Types of Bra For Women

Around 65% of the women are wearing the wrong size bra which makes them feel uncomfortable and no wonder they want to get rid of it as soon as they reach home. And did you know that most of the woman doesn’t know how to choose the right bra for their outfit and avoid wearing a dress because they didn’t find the right bra match? So it’s important that you always invest in a bra that is comfortable and fits you perfectly.

So here are a popular bra types with images that every woman should know about and probably own them!

1. T-shirt Bra

By the name, you must have guessed that this bra is something that we should all own. After all, who doesn’t wear a T-shirt, right? These bras are designed with seamless cups that would go perfectly under any body-hugging clothes you wear. They are a padded bra that comes with and without straps. Well, something to note is that all T-shirt bras are padded but not all padded bras you see are seamless and meant for body-hugging clothes.

T-shirt Bra
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2. Push Up Bra

They do exactly what their name suggests. They help you push up your breasts and make them appear fuller and round with a perfect cleavage. They have either foam or silicone gel on the underside of the cups. These come in three different types of gentle, moderate and explosive that you can choose from.

Model in Push up bra
Smart & Sexy

3. Sports Bra

We all know what these bras are meant for and have probably used them. For a woman who doesn’t know, sports bras are meant to support your breasts and make you feel comfortable during workouts. Sports bras give your breasts that needed support, hold them firm and prevent bounce during the workout sessions.

Sports Bra
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4. Padded Bra

These bras have been our knight in shining armor. It gives your breasts that fuller appearance and prevents you from getting embarrassed while wearing fitted outfits. They come in two types, wire free and underwired. Wire-free is for all-day comfort while the underwire ones give your breasts the extra support. They have different coverage and necklines for different sizes.

Padded Bra
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5. Strapless Bra

We all fear that strapless bras are not comfortable and may fall off but that’s not true. These bras are designed in a way to stay in place until you remove it. They come with a wired under band that holds them in their place and you can wear them under your shoulder bearing outfits. But it’s important to wear the right fit for your size else you will be uncomfortable if it’s too tight and will slip off if it’s too loose.

Model in Strapless Bra
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6. Convertible Bra

As it names says, it’s a type of bra that can become strapless, cross-back, one strap or two straps as per your need. These bras come with straps that are detachable and you can hook them into different slots according to the type of bra you want.

Ways to wear Convertible Bra
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7. Bandeau Bra

You won’t really get by its name but these bras are just a strip of stretchable fabric or a band that can be worn while you’re sleeping or at home as it provide maximum comfort but little support. Bandeau bras come without any straps or fastening or cups.

Model in Bandeau Bra
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8. Stick on Bra

If you are wearing a sheer back outfit or a backless dress you should go with stick-on bras underneath. These bras come with a gentle adhesive along with the cups and wings to hold your breasts in place.

Adhesive Bra/Stick-On Bra
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9. Balconette Bra

These bras are meant for outfits with broad necklines. Balconette bras come with a wide set of straps and cups that can stay hidden even under the widest of necklines. They are quite delicate bras that give your breasts the round appearance and a gentle lift and form an almost horizontal neckline.

Model in Balconette Bra
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10. Plunge Bra

You will need these bras while wearing a deep neck outfit that shows off your cleavage. They can easily mold to the shape of your blossoms with cups that cutaway on the sides and a deep center gore. They give the breasts a fuller look and make your cleavage appear sexy.

Model in Plunge Bra
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11. Bralette Bra

These are multipurpose bras that you can style both under and over an outfit. They are usually unpadded, unlined and wire-free with lace that gives it a sexy appearance. Bralette comes with a variety of options and it never runs out of fancy designs. You can easily slip these on under loose tops and low necklines and show off that lace edges.

Bralette Bra
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12. Mastectomy Bra

These bras are specially made for women who have undergone a mastectomy without breast reconstruction. These bras are designed with feather-soft fabric that has an anti-microbial finish and silicone prosthesis pockets in each cup that makes them a practical as well as a comfortable option to wear.

Mastectomy Bra
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13. No Sag Bra

Women with sagging breasts are not comfortable wearing all the types of bras available. They don’t have many options but no sag bras are made with no-stretch, high strength fabric. These help the breasts to firmly stay in place and prevent sagging. They have thick straps, wide back and reinforced frame that gives your sagging breast the support it needs.

