Different types of bra

Different Types of Bra - It is important to know the types of bras available so that you can pick the right one for the right time so as to protect the general health of your breasts.

Adhesive Bra

The Adhesive Bra is a type of bra which is strapless and backless. This Adhesive Bra gives only little support to the breasts.  There are two types of Adhesive Bra, one disposable paper ones that use a strong adhesive and the reusable ones that use silicone that can be washed and reused.

Bandeau Bra

A Bandeau Bra is a simple band of cloth worn across the breasts, providing little support or shaping.


Bridal Bra/Corset

As the name itself suggest, the bridal bra or the corset is mainly used for marriages which helips in providing the desired shape for Wedding dress. The main advantage of this type is that, it helps in giving the bride a good posture and can be more comfortable as the weight of the breasts is carried by the whole corset rather than the brassiere’s shoulder straps.

Built-in Bra

The built-in bra are something which is being fitted in the dress itself, for instance garments like swimsuit or tank top. This also aids as supportive bra.

Convertible Bra

One of the most convenient bra type which is more fashionable than any other bra types. The straps of the bra can be attached and detached anywhere. They look very sexy and stylish.

Cupless Bra

The cupless bra are something which do not have the cup. These cupless bra expose the nipples and they are mainly used in erotic lingerie. Women who wanted to show their nipples with garments on, prefer these cupless bra.

Demi Bra

Demi Bra are half-cup bra style with wide-set straps and a horizontal bust line.  These Demi Bra give the bust line a great look and these bra types is very useful to women who wanted to wear low cut dress without the bra seen.

Front Closure Bra

Front Closure Bra have the closure, hooks and eyes in the front. The back of these bra type is very plain and also used in tank tops.


Full Support Bra

Full Support Bra is the type of bra which is being used in the day to day life by most of the women. The Full Support Bra covers the whole of the breasts.

Hand Bra
Hand Bra are really not a type of bra. These hand bra is mainly used by women in the modeling field who pose nude for the picture. They cover their breast and the nipples with their hands.

Mastectomy Bra

Mastectomy Bra is a type of bra which is specially made for women who suffer from prosthesis. This type is also used by women who have lost one or both their breasts in breast cancer.


Other types of Bra includes

• Male Bra
• Maternity Bra
• Minimizer Bra
• Novelty Bra
• Nursing Bra
• Padded Bra
• Peephole Bras
• Push-up Bra
• Racerback Bra
• Shelf Bra
• Softcup Bra
• Sport Bra
• Strapless Bra
• T-shirt Bra
• Trainer Bra
• U-plunge Bra
• Underwire Bra
• Vintage Bra
• Water Bra