The Bra Guide
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Types of Bras Bandeau Bras This bra is constructed of a strapless elastic band of fabric. This style offers very little support. Demi Cup Bras A demi cup bra covers less of your breast than a full cup bra though not as exactly half as the name would imply. Generally, the cup stops just above your nipple thus reducing the amount of support this style offers. Women with above average sized breasts may find that they are spilling out of this bra. Full Cup Bra Your basic, everyday bra. The cup covers most of your breast and offers a good amount of support. Mastectomy Bras This bra is intended for women who have lost one or both breasts in mastectomy treatment. A mastectomy bra is structured such that a prosthesis can inserted and held in place Minimizer Bras For women with large breasts, minimizer bras can help to de-emphasize their bust. Minimizer bras create the illusion of being one to two cup sizes smaller by compressing and rearranging the breast tissue. However, some women complain that the compression from bra is worse than the original problem. Here are some recommendations. Push-up Bras (aka "Miracle Bra" or "Wonder Bra") This style has one goal: CLEAVAGE. The bra lifts the breasts and forces them together somewhat to maximize the visual effect. Sometimes supplemental cup padding is added to make the breasts look even larger. Racerback Bra The name for this style comes from the unique configuration of its straps. Racerback bras have straps that join in the center of the back either in a T-back or Y-back depending on the exact configuration. Soft cup bras do not have any wires around the cup. This style is sometimes padded or lined. Sports Bras If you are active, you need a sports bra. Sports bras are designed to maximize the support of the breast and minimize the bounce. Bouncing breasts aren't just a nuisance, they can cause long-term damage. Sports bras come with or without an underwire. Underwire Bras As the name implies, a wire is sewn under each cup of the bra to provide extra support. The wire is generally made out of metal or some hard plastic. Women with large breasts usually feel that need the enhanced structure this bra offers. Either you love them or you hate them or just need them. Here is a list of some name brand bra manufacturers: Bali, Olga, Playtex, Maidenform, Hanro, Vanity Fair, Natori, Gossard, Wacoal, Goddess, Warner's, Lunaire, Barely There, Calvin Klein, Fantasie of England, Leading Lady, Moving Comfort, Lilyette, Lily of France,Naton, Wonderbra, Vogue Dessous, Chantelle, Felina, Chantelle, and DKNY |
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