Bras: models and trends

A good bra performs three functions at once: it supports the breasts, makes the outlines of the body more beautiful and gives the woman self-confidence and sexuality. And even if your man claims that he fell in love exclusively with your bottomless eyes, his chest should always be on top. Fashionable bras will help you in this matter.

It is known that the issue of supporting and giving breasts a beautiful shape has worried women (and men, no doubt!) Since ancient times - the ancient Egyptians and Greek women pulled their busts with special ribbons, the Romans had their own ritual of “wrapping” their breasts. In the Middle Ages, corsets ruled the ball, which tightened and lifted the chest and pulled the waist.

The "disintegration" of the corset into two parts - a bra and a belt occurred only at the end of the 19th century, and this whole process was closely connected with the emancipation of women, the struggle for freedom and equality. Today we can hardly imagine life without this element of the wardrobe.An active lifestyle, travel, work, vacation, maternity leave with a baby, a solemn event - you should have your own bra for every occasion.

The main difference between a modern bra and a corset is that it transfers the weight of the chest to the shoulders, and does not serve as a “support” from below. This is a much healthier and more comfortable position.

Most modern bras come with "underwire" - thin metal arms that are inserted into the drawstring under each breast. She firmly presses the product to the body and fixes the bust. Non-pitted cotton underwear for the home is produced, special bras for breastfeeding, sports and classic bras with an enlarged lower part, which are designed purely to support the mammary glands (what is commonly called a "grandmother's" bra).

Main forms and types:

• Classic. Bra of a classical form with a soft cup without additional elements inside.

• Balconette. The upper part of the cups is “cut” horizontally, so that they resemble balconies in shape. This is a bodice option that is suitable for a small bust and wearing open clothes. It can be both with foam rubber and without it.

• Corbeil. Open bra for summer wear. It resembles a balconette, but the cup is cut diagonally, and goes sideways and upwards from the nipple, opening up “space” for a V-shaped neckline.

• Brassier. A bra that covers the chest from the sides. From the sides, the cup reaches the nipples and “goes” down - this shape, again, allows you to wear the most daring neckline, because. he also slightly pushes his breasts towards each other.

• Push up. "Squeeze and lift" - the name speaks for itself. Available in various versions and forms, with varying degrees of impact on the chest.The seductive effect is achieved through removable foam inserts from the bottom, or a special shape of the cup itself, when its bottom is already filled with material and the chest, as it were, “stands” on it.

• Angelica. Balconette bra without straps or with detachable straps. This style of bra is suitable for girls with small breasts that do not require support (from a large weight, such bras simply “slide down”).

• Bando. A wide strip of fabric gathered in folds in the middle. This is a pitted model that is most often used for swimwear.

• Soft cup bra. Model without seal. Most often, it consists of fabric (lace, cotton) and bones. Suitable for medium sized breasts with regular shape.

If the main task of the bra is to support the breast, then its cup will completely cover the mammary gland. As a rule, they have a wide lower and back parts, comfortable straps.

It is not at all necessary that a supporting bra is an unpretentious product: they can be lace, satin, and cotton. This group includes all types of sports underwear.

Continues the idea of ​​the supporter. The back of such a product can be made in the form of a T-shirt. The lower part is enlarged, it turns out something between a bra and a corsage. At the same time, on slender, but busty girls, this option looks very seductive: it emphasizes the upper part and waist. In addition, often these bras are decorated with locks in front, lacing, hooks. The shape of the cup for such a product can be very different.

A very special type of underwear, necessary for breast reconstruction after mammoplasty or any other operations.Usually these are wide bras, with wide straps and a wide Velcro back and front zipper. For those who decide to insert implants into the chest, a special bandage tape is used over the bra. Such linen is made by medical firms from special materials.

Doctors categorically do not recommend sleeping in a bra - this disrupts blood circulation in the chest! However, if it is necessary for some reason, nursing and maternity underwear (made of soft cotton, pitted), or a cotton bodice that resembles a T-shirt is great.

Ideal for small breasts that don't need a lot of support. As a rule, not only does it have no underwire, but the cups also consist of a thin layer of sealant that does not allow the bra to shine through. Good for daily wear at home.

The simplest option is a well-fitting classic bodice with foam cups, which in themselves add volume to the bust.

