Finally, the official bra breakdown here at Adore Me. So many bra brands focus on good vs. bad fit, and the elements of a perfectly fitting bra, that sometimes we forget about all the different STYLES of bras there are. So much of a good fitting bra depends on the elements of certain styles of bras: the cup height, the neckline drop, the amount of padding, the width of the under wire, etc. We are here to make this bra style categorization easy for you. Never really knew the difference between a demi and a balconette bra? Or a longline and an unlined bra? Well, after reading this bra breakdown guide, it will all make sense to you. And the best part of Adore Me is that we offer all these options, as well as mixtures of them, and make sure to keep on trend for each and every one of them.
THE UNLINED BRA
There are lots of different categories of unlined bras (demi, underwire, balconette, bralette, etc.), but let’s try to talk general here. The great thing about unlined bras is that they still offer support (when well made) without the extra weight and bulk of too much padding. As a result, they feel lightweight and comfortable, and because they show more of the natural form, they also feel very sexy . . . but in a very subtle way. With or without an under wire, unlined bras are best suited to be worn under light and airy clothes, or pieces that are sheer and that would look bulky if anymore padding was worn underneath. As opposed to past years, where women were all about the push-up and showing off as much cleavage as possible, fashion has moved towards a more natural route. The unlined bra embraces how our curves are meant to be. Cheers to that.
THE DEMI BRA:
A Demi cup bra has cups that only cover about half of the bust. They are cut low across the whole cup, as opposed to a plunge bra, which is only low in the center. It may have the look of a push-up from afar, but in actuality it is not as heavily lined as a normal push-up, giving the wearer a more natural look. This style is very popular for designer lingerie and well suited for lace cup bras. Also, it is most likely that your everyday bra is a demi bra, like a good old t-shirt bra that is defined by its simplicity and practicality. T-shirt demi bras have a subtle and smooth shape, which doesn’t allow for bumps or lines under your tops. Always a plus.
THE BALCONETTE BRA
The Balconette bra has a designer-made and almost pin-up girl quality. If you like things that feel feminine and super luxurious, then you most likely will love the balconette style. This style reveals more than other styles because the height of the cups are shorter and the straps are more wider set than normal, meaning that this style of bra can stay hidden even under the most daringly plunging of necklines. And the seamed cups give an uplifted shape and more support. The balconette is for the girl who likes to accessorize and be fancy, and who is maybe more inspired by the glamorous stars of Old Hollywood. You’ve seen the neckline on those dresses Marilyn Monroe used to wear in her films! The balconette is a hit because it is more likely to get away with being embellished with more feminine detailing than other styles, such as pleats, ruffles, bows. You name it, the balconette can pull it off!
THE PUSH-UP BRA
A push-up bra has padding at the bottom or sides of the cups to “push up” the bust. This type of bra creates great cleavage and looks amazing with low cut shirts. And push up bras aren’t just made for the girl who already has a lot going on over in this section. Even those who are more on the lesser endowed side of the cup spectrum can wear a push up bra. The padding does the filling out! And, of course, girls with a bigger bust who like to show off their goods are also push-up bra fans! We even offer push-ups that are padded enough to add two extra cup sizes, but in the most natural way ever, of course (upward and outward without going overboard). Push-up bras are never meant to be subtle, but that doesn’t mean they can’t put on a show of sophistication and class. Quoted from Judy Blume’s Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret, “We must, we must, we must, we must increase our bust”!
THE FULL COVERAGE BRA
If you’re a full-figured lady, or is just bustier on top, you are going to need a lot more support to make sure you’re comfortable, a.k.a strapping the puppies down. But that doesn’t mean you don’t still want to be chic underneath. Full coverage bras are great for full bodied, bustier women, because they hold all the goods in, while also shaping to the most natural form. Full figured bras can bring up ideas of ugly contraptions that are more practical than visually appealing, but thanks to the innovative design here at Adore Me, the world of full figured lingerie has completely turned around. And voila, our full-coverage bras provide the magic every full-figured woman needs in her intimate wearing life. These are usually sturdier in the under wire, contain more fabric and come in more supportive, stretchy materials so that it hugs every curve in the best way possible.
PLUNGE
A Plunge bra has cups that are very low in the center with a deep V-neckline. The wires at the bottom front of the bra are very short. This type of bra is a must have for low cut tops that would show the top of a regular bra. The shape of the cup will push the breasts together and upwards for maximum cleavage in the most natural of ways. Most plunge bras also have push up padding for added contour. It works similarly to the regular push-up bra, but with even less coverage at the front of the neckline, making it perfect for clothing that have a more exposing neckline. This way you are guaranteed to have no accidental bra peek-a-boo scenarios.
THE LONGLINE BRA
Pretty silk and satin pieces trimmed with delicate lace are reminiscent
of the romantic lingerie of decades past. They have a more delicate feel
and sometimes provide more coverage than your normal run-of-the-mill
bras, and without the extra padding. The longline style
is an unexpected vintage style that has recently been brought back with
great force. Usually made from stretchier, more flexible fabric and
more movable under wires, longline bras can offer some of the best
support, all while playing into the ever-popular vintage trend right
now. And because they provide more coverage than most bras, girls love
to wear them underneath super sheer tops as a fashion-statement!
