A camisole bra can refer to a full-length camisole with a built-in bra or a bra with fabric covering the neckline. They can be made with molded cups, elastic bands, or underwire support, and worn as an undergarment or stand-alone top. Body-shaping camisole bras provide additional support and reduce bulges.
The term camisole bra most commonly refers to a full-length camisole with a built-in bra. Sometimes, however, it refers to a bra, regular or slightly longer than normal, that has fabric covering the neckline to mimic the look of a camisole. There are several variations on the camisole bra, ranging from lace camisoles to body-shaping camisoles, plain cotton camisoles for everyday wear, and everything in between. Depending on the style and fabric used, a camisole bra can be worn as an undergarment, complemented by an open shirt or plunging neck shirt, or on its own as a stand-alone top on hot days.
The type of bra that is built into a camisole is usually called a shelf bra. Shelf bras provide some support to the garment, eliminating the need to wear a regular bra, reducing visible bra lines, and ensuring no extra straps show through. A camisole bra can be made with molded cups or a simple elastic band that works similar to a sports bra. Some camisole bras offer underwire support, while others rely on elastic or firm cups. Sometimes camisole bras are sized based on shirt size rather than cup size, but usually the opposite is true.
Many long camisole bras are made for everyday wear, commonly as part of a layered look, such as under a sheer shirt or open sweater. A long or short camisole bra is also a popular choice for women trying to hide excess cleavage while wearing a shirt with a low neckline. Lace or patterned camisole bras can be worn to spice up an outfit for a dressier occasion. Some brands offer specially supportive camisole bras designed for exercise and sports. Some brands offer seamless camisole bras to eliminate visible bra lines, often while providing body-shaping benefits.
A body-shaping camisole bra uses form-fitting, supportive fabric on the body of the garment as well as the bra to reduce or eliminate unsightly bulges and rolls on the abdomen and back. For this reason, these are commonly seen items in plus size stores and websites. Also, some women with larger breasts may prefer the firm fabric offered with body-shaping camisole bras as they provide additional support in the breast area as well as the rest of the torso.
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