What is a Padded Bra?
A padded bra is quite simply a bra that has foam or gel padding in the cups to give the appearance of fuller breasts. The padding is generally not over-the-top like push up bra padding and only a centimetre or so in thickness. Padded bras are very popular among women who would like to add just a little more shape and size in their bust while also providing good nipple coverage to prevent anything from showing through clothing.
Body Types for a Padded Bra
Padded bras are usually worn by women who have a more petite frame and smaller bust, from a C cup and smaller, but there are also larger women who choose to wear a padded bra for extra coverage and rounder shape for their bust. While padded bras are not designed to lift breasts like a push up bra, they are good to help fill out tops and give women more confidence in their look.
Padded Bra Benefits
Padded bras are ideal for providing a more shapely bust and preventing sensitive nipples from showing through clothing. Most padded bras are made with thicker straps and an underwire that are great for providing adequate support, especially for women with larger breasts.
Finding the Best Padded Bra
Always check what type of padding is used and if you can remove it or not. Most padded bras will have a thin layer of padding sewn into the cup while others will give you the option to remove them. Choose a good bra with thick comfortable straps and always check to see if the underwire fits comfortably against the side of your breast for proper support.
Padded Bras for Outfits
A padded bra can be worn under most outfits and they are especially beautiful to wear under form-fitting or low-cut tops. Not only do the bras give you a more feminine body shape but they help boost your confidence in every outfit you choose.
