Last updated on January 29th, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Have you ever noticed that you tend to feel sexier when you are wearing your best fitting bra? A properly fitting bra can accentuate your look as well as make you look more poised. The reason being you are not constantly trying to adjust the bra to accommodate your boobs comfortably. This, in turn, makes you feel put together.
But what if you could let the girls hang loose and still feel that you are put together because your boobs are still supported? How do you do that? Two words; shelf bra. You are probably asking yourself, what is a shelf bra? Not worry it will all become clear in a few.
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What Is A Shelf Bra?
This is a type of bra that typically lets you be free of a bra but still get afforded the feel of having breast support without needing to wear a full coverage bra. Think of it as a shelf for you to place your breasts.
There are two types of shelf bras build-in shelf bra like the king found in some tank tops, dresses, sportswear, and swimming costume and the quarter cup shelf bra. Which offers minimal coverage more like a shelf to place your breasts on. Most shelf bras are non-padded but there are still padded shelf bra options if you seek to give them a lift on their day off.
How To Wear A Shelf Bra
A shelf bra is worn just like any other bra but to be on the safe side you would be better off wearing nipple patches. Other ways to wear an open cup bra include layering tops, or using a band bra to cover the breasts. Ultimately it is up to you to wear it as you like.
Do shelf bras give support?
Yes they do, but not that much making them perfect for people with firmer breasts.
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Does a shelf bra have padding?
Most of them do not have padding as padding causes a lift and shelf bras aim to free your breasts.
What is a shelf bra camisole?
This is a camisole with a built-in shelf bra that allows you to go bra free without the need to put on a traditional bra.
Get yourself a couple of open bras and enjoy the shelf bra experience. You do not have to stay at home to let the girls hang lose.