What is Push Up Bra?
The push-up bra was designed in the 1960s and for about twenty years has been an absolute must-have among lingerie items for ladies. Unfortunately, its great value and utility has not always been appreciated as it deserves. This lingerie piece is incredibly seductive and really shows off your bust beautifully whether small or large.
The push up effect
Literally translated, push up means to lift. This bra model virtually adapts to any bust shape. It centers the bust towards the middle and thus conjures up a lush and deep décolleté. The classic or soft push-up bra pushes the breasts together mainly towards the center bridge. Attention, a push-up bra does not necessarily have to be padded! The effect of a push-up bra is often confused with the effect of a cup bra. If you want to make your bust look visually larger, you should choose a model with foam inserts or padded cups (padded).
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Who can wear a push-up bra?
It is often wrongly said that the push-up bra is a cheat, because it conjures up a larger bust and is more suitable for small and medium-sized breasts. Wrong! It is ideal for the large bust. And the push-up bra has other advantages: with advancing age or after pregnancy, the connective tissue of your bust becomes weaker. Thanks to its shaping effect, the push-up bra becomes your best ally in this case!
Is there any other advantage! Sure! You can all benefit from the push-up effect, provided you choose your lingerie correctly according to your bust shape: Because, as you know, there are many variants: with and without foam inserts, with progressive cups, with plunge effect...
How do I choose my push-up bra?
"I have a larger bust"
Do you have a voluptuous bust or a papaya-shaped bust? Then you don't need to add more volume to your bust. So choose a soft model or one with progressive cups, that is, a half push-up bra. These models are designed to support and give volume on the sides and under the cups. Thus, they emphasize the effect of a deep cleavage, but without pushing the volume only to the front.
Thus, with larger breasts, the volume is distributed harmoniously. Nevertheless, you may also choose a padded push-up bra! It all depends on what effect you want to achieve. And another tip: your bra should support your bust well, so avoid push-up bras with very narrow straps and also prefer to choose a model that has underwires.
"I have a small or medium bust".
If you have a small or medium bust, you should choose a cup bra that is padded and gives volume to your chest. The padded push-up bra and the half push-up bra (read: those with progressive cups) are ideal for you. The effect on your bust will vary:
- If you want an evenly distributed, harmonious volume, choose a half push-up bra or a push-up bra with progressive cups. They have a fine and discreet foam insert, usually integrated in the lower part and on the outer sides of the cups, not completely covering your skin. With a half push-up bra, the effect is less than with a bra with classic padding. This is the perfect compromise for those who like to have a natural looking round shaped bust, while benefiting from an elegant lingerie model made of lace.
- If you want to emphasize the volume towards the intermediate bridge, choose a push-up bra with foam inserts. These inserts enhance the push-up effect, the cleavage looks deep and voluptuous and the breast more rounded. These models combine comfort and support and beautifully show off your breasts. The foam inserts can be removed depending on the model.
What can I wear my push-up bra for?
The push-up bra shapes, reshapes and lifts your breast, use this effect to show off a beautiful cleavage.
- A top with a deep V-neck
The plunge push-up bra goes great with all V-neck tops. It supports your bust and gives it a nice round voluptuous shape. The intermediate bridge is narrower and sits at the very bottom of the cups and the bra is more "open" at cleavage height, which looks really glamorous. The key here is to get the dosage right.
- A top with a round neckline
For those who prefer not to show so much skin, the push-up bra with progressive cups combined with a top with a round neckline is the perfect alternative.
For a lush neckline, a low-cut bra is enough, the volume does not need to be additionally centered towards the middle of the chest.
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