to the cups. These can be important for people who have a shorter distance between the root of their breast tissue and the top of their shoulder and need to tighten the straps significantly.
J-HOOK
A strap adornment that can bring the straps together into a racerback. One strap will have a “hook” and the other will have an “eye” that can be hooked together. Typically the pieces are able to be moved up or down the straps to adjust where the straps will come together on your back. “Fixed” J-hooks are not able to be moved along the straps.
A strap adornment that can bring the straps together into a racerback. One strap will have a “hook” and the other will have an “eye” that can be hooked together. Typically the pieces are able to be moved up or down the straps to adjust where the straps will come together on your back. “Fixed” J-hooks are not able to be moved along the straps.
MOISTURE WICKING
A bra with special fabrics to pull moisture away from your body. Typically in sports bras and nursing bras, but some every day bras have these materials as well. These are good for strenuous activities, or for hot weather.
A bra with special fabrics to pull moisture away from your body. Typically in sports bras and nursing bras, but some every day bras have these materials as well. These are good for strenuous activities, or for hot weather.
SMOOTHING
A back smoothing bra is designed to give a smooth and seamless appearance across the back. It is typically worn to reduce the visibility of bulges, lumps, or lines that can be caused by bra bands or other clothing. Typically, they are constructed with features such as wider back bands, special stitching techniques, and often have no or minimal seams on the back.
A back smoothing bra is designed to give a smooth and seamless appearance across the back. It is typically worn to reduce the visibility of bulges, lumps, or lines that can be caused by bra bands or other clothing. Typically, they are constructed with features such as wider back bands, special stitching techniques, and often have no or minimal seams on the back.
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