There are two types of bras that are called shelf bras. A built-in bra or extra fabric panel over the breasts with elastic along the bottom found in camisoles or dresses is called a shelf bras. Since we are talking about sexy lingerie, we want to talk about the sexy shelf bras.
This shelf bras, also called a chopper bra, is an underwire bra with either no cups or very small cups. The point of a shelf bras is to expose the wearer's nipples. The shelf bras have been a popular garment worn by exotic dancers for years. Because of its minimal support, the shelf bras have been worn by the average breast-sized woman. However, Shirley of Hollywood and others now make sexy plus size lingerie that includes shelf bras or chopper bras. Now, this brings up a very good point : shelf bras are not designed to be worn for everyday wear. The shelf bras are a fun and sexy piece of lingerie that is not meant to be worn for its shock value. Hence, women of all breast sizes can wear this style and look sexy in its; but just not all day.
Shelf Bras :
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Specialist lingerie brassiere designed with shaped cups that support and lift the breasts from below. With a sexy shelf bras the top edge of the supporting cups finish just under the nipples. The larger part of the breasts and nipples are showing.
A shelf brassiere is essentially an American term dating from the 1940’s and it is sometimes called a platform brassiere or a demi cup bras in the UK. The ‘shelf’ below the breasts provides support and horizontal lift, also increasing the appearance of cleavage. Support can be purely maintained by the shape of the fabric cups or assisted by an under wire.
The majority of shelf bras or 'demi-cup' bra lingerie sold in the UK is imported from the USA. Often these sexy bras are only available in different band sizes and the cup sizes are standard to fit A-C. Therefore a size 34 bra is designed to fit 34A, 34B and 34C. With such a large cup size variation, these bras may not always be suitable for an ‘A’ cup. Shapes and sizes vary greatly by manufacturer. European shelf bras / demi-cup bras sizes usually, but not always, include a choice of both band and cup size for a better fit.There is no doubt, for pure sex appeal, you can’t beat a sexy shelf bras. |
