What are the types of bras?

The bra is an essential piece of women's wardrobe. With its help, you can not only visually enlarge the bust, lift it, make the chest more beautiful, but also hide figure flaws. Various types of bras, which differ in shape, types of cups, and the location of fasteners, help to achieve such effects. Let's take a closer look at this type of lingerie so that you can choose the right bra model for your chest.

Molded cups are made of foam rubber, molded under pressure using very high temperatures. The shape of the cup is smooth, round, it can be hard or soft. Most underwear models today are presented with a molded cup.

Duplicated cups are a type of bra that is created by sewing together various cut pieces. For cups, several layers of thin fabric are used. There are various ways of cutting and joining fabrics. The more details the cup has, the more round and regular its shape is. Certain seams on the cups help create different effects:

• horizontal seams support well and give the chest a slightly conical shape;
• vertical seams on the middle of the cups provide more support and slightly lift the bust;
• curved seams look like arches, make the chest more voluminous;
• Diagonal seams enhance bust support and shape.

Push-up cups are designed specifically to lift the bust and improve its shape. At the bottom of the cup there is a small pocket for special liners made of foam rubber or helium. Sometimes silicone inserts and air-oil inserts are used.

Bras can be on the frame or without it. The frame is a kind of bones (iron or plastic arcs) that are inserted into special holes under the breast. Underwired tightly support the chest, help to create more beautiful features. It should be borne in mind that with improperly selected underwear, the frame can dig into the body, cause discomfort, discomfort and even pain. Bones are necessarily used in models of underwear without straps.

Bras without a frame are soft, do not cause discomfort, but do not hold the bust as tightly as the bones. Soft models, as a rule, are used by women with a large bust, which does not require additional volume. At the same time, support is provided by dense fabrics and a wide belt under the bust. In addition, owners of a small bust size can easily use such models.

Classic bra is the most common model of lingerie.This type of bra can be with or without cups on the frame. Thick cups help to add volume to the breast and adjust its shape. Classic bra can be worn with almost any clothing, except for blouses and dresses with a neckline. This is a great option for every day wear.

Balconette bra has a frame, it has low cups that open the top of the chest as much as possible. It beautifully emphasizes and lifts the chest. The balcony is ideal for evening dresses with a deep neckline. It is worth noting that this model is better not to use for women with large breasts.

Underwire Triangle Bra, looks a bit like a sports model, but differs in the presence of lace and light fabrics. This shape looks good on a small bust size that does not need additional support.

Strapless bra often used for revealing clothing, such as a bustier dress. Sometimes such underwear is made with removable straps. In most cases, this type of underwear does not have straps and a frame. The bust acquires a beautiful shape and additional volume with the help of foam rubber or helium inserts.

Push-up bra. This model allows you to visually enlarge the chest, lifts it, forms a sexual hollow. This effect is created using thick foam rubber or helium in cups. Often these bras are of a certain design: the inside of the cups have a pocket for additional inserts, allowing you to give maximum breast volume. A push-up bra is best worn with formal, form-fitting clothing.

Closed bra Designed specifically to support large breasts. In addition, this shape is great for pregnant women.As a rule, such models have wide straps. Thanks to them, the chest receives additional support and, with the right size, relieves tension from the spine.

Sports bra, usually without a frame, the chest is supported by the stretch fabric from which it is made. In this model, the straps on the back form a V-shape, which allows not only to support the chest, but also to fix the bra during active sports.

Bando is a type of bra made of elastic fabric that does not have straps and a frame. Such underwear does not shape the breast and does not specifically support it, but simply presses the bust more tightly to the body. Bandeau is suitable for a hot day, it can be worn under T-shirts with large armholes. Such a bra can often be found in bathing suits.

The invisible bra is a silicone cup without straps. They are attached directly to the chest with an adhesive backing. A big plus is that such cups are completely invisible under clothing. Most often, invisibles are worn under evening, festive open dresses. Invisibility, as a rule, is not used by women with large breasts, since bust support is not provided here.

Wonder Bra Has extra chest support on the sides. The straps in this model are located in the middle of the cup, that is, in the center of gravity. Cups have additional gel or foam inserts to create additional volume.

Transformer bra. This model allows you to fasten the straps in various positions. The bra can be worn under any clothing with asymmetrical or X-shaped straps.It should be borne in mind that it is better not to use the transformer for women with a magnificent bust, since this model will not be able to provide maximum bust support.

