Picking a bra style that suits you is as important as choosing the perfect outfits to make you look and feel great. Sounds pretty obvious, right? Unfortunately, amidst the chaos of various bra styles, fittings, sizes, straps, and more, many women forget the importance of wearing the right bra, often settling for unsuitable styles and fits. This bra buying guide focuses on narrowing down the best bra styles for your body and lifestyle.
How to Choose the Right Bra Type
With many unique bra styles, the lingerie section might seem like a maze to many women. While they might seem to share many similarities at a glance, certain styles are more or less suitable for specific body or breast sizes, shapes, and activities. Therefore, let’s prevent guesstimation while bra shopping by learning to find bra styles that offer ultimate support, comfort, and appearance.
Bra Shopping Guide Depending On Your Needs
Different bra styles offer varying levels of support and comfort, making them more or less suitable for specific body types and lifestyles. Therefore, you should carefully consider your body's unique requirements and the challenges in your daily activities when shopping for bras.
Let’s explore some of the most popular bra styles at ThirdLove designed for different body shapes, outfits, and routines.
T-Shirt Bra
The first bra to be made in half-cup sizes, ThirdLove’s t-shirt bra molds to your shape, remaining invisible underneath the tightest outfits.
When to Wear It
Provides invisible support, comfort, and confidence for a range of activities.
Second Skin Unlined Bra
The
Second Skin Unlined Bra is an excellent bra for those who prefer extra comfort, smooth support, exceptional coverage, and separation.
When to Wear It
Ideal for 24/7 wear, be it lounging, working, or exercising.
Uplift Plunge Bra
Show as much or as little with the
Uplift Plunge Bra’s removable pads. It offers easy cleavage customization so you can change up your look based on your outfit and even out asymmetric breasts.
When to Wear It
Offers day-to-night support and comfort, complementing a range of routines.
Strapless Bra
This is as reliable as
strapless bras get, with no-slip silicone grips offering confidence while bringing out your natural beauty.
When to Wear It
With versatility at the forefront, this strapless bra enables multi-way wear, allowing styling freedom and suiting various occasions.
Unlined Minimizer Bra
Comfortably reduce your bust by up to two inches with this modern
unlined minimizer bra. It’s perfect for those that love a second-skin feel, with breathable and soft material offering all-day comfort.
When to Wear It
Excellent for various styles, from casual or formal to activewear, where extra coverage, comfort, and lift are priorities.
Perfect Coverage Bra
Here’s the bra style if you’re looking for extra coverage and support while looking stylish. Our
Perfect Coverage Bra is the holy grail for larger breasts.
When to Wear It
Ideal for everyday wear, including casual, work, and active, offering unmatched fit and comfort throughout the day.
Lace Balconette Bra
A tremendous union of comfort, lift, and appearance, our
Lace Balconette Bra features memory foam cups, scratch-free bands, and adjustable straps for those who value style and confidence as much as comfort.
When to Wear It
Highly suitable for any occasion where you want to look stylish to the last layer while feeling comfortable and at ease.
Lace Contour Plunge Bra
If you’re looking for a stylish bra with ultimate comfort,
ThirdLove’s Lace Contour Plunge Bra is the perfect choice with the added luxury of customizing your cleavage.
When to Wear It
It’s the perfect choice for those who prefer a stylish bra with customizable cleavage to suit different occasions.
Nursing Bra
Our modern
nursing bra offers supreme comfort and confidence with a hint of flair for nursing moms with demanding schedules.
When to Wear It
It is excellent as a stylish everyday bra for nursing mothers.
How to Measure Your Bra Size
Getting on with your busy schedule while wearing an ill-fitting bra may not sound like a big deal. However, such long-term failure to support your breasts can easily lead to chest, shoulder, and neck injuries, in addition to constant discomfort and lousy appearance. Here are some simple tips on how to buy a bra that fits by finding your perfect bra size.
- Find your Band Size by measuring around your rib cage, ensuring the tape measure is loose enough to slip two fingers underneath and tight enough not to fall. If the reading is an even number, add two inches, and if it’s an odd number, add three inches to account for the stretching of the bra’s elastic band.
- Find your Bust Size by measuring around the fullest area of your breasts, holding the tape measure as you did in the previous step. The fullest cross-section of your chest is generally located near the nipple.
- Find your Cup Size by subtracting your Band Size from Bust Size. If the difference is zero, your cup size is AA. If the difference is one, the cup size is A; If the difference is two, your cup size is B, and so on. For every additional inch, your cup size increases by one size.
- Now that you know your ideal Cup Size, you can use it to refer to size charts, including ThirdLove’s bra size chart, which helps you find your Cup Size to the nearest half-size.
We understand the importance of finding the perfect bra size style and fit for you. If you’re still undecided, take our quick Fitting Room Quiz to find that perfect bra. You can also chat online with one of our Fit Stylists for expert advice and guidance on how to choose the best bra for you.
Every woman has unique figures and breasts, resulting in different preferences and requirements. It is essential that you clearly understand your needs and match them with the correct bra styles along with the right fit. The great news is that the world of bras has more than enough variety, enabling you to find the perfect bras to suit your needs. Learn even more about the different silhouettes we offer with our
bra style guide and for more help finding your perfect fit and style, contact our fit experts at any point!
