Types of Bras – Top 10 Bras

Bras are a nuisance

Spurred on by the roaring success of the Pasty Muncher’s guide to getting into her knickers here’s another in my series of posts that explore topics which I know little about.

Generations of chaps have been frustrated by bras – fumbling and tugging at impossibly small fasteners and  alarmingly tight elasticated straps to get the blasted thing open.  There are now even how to videos about how to remove bras.

As a dedicated fan of women’s undies the bra is my least favourite item of lingerie but they serve an important function and here’s details of types of bras available.

When shopping for lingerie, most women know how important it is to choose a bra that fits well, but choosing the right style of bra is also essential. The style of bra that you choose can make a real difference to the way that you look, so you need to choose one that suits your figure. However, some styles work better with certain types of clothes than with others, so if you’re thinking of updating your lingerie collection, it’s worth buying bras in several different styles so that, when you are getting dressed, you can select one that makes the most of your outfit.

Lingerie retailers now offer a wide range of styles, so we’ve put together a guide to ten popular bra styles in order to help you to make your choice.

Types of Bras

Balcony

The balcony bra has a half-cup and flatters most figures, providing uplift and helping to create a better shape. It also looks great under many different types of clothes, so is a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection. The balcony bra is particularly suitable for wear under low-cut, round-necked tops.

Plunge

The plunge bra has a lower front than the balcony bra, and the cups are angled, so wearing a plunge bra will help you to accentuate your cleavage. Plunge bras look great when worn under low-cut tops, particularly those with plunging V-necks.

Push-up

The push-up bra is designed to provide you with maximum uplift and help to accentuate your cleavage. It’s suitable for wear under many different types of clothing.

¾ Cup Bra

The ¾ cup bra provides great support, thanks to underwiring, whilst allowing you to reveal a little more than the full-cup bra. It’s perfect for wearing under a low-cut top or evening dress.

Moulded Bra

The cups of a moulded bra have no seams, due to the fact that they are made from single pieces of material, so they are great for wearing under clothing that’s either close-fitting or made from thin material. This type of bra would be a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection.

Multiway

The multiway is one of the most versatile types of bra that you can buy, and is a must-have lingerie item. The straps can be adjusted so that it can be worn under halterneck tops, strapless tops, crossover back tops or off-the-shoulder tops, and it will still provide the support that you need, due to its underwiring.

T-shirt Bra

The t-shirt bra is the perfect lingerie purchase for summer. The cups are moulded and seamless, so you can wear t-shirts or other items of clothing made from thin material.

Non-wired

If you find underwired bras uncomfortable, you can buy non-wired bras. This type of bra will still provide you with support, due to the way in which it is designed.

Padded

A padded bra will help to enhance your shape, providing you with a great silhouette whilst being extremely comfortable to wear. This type of bra can be worn under many different types of tops and dresses, and wearing one will help you to feel confident about your figure.

Sports Bra

A staple item in any lingerie collection, the sports bra provides support without the use of wires and is made from stretchy material, so that it’s comfortable whilst you are exercising.