Nursing bra. This model does not provide a frame, so as not to create additional pressure on the chest. The cups have a certain design - they have a detachable upper part. This is specially designed for convenience when breastfeeding. Some models of such bras may have silicone inserts.

Some types of bras have specific names:

• Corbeil bra, as a rule, has a frame and dense cups. This model brings the chest closer and forms a hollow. This bra is perfect for blouses, tops or V-neck dresses. Corbeil is a bit like a push-up model, but it has a lot less foam.
• Bra Angelica is a model on the frame with wide-spaced straps, which allows you to maximize the opening of the neckline. The model perfectly holds the bust, makes it more elegant, beautiful, without increasing the volume. Angelica will look great on any bust size.
• The Brassiere bra is one of the varieties of Angelica, while it has the most open cups, approximately to the level of the nipples. In this model, the chest is supported from below by the frame. This type of underwear is perfect for a small tapered bust. The bracer allows you to wear open dresses that have a deep neckline.

But there are bras that visually not only increase, but also allow you to make the chest a little smaller. Such an item of underwear is called a "minimizer". The bra has a slightly slimming effect.But, despite this, it supports the chest and makes its shape more beautiful. In this case, the size of the breast does not decrease, but its projection changes. The presence of wide straps in this model is a must. When fastening the bra on the back, they form the letter "U". This effect relieves excessive tension from the shoulders and back.

• Half-grace bra is a model, the belt of which reaches the waistline. It not only provides excellent chest support, relieves stress from the shoulders and back, but also helps to adjust the silhouette. Thanks to this, the clothes sit on the figure much better, which gives the woman more confidence in her attractiveness. Moreover, if you have a protruding tummy, it is better to abandon this model.
• corset bra or bustier is a one-piece model without straps, can be fastened with lacing or hooks. Such a product fits the figure to the hip line. The bustier perfectly hides and corrects figure flaws, relieves tension from the back and shoulders. The product is great for open dresses.

Bras have several types of fasteners. Most often there are classic hooks. As a rule, they are fastened on the back. The standard number of hooks on a bra is two. For large breasts, three to five hooks can be used, this ensures a good fixation of the underwear on the body. For small breasts, there are sometimes models with one hook.

The clasps at the back require a certain amount of dexterity to fasten them on the back when dressing.There are models with a fastener in front. These can be special latches of various shapes, buttons, Velcro, as well as classic hooks. It should be borne in mind that if you have a wide chest and if the breasts are located far from each other, then it is better for you to refuse the fastener in front. Also, the front closure does not provide as much bust support as models with back closures.

In order for the bra to fit perfectly, you need to choose the right shape and size, based on the characteristics of your figure. A measuring tape will help you find the correct size. You need to measure the size under the bust with your arms down. To do this, it is better to use someone's help. Then you need to determine the size of the cup. To do this, take measurements at the maximum protruding points of the chest. With the numbers obtained, you can start choosing the right underwear in the store. If you doubt yourself, you can use the help of a sales assistant.

You need to determine which model you need. The main thing is that it should be convenient and comfortable, as the skin on the chest is very delicate. Most doctors warn that you should not wear framed underwear models with a push-up effect often and for a long time. Because they pinch the chest too much and cause microtrauma to it. And prolonged use of models with dense and voluminous foam rubber or helium can lead to breast deformity, as it has to take an unusual shape for a long time.

Women who have a large bust should pay special attention to special models with wide straps. They allow you to relieve tension from the shoulders and back, as well as evenly redistribute the load.In this case, it is better to give preference to models with a wide belt, it will support the chest well.

Be sure to try on a bra before buying. Women, as a rule, have a different shape of the bust, so the same model on one woman will sit perfectly, and the other will cause discomfort. When trying on a bra, you need to pay attention to important details:

• the chest should fit tightly in the cups;
• straps must be fixed so that the chest rises slightly;
• wrinkles should not form at the top of the chest, on the back or under the armpits;
• on the back, the bra should sit tight and not rise up;
• the frame and straps should not press or cause discomfort.

In underwear, you should feel comfortable. It is from this and all the above points that the choice of the perfect bra for you depends. A well-chosen bra will help show off the advantages of your breasts and hide imperfections, making you more attractive and self-confident.