Another popular option is push-up. Due to a specially shaped cup (made of foam rubber or with gel filling), they create volume, lift the bust and make it rounded. According to the reviews of the girls, gel-filled bras are quite heavy, the skin sweats under them, and wearing them all day is not so easy. That is why foam options are more popular.

Some bras have inserts in the lower part of the cup (there is a special pocket there). They create a small additional volume, and if desired, they can be pulled out. Such bras will help to cope with the asymmetry of the chest, if you put the insert only in the cup that you need.

You can’t throw out a word from a song - you can’t get a big chest anywhere, but there are also such elements of the wardrobe that will help to adjust it to a smaller side. These bras are called minimizers. Their main task is to reduce the load on the back and provide maximum support for the chest. As a rule, they are made of very high quality materials, cut with wide and soft straps and a wide back so that nothing cuts into the skin under the weight of the bust. Often, owners of large breasts are not confused by its size, but by the fact that ordinary bras pull the skin: this creates an unpleasant look.

The cup completely covers the chest so that nothing "falls out". In addition, the cup is seamless and smooth, which helps large breasts look neat.

In order for the tricks to “work”, the minimizers need to be correctly selected. Such models are sold in special departments of corrective underwear, and it is best if a competent consultant will help you with the choice.

A regular bra with a closed cup is what is called a classic. These models are suitable for everyone, you just need to choose the right size. They are suitable for every day, and for going out, if the cut of the outfit allows, and for an erotic wardrobe. This season, classic models are at the peak of popularity.

For every day, designers offer smooth options, or embroidered bras in nude and pastel shades.

At the exit - linen from expensive materials, with velvet trim (Agent Provocateur), lace and ribbons. They are combined with classic panties, or retro - with a high waist.

Every serious lingerie brand must have a bridal line, and this, of course, is the most luxurious and sophisticated lingerie for a special day. A variety of styles allows you to choose the shape of the top according to the style of the dress. Since most wedding dresses are open, bras such as balconette, bracer, etc. are most often found in such collections. Corsets have received special attention this season, but it is up to the bride to decide whether it is advisable to wear them for a wedding.

When choosing a wedding bra, the most important thing is to choose it so that it does not let you down: it does not get out from under the dress, it is not rubbed anywhere - in other words, so as not to think about it and enjoy the celebration.

It is not at all necessary that the linen that was worn under the wedding dress in the morning turned out to be on the bride during the wedding night. By the evening of this difficult day, the bra and panties will no longer be fresh enough. Many brides prefer to choose a simple but comfortable option for a wedding dress (for example, seamless underwear), but change into a seductive wedding night set after the wedding.

Such a bra is useful for wearing under open dresses and tops with a strap through the neck. It is shaped like a swimsuit top. You can find a simple option - with one strap through the neck and a standard back. Some girls manage to unfasten one strap from a regular bra, push the other to the maximum length and fasten it on another cup, throwing it over the neck.

A bra decorated with decorative rhinestones suggests by itself that someone else will see it. That is, it is a detail of an erotic wardrobe, or a bra for girls who are engaged in oriental dances, go-go or pole dance. Rhinestones do not imply friction on clothes. Such a bra should fit perfectly, and jewelry should be securely fastened. You can buy bright novelties both in special dance clothing stores and in ordinary stores, including the mass market.

A gel bra is usually used to increase the bust. There are almost no hard inserts in it, so the gel wraps around the chest, giving it a beautiful shape and extra centimeters. In recent years, manufacturers have been trying to use the lightest gel possible.

Such models are used either for playing sports (and this is a separate big topic), or for wearing during pregnancy, when the breast is constantly changing its size. There are no bones in them, they are cut from special materials (such a bra will not only stretch when it is needed, but will also decrease without losing its appearance).

Brands producing underwear for pregnant women (Mothercare, I love mum, FEST, Tonus-elast) make sure that it is not only functional, but also beautiful. These models are decorated with lace, decorative buttons, ribbons and other details that will make you feel beautiful during this difficult period.

Silicone strips inside the bra are used to keep it from slipping down. This is true for models without straps. They act similarly to silicone strips on stockings. Usually they glue the sides and back of the bra.Such a model should not be worn for too long - the strips can rub the skin, and if you sweat even a little in it, the product is likely to crawl down.

