What are the types of bras?

Bra is a necessary item of female wardrobe. With it you can not only visually enlarge the bust, lift it, make the chest more beautiful, but also hide the figure flaws. Different types of bras help to achieve such effects, which differ in shape, types of cups, fasteners location. Let us consider in more detail this type of lingerie so that you can correctly choose a bra model for your breasts.

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

Duplicate cups are a type of bra that is created by stitching various cut pieces. For cups, several layers of thin fabric are used. There are various ways of cutting and joining fabrics. The more the cup has parts, the more round and correct its shape is. Certain cups seams help create various effects:

• horizontal seams support well and give the breast a slightly conical shape;
• vertical seams in the middle of the cups provide great support and slightly raise the bust;
• curved seams look like arches, make the chest more voluminous;
• diagonal stitches reinforce breast support and make its shape more attractive.

Push-up cups are designed specifically to raise 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. Silicone inserts and air-oil are sometimes 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. Bones tightly support the chest, help to create more beautiful features. It should be borne in mind that when improperly chosen underwear, the frame can stick into the body, cause discomfort, cause discomfort and even pain. Bones must be used in models of underwear without straps.

Bras without a frame are soft, do not cause discomfort, but they 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. In this case, support is provided by dense tissues and a wide belt under the breast. In addition, owners of small bust size can easily use such models.

Classic bra is the most common model of women's underwear. This type of bra can be with cups on the frame or without it. Tight cups help add breast volume and adjust its shape. Classic bra can be worn with almost any clothing, except blouses and dresses with cleavage. This is a great option for everyday linen.

Balconette bra It has a frame, it has low cups that maximize the opening of the chest. He beautifully emphasizes and raises his chest. Balconette is ideal for evening dresses with a deep neckline.It is worth noting that this model is better not to use women with a magnificent breast.

Bra triangle pittedIt is a bit like a sports model, but it is distinguished by the presence of lace and light fabrics. This form looks good on a small bust size, which does not need additional support.

Strapless bra often used for open clothes, for example, for a bustier dress. Sometimes such underwear is made with removable straps. In most cases, this type of underwear has no straps and frame. The bust acquires a beautiful form and additional volume with the help of foam or helium inserts.

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

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

Sports braAs a rule, 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 - a type of bra made of elastic fabric, which has no strapless and frame. Such underwear does not give the breast shape and does not specifically support it, but simply more tightly presses the bust to the body. Bando is suitable for a hot day, it can be put on under T-shirts with large armholes. Such a bra can often be found in bathing suits.

The invisible bra is a silicone strapless cup. They are attached directly to the chest using an adhesive backing. The big plus is that such cups are completely invisible under clothes. Most often, invisible women wear under evening, festive open dresses. Invisible, as a rule, do not use women with large breasts, as there is no support for the bust.

Vanderbra Bra has additional 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.

Transforming bra. This model allows you to fasten the straps in different positions. Bra can be worn under any clothes with asymmetric or with X-shaped straps. It should be borne in mind that the transformer is better not to use women with a magnificent bust, since this model will not be able to provide maximum support to the bust.

Bra for feeding. This model does not provide a skeleton, so as not to create additional pressure on the chest. Cups have a certain design - they have the upper part unfastened. This is provided specifically for convenience when breastfeeding. Some models of such bras may have silicone inserts.

Some types of bras have specific names:

• Corbey bra, as a rule, has a frame and tight cups. This model brings together the chest and forms a hollow. This bra is well suited for blouses, tops or dresses with a V-neck. Corbay is a bit like a model with a push-up effect, but it is much smaller than foam rubber.
• Bra Angelica is a model on the frame with wide straps that allows you to maximize the open neckline.The model perfectly holds the bust, makes it more elegant, beautiful, without increasing the volume. Angelica will look great on any bust size.
• Bra Brasier is one of the varieties of Angelica, while he has the most open cups, approximately to the level of the nipples. In this model, the chest is supported from the bottom due to the frame. This type of underwear is perfect for a small conical bust. Brasier allows you to wear open outfits that have a deep neckline.

But there are bras visually not only increasing, but also allowing to make the breast a little smaller. Such a subject of underwear has the name "minimizer". The bra has a slightly slimming effect. But despite this, he supports the breast and makes its shape more beautiful. In this case, the breast size does not decrease, but its projection changes. The presence of wide straps in this model is mandatory. When buttoning the bra on the back, they form the letter “U”. This effect relieves excessive stress from the shoulders and back.

• Bra semi-grace is a model whose belt reaches the waist line. It not only provides excellent support for the chest, removes the load from the shoulders and back, but also helps to adjust the silhouette. Thanks to this, the clothes fit the body much better, which gives a woman greater confidence in her attractiveness. Moreover, if you have a protruding tummy, it is better to abandon this model.
• Bra corset or the bustier is a one-piece strapless model, can be fastened with laces or hooks. Such a product fits the shape to the hips. 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. The most common classic hooks. As a rule, they fasten on the back. The standard number of hooks on the bra is two. From three to five hooks can be used for large breasts, this ensures a good fixation of the linen on the body. For small breasts, models with one hook are sometimes found.

Clasps in the back require a certain dexterity to zip them on the back when dressing. There are models with front closure. It can be special clasps, 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 your breasts are far apart, then you should give up the front fastener. As well as the front fastener does not provide such support for the chest, as models with rear fasteners.

In order for the bra to sit perfectly, you need to choose the right shape and size, based on the characteristics of your figure. The measuring tape will help you to find the right size. It is necessary to measure the size under the breast with arms down. For this it is better to use someone's help. Then you need to determine the size of the cup. To do this, make measurements on the most prominent points of the chest. With the numbers obtained, you can proceed to 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 is comfortable and comfortable, since the skin on the chest is very delicate. Most doctors warn that you should not often wear long models of underwear on the frame, with the effect of push-up. Because they too pinch the chest and cause her microtrauma.And long-term use of models with dense and bulky foam or helium can lead to breast deformation, since it has had to take an unusual shape for a long time.

Women who have a magnificent 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 be good to support the chest.

Before you buy a bra must try on. Women, as a rule, have a different bust shape, so the same model on one woman will sit perfectly and cause discomfort on the other. Trying on a bra, you need to pay attention to important details:

• chest should sit tight in cups;
• straps must be fixed so that the chest rises a little;
• no folds should form at the top of the chest, on the back or in the armpits;
• on the back the bra should sit tight and not go up;
• the frame and straps should not press down or cause discomfort.

In the underwear you should feel comfortable. The choice of the perfect bra for you depends on this and all the above mentioned moments. The right bra will help show the advantages of your breasts and hide weaknesses, make you more attractive and confident.