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Back Wings – Back
wings are the strips of fabric, which extend from the outer base
of the cups and secure in the back. Important aspects of the back
wings are; stretch vs. non-stretch, the measurement at the widest
point (which is usually at the base of the cups), measurement at
the closure, and type of close including number of hooks and eyes.
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Balconette – Also
known as a shelf bra, Balconettes are a more revealing version of
a demi bra. Offering little to no coverage, balconettes create
dramatic uplift and cleavage. |
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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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Center Gore – The
center gore is the piece of fabric, which connects the cups of a
bra at the front center. Important aspects of the center gore
include; stretch vs. non-stretch – with the non-stretch offering
significantly more support than stretch – and width measurement.
Bras with low or plunge fronts have thinner center gores making
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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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Cookies – Cookies are
oval shaped, removable demi pads. These are generally used in
bras, which are already padded to create dramatic, yet adjustable
enhancement. |
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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 Cup – A full cup
bras completely covers most of the breast, offering both more
coverage and more support than a demi cup bra. |
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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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Minimizer – A
minimizer bra reduces the appearance of the bust by up to one cup
size. |
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Molded – Molded bras
have cups, which are machine molded. The cups mirror the natural
shape of a woman, for shape and comfort. Molded bras are generally
unlined and may be either soft cup or underwire.
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Moisture Wicking –
Moisture wicking fabrics draw moisture away from the skin. This is
a great feature to look for in a sports bra. |
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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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Rigid Straps –
Non-stretch straps which are generally adjustable. Rigid straps
offer more support than stretch straps. Rigid straps are an
important feature for Full Figure silhouettes. Some bras have
straps, which are rigid in the front and stretch adjustable in the
back for additional, adjustable comfort. |
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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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Soft Cup – Soft Cup
bras do not have underwires, but may be padded or lined. |
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Sports Bra – Sports
bras are specifically designed to offer the appropriate amount of
support during moderate to intense physical activity.
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Triangle – A triangle
bra has triangle shaped cups, which offer the perfect amount of
coverage/support for petite to average figures. Triangle bras may
be padded or lined but generally do not have underwires, and most
have thin straps, center gore and back wings. |
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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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