Types of Bras
There are many kinds of bras available. It can be confusing trying to figure out the different types of bra, how they are sized, which ones go best with what body type, how to measure yourself for the perfect fitting bra, etc. We know it can be overwhelming sometimes and we will help provide the information you need to make the right choices.
First we are going to go over the types of bras available.
Pictures of each bra type are on the right.
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Push Up This term comes from the English language and it means word for word to push or to lift up. In lingerie’s industry this term defines the effect of breasts enhancement thanks to particularly constructed bra. The profiled trays of bra possess the hidden cups with special pillows inside, enhancing breasts. These pillows can be textile or silicon perfectly adapting to the body. Its presence causes visual drifting of breast, which look larger and fuller.
Balconet(Bardotka) Bra is a model which thanks to its special construction can be worn without straps. This effect can be obtained thanks to properly profiled cups as well as usage of the silicon tapes which hold the breasts very well.
Semi stiffened Bra It has construction in which the bottom part is stiffened. This type of bra collects the large breasts very well and it exhibits the smaller one because it has breast pads just like the push-up bra.
Stiffened/Formed bra has stiffened entire cup. In smaller sizes it can occur as push - up
Underwire bra – bra is mainly designed for women with larger breasts, it has wires and within bigger sizes side whalebones
Bra with formed/seamless cups - this model doesn’t have stitches that can be seen under well-fitting clothes. It is popular among women who adore wearing close-fitting blouses.
Bra for breast feeding mother/Maternity Bra It is special type of bra usually without whalebones nor strengthening. The essential thing in this model is the ability to unbuckle top part of cup.
Soft cup bra is a model with very simple construction, without whalebones nor strengthening. Very comfortable for wearing.