The Definitive Bra Wardrobe: 5 Non-Neogtiable Shapes For Your Drawer

Picture this. You have an event that you’ve been excited about for weeks. A birthday party, or date night - something fun. You’ve been planning an outfit in your head for weeks, too. Mentally trying on different pieces, mixing and matching. Then - you’ve got it. The perfect outfit for this occasion. Now you’re even more excited. Hair and makeup done, you go to put the outfit on… it looks amazing, better than you imagined. BUT. You realize at this last moment that you. don't. have. the. right. bra. We have ALL BEEN THERE.

The best way to never live this devastating moment again is to be prepared with an essential bra wardrobe. Having versatile shapes in your top drawer that work under everything means never having to second-guess your wardrobe plans. Stay ready with these 5 key shapes

T-Shirt

• T-shirt bras are there for invisibility and a lifted look, especially when you want to make sure you have absolutely no bra lines under tight tops. 

• Wear Under: Snug t-shirts and bodysuits.

• Chantelle Go-To’s:

  • C Jolie, for ultra comfort and an open neckline. 

  • Comfort Chic, for full coverage and containment, plus back smoothing.

Strapless

• Needed for obvious reasons, especially during wedding season and warmer months, with so many necklines shifting to an open shoulder during this time.

• Wear Under: Strapless dresses and tops, plus any more unique strap configurations

• (one shoulder, halter, etc.).

• Chantelle Go-To’s:

  • Norah Comfort, for a comfortable stay-put fit with a lifted look.

  • Comfort Chic, for full bust lift and support, plus a back smoothing effect, up to an I cup.

Plunge and/or Demi

• When your necklines get low, your full coverage bras aren’t going to cut it. Plunge and demi bras promise a no-show fit under lower coverage tops, plus provide a sexy bust effect that is perfect for day-to-night wear.

• Wear Under: Plunge bras are perfect for lower V-necklines, and demis work great under a more square silhouette.

• Chantelle Go-To’s:

  • Norah Chic Plunge T-shirt, for sexy comfort and convertibility, plus a daily cleavage effect.

  • Fleurs Demi, for an open neckline and sexy sheerness with an uplifted bust effect.

Minimizer

• A must-have for button-down shirts, to ensure no gapping or button popping through the bust line.

• Wear Under: Button-downs and blouses.

• Chantelle Go-To’s:

  • Magique, for a side slimming effect, back smoothing, and a 360-degree cooling effect.

  • C Magnifique, minimized bust projection achieved through cup compression.

Convertible

• These are the ‘do everything’ bras that are comfortable and easy to wear everyday, but come with the bonus of additional strap convertibility.

• Wear Under: Tanks and racerbacks that require straps to be pulled off the shoulder.

• Chantelle Go-To’s:

  • Belle Plunge Spacer, for a low neckline in breathable spacer cups, plus j-hook functionality.

  • Norah Comfort Front Closure, also with j-hook functionality, plus containing comfort and front closure ease.