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!

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!

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.

A demi cup bra offers the perfect amount of ‘barely there’ coverage for petite to average figure women. These bras offer less coverage than a full cup and more than a balconette. Demi bras cover the nipple and approximately half to ¾ of the breast, but if it seems like you’re “spilling out” of your demi cup it’s probably the wrong size.

Okay, it shouldn’t be hard for anyone to imagine that sexy lingerie should be a necessary part of your wardrobe. Men simply love sexy lingerie and that would include see through bras, shelf bras and sheer pieces. And the demi bra is one of the best in this category!

Comfort Straps are wider than average straps and are usually padded or lined more evenly distributing the weight of the breast, increasing the comfort of the wearer. Comfort straps are an important feature for any woman who has experienced shoulder pain due to her bra.

Push-up bras create the appearance of increased cleavage using angled cups (which generally have underwires), a variety of types of padding including graduated and cookies, and demi cups.

If you own a pair of double D’s, wear a 32E bra or GG cup bras, you probably won’t have much need for this category of bra. But if you’re like many women, and you enjoy taking what you have and moving it around to create maximum cleavage and thus maximum effect… at least occasionally, the push up bra might just be the bra for you.  The push-up bra has replaced traditional padded bras for a lot of women. No longer do you need padding to give your bust line a fuller look and appearance.

For that instant lift and a slimmer silhouette, grab your push up bra. Not only does it give you a much fuller look, but getting the girls up and shapely makes you look younger and thinner. And men love your look in this style of bra more than you might even imagine.

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.