Bras On Top

Describes any garment which has straps which detach and can be worn in a variety of ways including – criss-cross, halter, strapless or one shouldered. Convertible bras are a flexible option since they can be worn with a variety of tops, including boat neck, halter and asymmetrical necklines.

It’s the removable, adjustable straps that distinguish this style from the others. Varying the straps allows the wearer to create a racerback, backless or strapless bra style from the same garment. If you could only travel with one brassiere, this would be the one to choose!

As opposed to padded bras, foam lined bras have a thinner lining. This lining does not add size, but provides additional shaping as well as protection against nipple show-through. A key feature to look for in foam lined bras is stretch foam lining. Stretch foam will create a natural looking silhouette and will keep its shape even after repeated washings.

Padded Bras have some type of padding lining the cups. Graduated padding is thicker at the base of the cups and creates a natural looking silhouette as well as the appearance of increased cleavage.

The padded bra has really evolved over the years. It used to mean a bra with extra padding to increase your breast size. Today, a padded bra – or more accurately, a lightly padded bra – really means modesty. Molded cup bras with a thin layer of padding to prevent nipple show-through are called contour bras; but they are actually a type of padded bra. And, today, women consider a push-up bra a padded bra as well!

A contour bra has shaped cups, which are always padded or lined. They often have an underwire. Even unfilled, the cups mimic the natural shape of a woman’s body. Contour bras are similar to a molded bra, except molded bras are generally not as highly structured. Contour bras are a perfect choice for any woman seeking a sculpted silhouette, as they offer a significant amount of coverage and control.