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Bras and Bra Styles

Bras are available in numerous styles and sizes to suit the preference and shape of almost every woman. While there are three main categories of bras, Full Cup Bras, Balconette Bras and Plunge Bras, there are many variations and modifications.


The Full Cup Bra totally encloses the breasts giving excellent support and coverage. It's often constructed with three sections of material to give better shaping and weight distribution. The shoulder straps are usually lined up with the centre of the cup so that the weight of the bust is supported evenly. This positioning of the straps and the central pull tends to prevent them falling off your shoulders. So this is a good style to choose if you happen to have sloping shoulders. It's difficult to beat a full cup bra for all-day comfort and support.


Full cup bras are particularly suited to women with large breasts. Due to the additional weight of large breasts, greater support is required. A full cup bra provides the necessary fabric, design and support to hold heavier breasts. Underwire bras will provide additional shape and support for large breasted women.


The Balconette Bra is designed to be worn under low cut tops when you don't want your bra showing above your neckline. It usually provides about ½ to ¾ the coverage of the full cup style and the straps are set wider apart. The seams on a balconette bra is designed to lift your whole bust upwards without enhancing your cleavage. The chance to wear lower cut necklines and show a little more flesh makes this a very sexy style of bra.


The Plunge Bra has a very low center and is perfect for garments with plunging necklines. Many of plunge bras are padded, not to enhance the size of your bust, but to push them together to give you the maximum possible cleavage. With the straps set wider than the full cup style and a very low cut, the plunge bra won't give you the support and security you might normally want. But sometimes the 'wow' factor is worth the sacrifice!

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