BRA SHAPES: WHAT SHAPE FOR WHICH BREAST?

In this article, we will use the translation of European terms that are mainly understood in the fashion world. However, commercial brands will sometimes make hybrids shapes or change names. This article will give you more knowledge to recognize bra by there shape more than by names. You will become an Expert.

throat bra

On this model, the straps are attached to the ends of the cups and the seam is just above the tip of the breasts. The basket bra is suitable for small and medium breasts, it allows them to be enhanced, given volume and a nice rounded shape while ensuring good support. The cups usually incorporate foam pads in their lower part that help refocuses the breasts and create a nice neckline. The throat bra or basket bra (“corbeille” in French) models offer a more glamorous and sexy look than a classic model. They only wrap the lower part of the breast and allow you to dare the deepest necklines!

Balcony bra

The balcony bra or Underwired Balconette Bra is a semi-nesting model, which offers a nice neckline because it's more plunging than a classic bra. But beware, comfort and support are always there! The cups are very often cut into two parts: A lower part that perfectly curves the chest thanks to its vertical seam A high part that dresses the top of the chest The balcony bra is perfect for generous breasts up to the D and E cups.

THE PUSH-UP BRA

The push-up is a bra structure that aims to shape and lift your chest in the blink of an eye by a series of little tricks. A nice boost to highlight your chest! Contrary to popular belief, the push-up bra is suitable for all types of breasts: if you have a small or medium chest, the push-up will give you a bouncing effect thanks to the pads on the sides and below the cups. If you have a generous chest, good news you are entitled to it too! The push-up can then become your best ally: with age or even after pregnancy, your chest loses firmness, and this is where the push-up intervenes, it will sublimate your chest by raising and modeling it. The push-up will be your seductive asset if you dream of the feminine and sexy neckline. Think about it under your little dress or under your pretty plunging top, you're going to make a mess! Above all, opt for discreet beanies that will dress your least neckline without ever falling into vulgarity and choose models with multi-position straps that will fit all your outfits.

FULL CUP BRA

The full bra or nesting bra is an ally on a daily basis as it allows you to wear all your outfits as long as your tops are not too low-neck. The nesting bra is a rather classic model in its shape. With no foam or padding, with a high frame and caps, it hugs the shape of the chest and holds it properly. The nesting bra is specially designed for generous breasts, starting from a 95C (FR) 36B (US): it will ensure maximum support while wrapping the chest, without compressing it. Are you looking for comfort above all else? The full cup bra is for you. It is indeed the most comfortable form of bra that exists on the market, such as a second skin, for a natural and strengthened posture.

THE BANDEAU BRA:

The headband or tube bra is a bra with a straight neckline, with or without straps, it is usually the companion of our summer, to wear light materials on unobstructed shoulders. The bandeau bra is suitable for small and medium breasts because it does not necessarily hold the breast well in place, and this is all the more the case when worn without straps (not very glamorous to have to reassemble it constantly!). In any case, it is ideal to wear under a T-shirt or under a shoulder-clearing dress. Not very provocative, it is also the perfect shape to dare the apparent lingerie under a pretty white blouse or a little bohemian dress. The bandeau bra is often designed with removable straps that allow you to wear bustiers or all your little tops with thin straps. Make sure that a silicon band is provided at the elastic, this will allow a better hold of the bra, it would be a shame if it does not fall on your buttocks!

THE TRIANGLE BRA:

As the name suggests, this bra has triangle-shaped caps. Generally, without foam or frame, it offers the most natural rendering. The triangle bra is not for all breasts: it is the ideal shape for small breasts that do not need large support. It will come to marry the shape of the breast while delicacy. But beware, the triangle bra will not lift your breasts and will not make them look more bounced or bigger. On the other hand, it will delight small breasts who love the natural and fully assume the charm of their small neckline. Often designed in cotton, lace or satin, you can dare all colors and patterns, to have comfort while remaining sexy!

Support bra

The minimizing bra or support bra aims to artificially reduce your chest by flattening it slightly with high, wraparound cups. The minimally used bra is specially designed for those who have a breast that is too generous for their liking and who would like to cheat a little. From a C cap, you can afford it. It is therefore your ally if you want to keep a discreet chest and a guaranteed comfort because it will encompass your chest, without compressing it and will lighten and distribute its weight. Don't be afraid of your assets! Plus: it will allow you to have more ease in your clothes close to the body, and finally, close the little blouse that you love so much! Regarding the materials, everything is allowed but be careful not to choose a model with too much elastane, it could relax too quickly. Now that all forms of bras have no secrets for you, you have all the keys to sublimate your chest!

I KNOW NOW WHICH SHAPE OF BRA I HAVE TO cHOOSE, WHAT’S ABOUT THE SIZE?

Bigger is not better, that works for women too and too small will not give more support. Finding the perfect size is not just really important. It will also protect your chest and avoid a lot of problems. There is a big confusion between the under chest measurement and the bonnet.

So to make it easy to understand the number is the volume of the chest itself. Take one hand, open it between the 1st and 2nd finger and go under one breast… Use one or two hands to wrap one breast: you basically just discover the size of the foam or frame and the depth of the cup.

That’s the CUP SIZE named by a letter. "A" for tinniest chest and "G".."F"… for huge ones.

Now, make a hug to yourself and try to catch your finger on your back… you have the number… The first is to make sure that your chest will perfectly embrace the cup… before to even thinks about the bust size.

Most of calculator, even on website of lingerie’s brands will not reply to you… you have to try by your self or to ask a great dressmaker or designer, more than the sales assistant of your mall. We could also have a little chat about that.