Types of Bras - What You Need To Know

Apr 19
07:19

2010

Carmen Petitclerc

Carmen Petitclerc

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Did you know that there are various types of bras?

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Were you aware there are more than one or two types of bras? Surprisingly,Types of Bras - What You Need To Know Articles there are 31 common bra styles, each with their own design and purpose for almost every clothing style, breast size, body shape, and even physical activity. Wow! Who knew there was such a great selection of brassieres available?

Here’s a sneak peek at the best 5 bra styles:

1. Push Up Bra – also known as maximizer bra, these wonder bras are structured and padded so that the breasts are pushed up and together to enhance the cleavage. The padding is typically made of foam but some bra styles contain gel-filled pads or water-sacks inserts. The design of push up bras is quite different from a regular padded bra in that the padding is positioned outside the breasts to push the bosom inwards and upwards for the best lift. If you want a lush cleavage then a push up bra is really the best choice.

2. Demi Bra – the bra cup of these half cup bras is straight across and the bra straps are wide set. This bra style covers the lower part of the bosom and ends just above the nipples. For outfits that have a plunging or low neckline, demi bras are a great choice as they draw attention to the cleavage.

3. Shelf Bra – these open bras leave the breasts exposed as they lay on a supportive shelf, hence the name shelf bras. Since these cupless bras do not provide enough coverage and support, shelf bras are usually worn for fun. This is a favorite exotic lingerie style due to its sexy design.

4. T Shirt Bra – this brassiere is designed without raised seams making it a perfect match for snug T-shirts and clingy blouses as it gives you a seamfree and tailored look. T-shirt bras have molded cups that are often lightly padded for a better fit.

5. Training Bra – devised for preteen and teen girls who have never worn lingerie before and whose breasts are just starting to mature. Most training bras do not have underwire support and are smaller than regular sized bras.

6. Strapless Bra - this bra style is manufactured without bra straps and has a wide band for support together with thin rubber strips along the inside to secure a better fit. This bra style is perfect for your strapless, summer, halter dresses and summer fashions.

7. Sports Bra - these brassieres are constructed to support the breasts while you workout with less bounce. Sports bras generally have wider straps and fuller cups for better support and come in a multitude of styles for low impact exercises to high impact exercises, including the compression bra and encapsulation bra. For the best fit look for fabrics with a touch of lycra or spandex.

You can find the more popular types of bras like push up bras, T shirt bras, demi bras, maternity bras, long line bras and sports bras at most specialty lingerie stores, and naturally at online lingerie stores.

Take a peek in your lingerie drawer and try some of the bra styles we have [recommended|mentioned here. The more you know about bras, lingerie and intimate apparel, the more spectacular you will look and feel.