No Sag Bra
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14. Maternity Bra

During pregnancy, a woman needs extra comfortable clothes that don’t irritate the skin or cause problems. Maternity bras are designed keeping that in mind and provides extra support and comfort during pregnancy. These bras have molded cups in eglantine fabric to accommodate the changing size and shape of the breasts. Some maternity bras also come with easily removable flaps on the cups. These can be unhooked and makes breastfeeding post pregnancy quite easy and comfortable. These bras are also called nursing bras.

Maternity Bra
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15. Cage Bra

Usually, bras are meant to be hidden under the clothes and give the breasts the needed support and fuller appearance but cage bras are meant to be shown off. These are padded bras that come with multiple strap designer necklines and backs. These are super sexy but that doesn’t mean they don’t provide support to the breasts. Cage bras are perfect for low cut and sheer back outfits.

Cage bra
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16. Cami Bra

These bras a perfect example of support and style. It comes with the support of a bra and the coverage of a camisole. These are completely opposite to plunge bras. Cami bras come with full cups and high necklines to hide the cleavage under deep neckline outfits. They come with both detachable straps and underwire that you can wear according to your need.

Cami Bra
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17. Minimizer Bra

These bras are meant for women with fuller and big breasts. These bras basically reduce the appearance of the big breasts. They visually reduce the circumference and the projection of the chest. It redistributes the breast tissue and creates the appearance of a smaller breast.

Minimizer Bra
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18. Longline Bra

These bras are meant to provide coverage from below the breasts to a few inches above the belly button. Longline bras are great for wearing under everyday outfits as it comes with an extra wide band that gives a sleek and sexy look and helps in slimming the breasts.

Longline Bra
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19. Bridal Bra

Just because its name is bridal bras doesn’t mean it has to be bright in colors. The motive of bridal bras is about the coverage and style you want on your big day. There are varieties of bridal bras you can choose for according to your comfort and the outfit.

Bridal Bra
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20. Belly dance Bra

As the name suggests these bras are best for belly dancers. These bras are studded with stones and other glittery materials that look best when you are dancing.

Belly Dance Bra
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21. Built-in Bra

These bras are the best options to wear underneath swimsuits, tank tops, and tube tops. Built-in bras come with long inner-wear so you don’t need to wear inner. These bras are completely different from other bras and a, re the best choice for teens.

Built-In Bra
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22. Cupless Bra

Women with small breasts can totally rock these bras. These bras don’t come with cups but certain frames to fit in the cups. Cupless bras are sexy lingerie that falls under the erotic category

Cupless Bra
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23. Front closure Bra

As you can guess by its name, front closure bras have hooks in the front rather than the backs. These bras will go perfectly underneath any fancy and stylish outfits. It gives a great support and full coverage and is comfortable to wear.

Front closure bra
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24. Peephole Bra

These bras also fall in the erotic category. In these bras, the breast is partially visible as they have a hole in both the cups.

Peephole Bra
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25. Racerback Bra

You can choose racerback bras while wearing a racerback or strapless outfits. The shoulder straps of racerback bras form a V shape and close to your neck.

Racerback Bra
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26. Sheer Bra

These bras are usually made of satin, net or lace. You can wear it under your fancy outfits or even every day if you feel comfortable. These are a bit pricey so you can have them for your best outfits.

Sheer bra
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27. Backless Bra

These bras are quite trendy among the women who like wearing backless outfits. Backless bras come in both padded and unpadded cups, wired and unwired. These bras have transparent straps that attach to the hook at the back.

Backless Bra
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28. Halter Bra

Just like the halter dress, there are halter bras too. Instead of wearing a transparent or strapless bra you can choose halter bras to wear underneath your halter dresses. These come in a variety of designs from satin to lace to plain cotton and all sort of materials you can think of.

 

Halter Bra
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29. Triangle Bra

These bras are basically a beachwear and are quite popular among women who like beaches. The cups are a triangle in shape and offer fantastic coverage. These bras are quite comfortable to wear.

Triangle Bra
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30. Vintage Bra

Vintage bras were a popular choice among women in the 80s. Women with heavy breasts can totally go for it as it gives the best support and full coverage. You can wear it underneath any dress you want and now you even have a lot of colors, fabrics, and designs to choose from.

Vintage Bra
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31. Seamless Bra

Wearing tight-fitting or body-hugging clothes is a problem without these seamless bras. It can be wired or unwired, padded or unpadded and gives a smooth finish as it doesn’t have that line crossing on it. T-shirt bras are the best example of these bras and every woman should own these

Seamless Bra
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