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Bralette – A bralette is an unlined, soft cup bra, which resembles a crop top. Bralettes make the teen bra or sleep bra but they do not offer a significant amount of support.
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Bustier – A highly structured garment, which extends from bust to hip. Most bustiers have flexible boning throughout the body of the garment for additional shaping, and close in the back with a long row of hooks and eyes. Additional features may include removable or convertible straps or garters. Smooth bustiers are perfect under special occasion wear as they provide both shaping and uplift.
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Comfort Straps – Comfort Straps are wider than average straps and are usually padded or lined more evenly distributing the weight of the breast, increasing the comfort of the wearer. Comfort straps are an important feature for any woman who has experienced shoulder pain due to her bra.
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Contour Bra – A contour bra has shaped cups, which must have all of the following characteristics; Cups are always padded or lined and they have an underwire. Even unfilled - cups mimic the natural shape of a woman’s body. Contour bras are similar to a molded bra, except molded bras are generally not as highly structured. Contour bras are a perfect choice for any woman seeking a sculpted silhouette, as they offer a significant amount of coverage and control.
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Convertible – Describes any garment which has straps which detach and can be worn in a variety of ways including – criss-cross, halter, strapless or one shouldered. Garments with fully detachable straps are full convertible. Convertible bras are a flexible option since they can be worn with a variety of tops, including boat neck and asymmetrical necklines.
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Corset – A corset is a highly structured, form fitted support garment that extends from the bust to the hip. Most corsets have lace up details, flexible boning throughout the body of the garment for additional shaping, and close in the back with a long row of hooks and eyes.
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Demi – A demi cup bra offers the perfect amount of ‘barely there’ coverage for petite to average figure women. These bras offer less coverage than a full cup and more than a balconette. Demi bras cover the nipple and approximately half to ¾ of the breast, but if it seems like you’re “spilling out” of your demi cup its probably the wrong size.
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| Foam Lined – As opposed to padded bras, foam lined bras have a thinner, lining. This lining does not add size, but provides additional shaping as well as protection against nipple show through. A key feature to look for in foam lined bras is stretch foam lining. Stretch foam will create a natural looking silhouette and will keep their shape even after repeated washings. |
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Full Figure Bras – At Bare Necessities, our selection of full figure bras starts at a size 38C and extends to a 52I. Full figure bras offer comfort and support features designed specifically for voluptuous women.
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| Inner Sling – Inner slings are a support feature. They are curved strips of fabric, which follow the natural curve of the bra similar to an underwire, except soft. Inner slings follow the curve of the bottom of the cup offering invisible additional coverage. |
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Padded – Padded Bras have some type of padding lining the cups. Graduated padding is thicker at the base of the cups and creates a natural looking silhouette as well as the appearance of increased cleavage.
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Plunge – Plunge bras create the appearance of increased cleavage because of their deep (plunging) front silhouette, angled cups and thin center gore. Plunge bras differ from push-up bras in that they are not generally as heavily padded.
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Push Up – Push up bras create the appearance of increased cleavage using angled cups (which generally have underwires), a variety of types of padding including graduated and cookies, and demi cups.
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Racerback – A back silhouette, which curves in between the shoulder blades. Most convertible bras can be worn racerback, but a true racerback bra is a must-have to pair with racerback tanks.
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Seamless – A bra constructed without seamed cups. There may be seams in other parts of the bra and still be considered seamless. Seamless bras are a great choice for pairing with clingy knits, and lightweight jerseys since they are virtually invisible under clothing.
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T-Shirt Bra – Designed to appear invisible under even the thinnest fabrics, t-shirt bras are seamless, generally made of microfiber with contour cups. A great t-shirt bra is seasonless, since it can double as a sweater bra during the colder months.
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Underwire – A thin, flexible wire, which offers added support to the cups of bras, bustier and shapewear. Modern bras are constructed with comfortable underwires, which don't poke. For any woman who likes the support of an underwire, but is wary about the comfort level, check out our selection of comfort underwire bras:
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