17 types of bras you should know
Push up, reducer, balconet ... Every time you enter an underwear shop you lose yourself just looking at the models that exist? With this guide you will never have doubts about the types of bras that exist and what each one is for.
When we hear about fasteners, we usually mention these characteristics: with hoop, without hoop, with padding, without padding. The option of wearing a hoop or not is, in turn, combinable with the presence or absence of padding. And it seems to us that it is a complex issue when ... there is still more! That is why here I bring you a very complete guide on the types of bras that exist. Post a post I will disengage the tricks and secrets to really feel so comfortable that you feel like living in lingerie.
Before starting, I want to clarify that this list has been made based on the structure of the bra without attending to the aesthetic or ornamentation elements that we can find in many models. By not affecting its frame we can also include them in any of the following categories. On the other hand, to say that although underwired bras are still the most demanded, we find more and more models that do without it; Thus, we find bras without straps and without a hoop, or push up without a hoop, for example.
1. Classic bra
Without a doubt it is the most popular model. It is made up of cups with hoop filled with foam (foam) that maintain, hold and enhance the shape of the chest naturally.
2. Underwired bra
With or without padding, they are similar to the previous model but are more comfortable to wear. Having no hoop adapts more easily to any size or shape of chest.
3. Multiposition bra
The braces of this bra are disassembled and allow to put some longer ones that can be fastened in different ways so that they are not seen if, for example, we bring our backs to the air.
4. Halter bra
Either they fasten on the back of the neck or get through the neck like a shirt. Be that as it may, these types of bras are ideal for wearing a halter top without the bra being visible.
5. Plunge bra
This type of bras have the cups cut out forming a "V" that make it easy to wear clothes with a lot of neckline without seeing the bra.
6. Triangle bra / bralette
As the name implies, the cups are shaped like a triangle filled with light foam.
If it is only the triangle made of lace or fabric (without padding) we are talking about the well-known bralette.
7. Sports bra
More resistant than everyday bras, sports bras are designed to support the breasts during workouts. Your goal is to prevent rebound and keep your bust firm during vigorous movements to avoid harming us. There are many types of sports bras: padded, compression or encapsulation, with or without closure.
8. Reducing bra
They usually have wide straps and very wide cups both in the upper part and in the area closest to the armpit in order to collect the most generous breasts. Its cut helps to mold and reduce, in appearance, the volume of the chest.
9. Push-up bra
These bras do exactly what their name suggests: they gently push their breasts up and bring them closer to give it a sexy neckline.
10. Heart bra
They enhance the neckline and make a small chest look more bulky. They are called that because the curve of the cup from the center to the braces reminds of the drawing of the drawing of a heart.
11. Balconet bra
These types of bras provide a very delicate aesthetic and give a rounded appearance to the bust. With straps and wide cups that form an almost horizontal neckline (very similar in appearance to a balcony), this bra can remain hidden under the wider neck.
12. Bandeau bra
The bandeau (or band bra) is simply a band or a strip of elastic fabric that can be placed on the bust. It has no straps, glasses or closures (it is put on the neck, as if it were a shirt). The bandeau is more an informal bra to wear at home or to sleep, as it provides minimal support but maximum comfort. It can also be used to cover a bra and cover the neckline.
13. Strapless bra
The braces of these bras or are removable (most commonly, allowing more use) or directly do not exist. Unlike the bandeau, this type of bra does provide support. There are versions of this bra with the widest band to be able to collect generous breasts.
14. Bustier bra
A mix between bra and corset. Hold the bust and can cover the torso to the waist. Having the band wider than a bra, the hook closure is wider, but it does not become the closure system that has a corset.
15. Adhesive bra
They are two cups joined in the center, without a band, that adhere to the skin. In the beginning there were plenty of silicone cups, which in addition to covering the nipple helped to give more volume. Nowadays you can find models made in fabric with seams in the middle that help to achieve a push up effect, or with an adhesive silicone on the side for greater support.
16. Bra for mastectomy
They are underwired bras, but well armed to hold the entire torso and back well. To avoid rubbing or marks on the skin do not wear seams. The closure is usually ahead to avoid the inconvenience that may arise because of moving your arms a lot. Inside there are some covers to place the prostheses.
17. Maternity or breastfeeding bra
Each cup has an opening system that allows the breast to be exposed so that the baby can access the nipple without removing the bra. They can start to wear during pregnancy, once the usual bras become small.
So far the list of types of bras that we can find.
Conclusion
I would like to point out that when going to try on bras you have to keep in mind that the differences between the brands are not only in terms of size but also in shape. This means that if, for example, you try on a “x” brand balconet bra and it looks bad on you, it doesn't mean you have to discard this type of bra for your chest; Just keep trying and look for the same model in other brands until you find the one that best suits you. Although it is true that there are types of bra that favor a certain type of chest more than others, with all the range of forms on the market I recommend that you do not curl only in one type of bra (because it is the one that you have always used) and that you explore other possibilities. This takes time, sometimes it is not easy, but I assure you that finding the clothes that are perfect for you deserves that dedication.
Did you know them all? Are you unconditional of any of them? Do you use different depending on the occasion? Tell me in the comments.
