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Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Unlined, Lined & Lightly Lined Bras

Lined or unlined? That is the question. Naturally, we’ve got answers. Shopping for the perfect bra can be tough with all the options. At ThirdLove, we obsess over fit so you look and feel great in every bra you wear. Your bra lining is a huge part of that. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the difference between unlined, lined, and lightly lined bras. Now let’s find your perfect bra.

Unlined Bras
Unlined bras have one layer of lining that’s usually made of a mesh, lace, or stretchy fabric. Unlined bras are free of padding or foam, and should feel like a second skin. This depends on the type of fabric and how it’s designed. The more comfortable the fabric, the less you’ll feel it. Unlined bras can have a sheer or opaque finish, so it depends on your style. You might also ask - do unlined bras have wire? Just like other bras, sometimes they do and sometimes they don't! You can really choose based on the support level that you are looking for.
Support Level
Unlined bras aren’t necessarily more or less supportive than lined bras. You should get all the support you need based on the design of the bra. The lining of your bra is more about comfort, where the underwire and straps are the hardware that keep your boobs lifted and supported.
You don’t have to choose between a lined and unlined bra for support. You should find the same support in both styles of bra. If you’re choosing between an unlined and lined bra, it’s about comfort. The feel of the fabric against your skin and finding the perfect fit go hand in hand. So try a few unlined and lined styles to decide what feels best for you.
Benefits
The main benefit of unlined bras is how lightweight they are. If you find that lined bras are uncomfortably hot during the warmer months, try out a breezy unlined bra for airy support. Unlined bras also tend to mold to the shape of your body more than lined bras, which add more shape. If you love the natural shape of your breasts and want to enhance it, unlined is for you.
Styles
We’ve designed better unlined bras that you’ll never want to take off. No itchy seams or scratchy fabrics here! For a comfortable everyday unlined bra, try our 24/7® Second Skin Unlined Bra for a barely-there feel with full support. If you're looking for a breathable minimizer, our 24/7® Unlined Minimizer Bra and Sculpting Wireless Minimizer comfortably reduces your bust by up to 2 inches.
Lined Bras
Lined bras have that extra layer of fabric inside the cup; they come in two categories — traditional lined and lightly lined bras. The light padding or lining on the inside of your bra cups does a few things: it smooths, shapes, and enhances your breasts.
Support Level
Your bra's support mainly comes from the underwire, band, and straps, so lining actually doesn't play a big role. However, lining does help provide more coverage and shaping to your breasts, so if you're looking for a bra that will help shape your breasts and provide more nipple coverage, a lined bra is what you are looking for.
Benefits
A lined bra will help provide you with additional coverage, smoothing, and shaping. So if you're looking to enhance your shape, a lined bra will help you achieve just that. There are multiple levels of lining and padding as well, so you can choose a lightly lined one for everyday use, and a more heavily lined or padded one for days you want to boost your cleavage. Additionally, most traditionally lined, padded bras with extra fabric have adjustable or removable pads so you can customize your cleavage, so if you have asymmetric breasts where one is larger than the other, removable padding could help you even your shape out.
Styles
We offer a wide range of lined bra styles so you can find one perfect for you no matter your shape or size. Our 24/7® Classic Uplift Plunge Bra is a great option for those that want to customize their cleavage or even out their asymmetric breasts as it contains removable pads. If you have larger breasts and need more support and coverage, our 24/7® Perfect Coverage Bra is considered the holy grail of everyday bras for fuller cups. If you hate wired bras and are looking for a wireless option, our Form 360 Fit™ Wireless Bra is a great lined option made with Precise Sizing™ for better cup-band fit, even for those with smaller bands and larger cups!