What is a push-up bra?

Many women appreciate the bra as one of the best inventions for the fairer sex. Some also value him for his cunning - with its help you can add a few centimeters in chest circumference, which we so often lack. The push-up bra was invented in the second half of the last century, but it has forever taken a place in the hearts of many girls. Read on to find out what models there are, its functions and properties.

What is push-up?

Translated from English, “push up” means to increase, lift. This is exactly the function that a push-up bra performs: it gives the breasts the necessary volume, slightly lifting them and forming an attractive shape. For women who have problems with small breasts, this is a good replacement for expensive plastic surgery, which also requires a long recovery period.

A bust with a small “secret” creates a beautiful rounded bust shape, which is liked not only by men, but also by the hostess herself.

Types of push-up

The effect of breast enlargement is created due to the special design of the cups and the presence of additional inserts. It can be achieved using the following types of push-up:

• dense cup material with special seals on the sides and bottom of the chest. They are usually made of foam rubber. This option is great for every day, as it does not cause much trouble;
• Removable inserts made of silicone, foam rubber, with liquid filler (oil, gel). The pads are inserted into special pockets in the bra, the breasts are shaped towards the center and a piquant cleavage is formed;
• with double effect. This bra can visually enlarge your breasts by a couple of sizes. The cups are made of dense foam material.
• Foam material is not breathable and may cause excessive sweating. Also, this effect may not have a very good effect on women’s health, so do not overuse such a bra.

Which bra models have push-up?

In fact, many variations of busts have the effect of enlarging and supporting. Among them are:

1. The classic bra is ideal for every day. It covers the chest well, but shapes it and visually slightly enlarges it;
2. model “Angelica”. It is characterized by a half-open cup and good support from below. Varieties: bralette - with a straight cut at the top, brasier - the cup ends right above the nipples, corbeil - a half-open triangular cup;
3. seedless. Due to the molded cup, this bra can support small breasts, so it is also well suited for teenagers;
4. the silicone bodice is glued to the chest using an adhesive layer and fastened in front, thereby pulling the chest towards the center and forming a cleavage;
5. Bustier is a corset-type bra. It not only enlarges the breasts, but also slightly corrects the figure;
6. bandeau is a strip of fabric that does not have pronounced cups. The enlargement effect is created by silicone strips;
7. plange - a bra with a slanted inner part and a jumper below the level under the chest. Suitable for deep necklines and creates a sexy cleavage by gathering the bust towards the center;
8. transformer. It has several options: you can fix the straps or the back in a wide variety of positions.

Design Features

In addition to enlarging inserts, push-up busts also have a unique strap structure and cup shape that help shape the breasts in the right way. They evenly distribute its weight and create a fairly natural rounded shape.. Also, due to the cut of the straps, most of these bodices remove excessive stress from the back and shoulders, making the woman feel comfortable for a long time.

From what materials..?

For comfort while wearing, you need to choose a bra made of good material. A cotton bra is ideal, but it is not used very often in push-up bras. Even if the cups themselves are made of natural fabric, the filling or inserts are almost always synthetic. This is not a problem if these are modern materials, for example:

• elastane;
• modal;
• lycra;
• microfiber.

For the external decoration of the bra, silk, satin, lace and other beautiful and very sexy materials are often used.

As for inserts, give preference to lightweight foam options. Many women complain that after 3-4 hours in a gel-filled bra they experience discomfort. Be especially careful with foam, non-breathable materials. It is better to wear such a bra only “on holidays.”

Who can wear it and who can’t?

A bodice with an enlargement effect will definitely suit a girl with breast size 1–2. It will not only increase its girth, but also correct its natural shape. There is a myth according to which women with curvy figures should not wear push-up hair. It is not true: for them, the bust will not perform the function of enlarging, but of shaping the breasts and providing excellent support for them.

Of course, such a bodice should not have large liners that occupy the entire cup, otherwise large breasts simply will not fit into it.

Is it harmful?

It is quite difficult to give an unequivocal answer to the question of whether wearing push-up hair is harmful. Some mammologists believe that due to very good support, the pectoral muscles weaken, and after a long period of constant wearing of a bra, the breasts will not be able to support themselves. However, this does not mean that you should not wear underwear at all. Be sure to take off your bra at night and on weekends when you do not leave the house.

Advice! You should not always wear a bra with only a push-up effect. Choose other models that also shape the breasts, but do not create unnecessary compression.

How do you know if you have chosen the right push-up bra?

The right bra should make you feel comfortable and confident. Here are a few rules that will allow you to choose the ideal model:

• the breasts should fit completely into the cups, not fall out, but not be squeezed;
• The seeds should not leave marks on delicate skin. If you feel pressure or chafing, this is not an option for you.;
• The back of the bust should be exactly horizontal. If you can fit 2 fingers under it, the girth is correct;
• If the model has inserts, then take the option with removable ones, so you will have two bra fits at once. If a bra with several removable pads suits you well, then you can adjust the intensity of the push-up effect.