I KNOW THAT I AM NOT SEEN BUT
I AM STILL VERY IMPORTANT – CAN YOU GUESS WHAT I AM?
Yes ladies I am talking about
our bras! Really important lots to choose from, I am sure you have noticed, and
they are available in every size, colour and more importantly shape and style!
Why is your bra so important I
hear you ask? Because it can truly make or break your whole outfit or look!
So taking all the above into
consideration how do we choose the right one?
It seems strange that it is
the most important piece of our underwear as a woman and yet since the birth of
the bra some of us have still not got it quite right! We are still trying to
keep our breasts under control not really understanding what they need.
Your breast shape certainly
helps to decide whether your bra fits snug.
Even if it is the right size the style of bra really matters and must
compliment our breast shape.
Let me explain some of the different types of bra there are and also what
they can do for you!
Full Cup
The full cup bra is designed
to support the whole of the breast and is great for us ladies who have a fuller
bust. The straps on these bras are positioned more towards the centre of the
cup which reduces the chance of them slipping off the shoulder (which is really
annoying as you spend most of the time hitching them up!). This bra is suitable
for ladies with breasts that are fuller on the bottom a full cup bra may be the
perfect one for you as it will help to shape your breast and give you full
support.
Minimiser Bra
A minimiser bra reduces the
fullness of the bust as it compresses and reshapes to make the breasts look
smaller. This is done by diverting the breasts down towards the underarm helping
the breasts look one or two sizes smaller. The only drawback to this bra is as
it fits differently to a normal bra it can be difficult to find the correct
size for you.
Balconette Bra
This bra style got its name it
is claimed from when a man looked down from the balcony of a theatre as the bra
was not seen only the breast. The balconette bra lifts the breasts to accentuate
their look and is usually padded to
enhance the bust size. The bra straps are set wider than other styles of bra to
show a wider amount of the breasts.
Moulded Bra
These bras give your breasts a
good full and rounded shape perfect for Tees etc. However the problem you can
encounter with this type of pre-formed bra is if the breast does not fit
perfectly inside the shape it may pucker which will not be a good look
especially after continuous washing.
Push-Up Bra
A push up bra is designed to
give your breasts a fuller look by pushing the breasts upwards. Most of the designs have wider set straps to
direct the breast towards the centre giving you more cleavage. The padding is
an oval shape or an L shape or a removable insert which can be gel, foam or
even water!
Strapless Bra
The strapless bra or bandeau has
no bra straps hence the name. The construction for this bra is a little different
to your regular bra due to it needing to be able to shape and hold your breasts
without regular straps. These bras normally have silicone strips both at the
top of the cups and at the under-band. It has longer underwiring which envelop
more of the breast and is usually padded with shaping panels and can have
boning.
Plunge Cup
The plunge cup bra also known
as the U plunge is designed with angle cups and an open lower centre frontage.
Also the shoulder straps are set wide apart so that the breasts sit together
enhancing the breasts so they look fuller.
This bra is not as padded as the push-up.
The Seamed Bra
The seamed bra is also known
as a cut and sew bra and can have up to 4 pieces making up each cup. The more
seams the more support the bra gives. It is also known as a 3 or 4 part cup
depending how many pieces the bra cups are made up from. The only drawback to this bra is the seams
may show through some clothing.
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