Such a bra is also called a U-shaped. It looks very pretentious, but allows you to support the chest and open the neckline as much as possible. Typically, such models are reinforced on the sides, fit well to the body, and the cups themselves are quite thin. The straps are set as wide as possible. The band is slightly lowered for bust support. Most often they are produced smooth and without decorative elements, because. they are worn under smooth and open things. Suitable for owners of small or medium-sized breasts.

Two silicone cups with a bridge without any straps and backs. Suitable for girls who love bold dresses, but are not ready to leave the house bare-chested. Adhesive inner base allows this bra to simply stick to the body. However, such a bodice will not hold a sufficiently large chest (according to reviews, sometimes even the 2nd size).

Despite the obvious advantages - ease of use, the ability to wear any dresses and blouses, and even the formation of a seductive breast shape, a self-adhesive bra is not a thing for everyday wear. Wearing it for more than 6 hours is unhealthy - it impairs blood circulation in the mammary gland and creates a greenhouse effect on the skin. Again, if you sweat a little in it, the silicone “butterfly” will fly down.

The question of convenience is purely individual. Someone wears unpretentious cotton bras all their lives, someone stops at seamless and elastic ones. In turn, among the expensive and beautiful underwear there are very comfortable to wear models that are pleasant to wear every day.

Fashionable underwear in 2017 - mostly pastel colors. Designers have relied on beige, golden beige, pink beige. Also in the trend - sand, milky shades, "ivory". Bras of this color are in harmony with the skin and create a gentle and seductive look.

In second place in popularity is red and all its shades. In muted shades, red can be found even on everyday sets. Bright red and burgundy shades - for passionate natures and for a "special occasion".

Lovers of printed lingerie should take a closer look at delicate floral and animalistic patterns. Abstract patterns and simple geometry (peas, stripes) are popular.

Classical materials are in fashion - satin, guipure. For budget brands, these materials are synthetic, for more expensive ones - from natural silk fiber with a small addition of elastane. Ideally, if a bra made of such fabrics has a cotton lining, it will be much more comfortable for the skin.

For everyday wear, thin knitted bras are produced, or with a foam cup sheathed with knitted fabric. In combination with cotton lace trim, this set looks very beautiful!

For the second season, designers are persistently offering knitted bras. On the body, such options look, of course, bewitchingly sexy! But when worn, they do not provide breast support, so knitted options are well suited as a swimsuit.You can knit a custom-made swimsuit for yourself - then you will become the owner of an exclusive little thing that fits perfectly on your figure.

Of the novelties of this season - velvet and leather. Leading lingerie designers have released collections finished with these two materials. Leather straps, straps, cup tops give the bra an aggressive touch, and velvet refers to luxury.

The main criterion is convenience. Move around in the fitting room, raise your hands, try to sit, walk, bend over. There are 6 "checkpoints" to check the fit of a bra.

• On the back, the tape is located horizontally and 2 fingers can be inserted under it.
• The junction of the cups in the front fits snugly to the body.
• The entire chest is included in the cup.

• The bone does not press on the chest from the side and in the center, but is located under it.
• The straps do not cut into the skin.
• The bra does not form folds on the skin in the armpit area.

This season, the German lingerie brand has presented topical floral motifs in various variations (classic, balconette), a seductive version of a lace bra with nude lining (creates the effect of bare breasts). For every day - a smooth push-up cup in pastel colors. An interesting novelty is the V-shaped lace bra, which also lifts the chest.

The Amourette Sportlight line features classic bras with a modern twist. Classic shapes and colors, modern comfortable materials and a very wide range of sizes.

The latest collection is imbued with the spirit of luxury.

The brand presented its traditional shades of blue, dusty rose, burgundy. The most interesting options are with a soft cup.Unusual designs of bras and bustiers will not leave indifferent either men or women.

The Italian company produces the widest range of different types of bras for any neckline and breast size. Luxurious bra tops deserve special attention this season.

The latest collection features classic bras in pastel shades that are almost invisible on the skin. Exquisite, expensive and certainly comfortable.

The “trick” of the latest collection is the trimming of bras with lace to match the main material. A chic novelty is a bandeau with a wide lace frill.

The Chinese brand, which is represented by the Russian beauty Irina Shayk, in addition to trendy floral prints and classics, pleased with interesting models with a closed front. Combination of modesty and elegance!