THE CORSET BRA
The corset bra is special because it is one of the earliest styles of lingerie ever developed! The earliest image of a possible corset was made in 2000 BC, but was worn as outerwear rather than under the clothing. The women of the French court saw this corset as “indispensable to the beauty of the female figure”, for it enhances the female figure in the most extreme way possible, enhancing the smallness of the waist, the flatness of the front, and the curve of the bust at the top of the corset. How much extra support you will get from then depends on how structured and wired the body section of the corset is. Support is not just around the waist and rib cage, but also in the bust area, depending on how you adjust the corset ties in the back. And what makes it even more special is that because it is so different, and definitely a whole lot more extreme in shape and design, it usually comes out of hiding during more special, intimate moments. Almost like a case of character play, the corset leaves more to the imagination and more to be desired!
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THE UNLINED BRA
There are lots of different categories of unlined bras (demi, underwire, balconette, bralette, etc.), but let’s try to talk general here. The great thing about unlined bras is that they still offer support (when well made) without the extra weight and bulk of too much padding. As a result, they feel lightweight and comfortable, and because they show more of the natural form, they also feel very sexy . . . but in a very subtle way. With or without an under wire, unlined bras are best suited to be worn under light and airy clothes, or pieces that are sheer and that would look bulky if anymore padding was worn underneath. As opposed to past years, where women were all about the push-up and showing off as much cleavage as possible, fashion has moved towards a more natural route. The unlined bra embraces how our curves are meant to be. Cheers to that.
THE DEMI BRA:
A Demi cup bra has cups that only cover about half of the bust. They are cut low across the whole cup, as opposed to a plunge bra, which is only low in the center. It may have the look of a push-up from afar, but in actuality it is not as heavily lined as a normal push-up, giving the wearer a more natural look. This style is very popular for designer lingerie and well suited for lace cup bras. Also, it is most likely that your everyday bra is a demi bra, like a good old t-shirt bra that is defined by its simplicity and practicality. T-shirt demi bras have a subtle and smooth shape, which doesn’t allow for bumps or lines under your tops. Always a plus.
THE BALCONETTE BRA
The Balconette bra has a designer-made and almost pin-up girl quality. If you like things that feel feminine and super luxurious, then you most likely will love the balconette style. This style reveals more than other styles because the height of the cups are shorter and the straps are more wider set than normal, meaning that this style of bra can stay hidden even under the most daringly plunging of necklines. And the seamed cups give an uplifted shape and more support. The balconette is for the girl who likes to accessorize and be fancy, and who is maybe more inspired by the glamorous stars of Old Hollywood. You’ve seen the neckline on those dresses Marilyn Monroe used to wear in her films! The balconette is a hit because it is more likely to get away with being embellished with more feminine detailing than other styles, such as pleats, ruffles, bows. You name it, the balconette can pull it off!
THE PUSH-UP BRA
A push-up bra has padding at the bottom or sides of the cups to “push up” the bust. This type of bra creates great cleavage and looks amazing with low cut shirts. And push up bras aren’t just made for the girl who already has a lot going on over in this section. Even those who are more on the lesser endowed side of the cup spectrum can wear a push up bra. The padding does the filling out! And, of course, girls with a bigger bust who like to show off their goods are also push-up bra fans! We even offer push-ups that are padded enough to add two extra cup sizes, but in the most natural way ever, of course (upward and outward without going overboard). Push-up bras are never meant to be subtle, but that doesn’t mean they can’t put on a show of sophistication and class. Quoted from Judy Blume’s Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret, “We must, we must, we must, we must increase our bust”!
THE FULL COVERAGE BRA
If you’re a full-figured lady, or is just bustier on top, you are going to need a lot more support to make sure you’re comfortable, a.k.a strapping the puppies down. But that doesn’t mean you don’t still want to be chic underneath. Full coverage bras are great for full bodied, bustier women, because they hold all the goods in, while also shaping to the most natural form. Full figured bras can bring up ideas of ugly contraptions that are more practical than visually appealing, but thanks to the innovative design here at Adore Me, the world of full figured lingerie has completely turned around. And voila, our full-coverage bras provide the magic every full-figured woman needs in her intimate wearing life. These are usually sturdier in the under wire, contain more fabric and come in more supportive, stretchy materials so that it hugs every curve in the best way possible.
PLUNGE
A Plunge bra has cups that are very low in the center with a deep V-neckline. The wires at the bottom front of the bra are very short. This type of bra is a must have for low cut tops that would show the top of a regular bra. The shape of the cup will push the breasts together and upwards for maximum cleavage in the most natural of ways. Most plunge bras also have push up padding for added contour. It works similarly to the regular push-up bra, but with even less coverage at the front of the neckline, making it perfect for clothing that have a more exposing neckline. This way you are guaranteed to have no accidental bra peek-a-boo scenarios.
THE LONGLINE BRA
THE CORSET BRA
The corset bra is special because it is one of the earliest styles of lingerie ever developed! The earliest image of a possible corset was made in 2000 BC, but was worn as outerwear rather than under the clothing. The women of the French court saw this corset as “indispensable to the beauty of the female figure”, for it enhances the female figure in the most extreme way possible, enhancing the smallness of the waist, the flatness of the front, and the curve of the bust at the top of the corset. How much extra support you will get from then depends on how structured and wired the body section of the corset is. Support is not just around the waist and rib cage, but also in the bust area, depending on how you adjust the corset ties in the back. And what makes it even more special is that because it is so different, and definitely a whole lot more extreme in shape and design, it usually comes out of hiding during more special, intimate moments. Almost like a case of character play, the corset leaves more to the imagination and more to be desired!
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