Brassiere - Types of Bras

Types of Bras

  • Plunge

  • Full-cup

  • Balconette

There is a wide range of brassiere styles available, designed to match different body types, situations, and outer wear. The degree of shaping and coverage of the breasts varies between styles, as do functionality, fashion, fit, fabric, and color. The most common bra styles are built on a square frame model with the main components being a chest band that wraps around a woman's torso, two cups to hold the breasts, and shoulder straps.

Common types include backless, balconette, convertible, shelf, full cup, demi-cup, minimizing, padded, plunge, posture, push-up, racerback, sheer, strapless, t-shirt, underwire, unlined, soft cup, and sports bra. Many designs combine one or more of these styles. Bras are built-in to some garments like camisoles, single-piece swimsuits, and tank tops, eliminating the need to wear a separate bra.

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