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Innovative designs for every body
All Your Bra-blems, Solved
FROM BETTER FITS TO
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MORE COMFORTABLE
CONSTRUCTION, THESE LATEST INNOVATIONS
MEAN THERE’S A PERFECT
BRA FOR EVERY BODY.
By Rebecca Daly
PROP STYLING BY CECILIA ELGUERO FOR KATE RYAN INC. THE STRUGGLE
One Universal “Nude”
That pale-pink hue is not actually everyone’s skin tone.
FORABETTERMATCH... Aerie’s Real Me line makes bras (and undies, too) in nine different neutral shades. TO BUY: Real Me Full Coverage Lightly Lined Bra, $40; ae.com.
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Hard-to-Fit Sizes
Good news:There are plenty of options out there—even ifyou’re not a 34B.
FORIN-BETWEENERS... With standard as well as half-cup sizes (like C ), ThirdLove provides a near-custom fit. TO BUY: 24/7 Lace T-Shirt Bra, $72; thirdlove.com.
FORBIGGERCHESTS... A supportive underpinning without an uncomfortable underwire. In sizes all the way up to 44DD. TO BUY: Olga Cloud 9 Wire-Free Bra, $42; macys.com.
FORTHESMALL-BUSTED... Starting at 28A and designed on a petite scale, the Little Bra Company’s offerings still give full coverage and support. TO BUY: Heather Bra, $62; thelittlebracompany.com.
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Bulky Foam Padding
Contouring and coverage shouldn’t have to bumpyou up a full cup size.
FORANATURALSILHOUETTE... A new mesh textile, called spacer fabric, creates shape sans padding. TO BUY: OnGossamer Sheer Bliss Mesh Spacer T-Shirt Bra, $46; dillards.com.
FORABARELY-THEREFEEL... A combination of tulle and spacer fabric makes this one supersoft. TO BUY: Temptation Spacer Bra, $98; shop.hanrousa.com.
FORLIGHTWEIGHTLIFT... Breathable, spacer fabric–lined cups provide a boost with no added volume. TO BUY: Amour 3D Plunge Bra, $99; simoneperele.com.
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Unwearable Lace
Pretty picks that won’t show under clothing (or irritate your skin).
FORSENSITIVESKIN... Lightly padded inside, this full-cup style also has thicker (read: more comfortable) straps and smooth trimmings to prevent chafing. TO BUY: Triumph Amourette Charm Padded Bra, $68; journelle.com.
FORLOUNGING... This bralette has soft, mesh-lined cups, so the lace doesn’t sit against your skin. TO BUY: The Long-Lined Lace Bralette, $35; wearlively.com.
FORUNDERATEE... DKNY’s exclusive lace design lies flat under clothing, just like a T-shirt bra. TO BUY: DKNY Intimates Sheer Lace Balconette Bra, $46; macys.com.
FORALL-DAYWEAR... Lightly lined for a soft touch, True & Co.’s lace style even has a padded clasp. (Plus, scalloped edges make this one disappear under tops.) TO BUY: Gramercy Balconette, $64; trueandco.com.
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BulgeCausing Bands
Look to shapewear styles for a smoother silhouette.
FOREXTRASIDECOVERAGE... Wider side straps and a crisscrossing panel design keep you sleek from every angle. TO BUY: Ultimate Side Smoother Seamless Underwire T-Shirt Bra, $68; wacoal-america.com.
FORAFLATBACK... A front closure and a wide, seamless back banish any bumps. In cup sizes up to G. TO BUY: Montelle Intimates Pure Plus Ultimate Back-Smoothing Bra, $52; herroom.com.
FORASEAMLESSLOOK... Raw edges make this bra lie flat all the way around, eliminating the digging that can cause bulges. TO BUY: Vanishing Back Full Coverage Bra, $56; soma.com.
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Tricky Necklines
Plunging?Strappy? Backless? Don’tworry—there’s a bra for that.
FORLOW-CUTSTYLES... Made for dresses and tops with sweetheart or deep-V necklines, this strapless option has a silicone-lined band, so it will stay put. TO BUY: U Plunge Convertible Bra, $20; yandy.com.
FORACOMPLETELYBAREBACK... This reusable, self-adhesive bra offers not only coverage but also actual support and lift. TO BUY: Seamless Backless Bra, $42; nubra.com.
FORALMOSTANYTHING... Convertible in six different ways, this pick can range from a regular bra to a low-back halter style. TO BUY: Jezebel Embrace Bra, $38; felina.com.
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