Perky, Seamfree (large) Breasts

The last client I fit in a bra (she was really a friend as I'm moving out of bra fitting and into designing more apparel) was a single, thirty year old nurse. I don't know why I feel the need to give you that background. We fit her in a G/GG/H cup, depending on the brand, with a size 32 back band.

We found a beautiful, but expensive, three part seamed cup bra. But being on a limited budget and given her lifestyle and wardrobe needs we opted for the less expensive t-shirt bra. Now, as you hopefully know, a seamed bra helps reduce nipple show-through by placing the nipple directly behind the seam. The pressure of the seam facilitates keeping the nipple "under wraps".

However, without seams women are nervouse of nipples expressing themselves at inopportune times. Thus the client purchased a pair of nipple concealers.

Which just seems like a bunch of work to me. Is Pamela Anderson what we wish to attain? Big, round, perky, smooth and nipplefree boobs? Definitely women think this strategy - seamfree bra coupled with nipple concealers (it cost us about $115 to get out the door that day) is necessary when wearing tight knit tops.

What about you? Are nipple concealers required to feel confident? For what its worth, I wore a similar thing when nursing my third child, which is probably why I'm not interested in wearing them now. But, then again, I don't even have a seamfree bra. I don't look nor feel good in tight knit tops.

The T-Shirt Bra - Do you have one?

An anonymous commenter (Rainee) on the BH blog reminded me that I haven't posted about t-shirt bras for the full bust. I am so sorry, I really thought I had already done that.

A t-shirt bra is rather an American phenomenon (especially the molded version) and in general are better suited for the smaller bust-line - and aren't even available past a G cup (save the Prima Donna which goes to an H), but I know there are those of you out there who really want to wear a seamless bra underneath your snug fitting knit tops.

• The best selling molded t-shirt bra for the full bust is Panache's Porcelain Oasis.

• The best selling seamless (sans molding) t-shirt bra for the full bust is Fantasie's Smoothing Balcony. This bra also comes in a full cup version, but we have greater luck in fitting the balcony style. If you are full on the top of the breast, firm, or have been augmented, then the full cup is a good solution.
• Chantelle also has some t-shirt options, as does
• Wacoal, but when one gets into the voluminous cups of FF/G, they aren't as good fitting as the aforementioned.
• We have clients who swear by Prima Donna's t-shirt bra; it also is the most expensive one in the list.
  

I confess I do not own a t-shirt bra. I used to, but ceased wearing clingy knits so I no longer have a need for a t-shirt bra. On the positive side, usually these bras are less expensive than their more structured (seamed) counterparts that have a more rigid (lace or similar) fabrication. Let's suffice it to say there is a reason these bras usually don't come past a G, a breast with more than a G cup worth of tissue needs more support than the t-shirt bra offers.

Contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions on bras, we are here to help.

Original Skin Bralette

Seamless, stretch fabric - Comfortable, lightweight bralette - Perfect for petites - Tagless for comfort - Thin stretch straps are back adjustable - 3 column, 1 row hook and eye back closure
Vanity Fair: Original Skin Bralette
Content:
Body: 72% Nylon, 28% Spandex.
Exclude trim.
Country of Origin: Made in China

3D-Seamless Camisole

Seamless, stretch fabric with subtle shimmer - Lightweight, body-shaping camisole - Moderate control for a more toned look - Built-in bust support - Firms midriff - Adjustable, stretch straps
Jockey: 3D-Seamless Camisole
Content:
Body: 82% Nylon, 18% Spandex/Elastane.
Country of Origin: Made in China

Seamless Cup Nursing Bra

Easy access one-handed nursing clips - Exceptional absorption of body moisture - Molded double-layer, underwire cups - Constructed of smooth microfiber - Highly breathable and fast drying fabric - Back adjustable, stretch straps - Soft and ultra-fine fabric for maximum comfort
Four-stage hook and eye closure - Specifically designed for nursing mothers - 4 column, 2 row hook and eye back closure
Bella Materna: Seamless Cup Nursing Bra
Content:
Body: 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex.
Cups: 80% Polymide, 20% Elastane.
Exclusive of Trim.
Country of Origin: Made in United States