Description: Bra Glossary by Apparel Search. Learn more about bras from these bra component and silhouette definitions. Educate yourself so that you better understand the construction of the bra.
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Back Wings : back wings are the strips of fabric that extend from the outer base of the cups, around the wearers sides, and latch in the back. Some manufactures utilize basic back wings and others take great care with decoration and styling.
Balconette Bras : Balconette also often referenced as a demi cup bra. However, the balconette typically has a little less coverage then a demi cup bra. A true balconette cup will be cut horizontally just above the bust line and give ones breast the look of fullness and uplift. A balconette cup often has some padding to enhance bust size appearance. Here is an interesting piece of history for the term. The name balconette originated because men in the balcony of a theater had been looking down upon women
Center Gore : The center gore is the piece of fabric that joins the wearer's bra cups together at the front. The center gore should always lie flat against the breastbone. If the center gore does not lie flat, the bra will not fit as well as it should. When looking for "support", you may want to go with a non-stretch center gore. Some center gores are made with stretch fabric and others with non-stretch fabric.