Bra Types

Fun Facts About Bra Types

• The first modern bra was patented in 1914 by a 19-year-old New York socialite who found corsets too uncomfortable. She fashioned the prototype using two handkerchiefs and pink ribbon.
• Push-up bras add angled padding and cup shaping to lift and center, not just make things bigger.
• T-shirt bras feature seamless, molded cups designed to be invisible under thin or tight clothing.
• Sports bras come in two main types. Compression bras press low/medium impact smaller busts close to the chest, while encapsulation bras separate and support high-impact, larger busts using individual cups, providing better shape and bounce reduction.
• Minimizer bras reduce the appearance of the bust by up to 1–2 inches by redistributing breast tissue to create a flatter appearance under clothing.
• Demi bras show more cleavage than full-cup bras. Their shorter cups leave the upper part of the breast more visible — typically there is 50–75% less coverage.
• Longline bras extend support downward. They are designed with a wider band that extends further down the torso, helping distribute weight and smooth the waist.
• Nursing bras are built for one-hand access. They feature cups that clip down, fold down, or pull aside for quick access, so parents can multitask like pros.