Since time immemorial, women have been enhancing their busts. And why wouldn’t we? A pair of boobs is an accessory like any other, and we can highlight it, make it the center of attention, or downplay it. Sometimes, we want to play around with a different size or shape, to complement a specific dress, or achieve bigger cleavage, or make a top fit better. And thankfully, modern fashion history has been generous with push-up bra options.
What are push-up bras?
First things first: what is a push-up bra? If you’re on the younger side, especially, you might not be super familiar with the push-up bras of yesteryear. Particularly popular in the 2000s, when big breasts were fashionable (the bigger, the better, and I’m not kidding), a push-up bra is a bra that is designed to enhance the size and shape of your boobs. It boosts, lifts, and brings the girls together to create cleavage where there might not be one, naturally.
Traditional padded bras
Of course, the effect you want can be achieved through various means, depending on how authentic you want the effect to be. The basic push-up bra just has foam padding of various thickness, from a little enhancement to a pillow’s worth of boob. It can take you from 0 to 100, so it’s worth playing around with different sizes to find one that suits you.
Water bras & cutlets
Other styles that aim for a more natural look may include other types of enhancements, like water bras (designed to move and be flexible, instead of a stiff traditional push-up bra) or chicken cutlets (which go inside the bra and act as padding for any existing bra you may have). They got popular because they’re versatile and interchangeable, and the material feels more natural than regular foam padding. It’s also easier to wash and dry, which makes them more hygienic.
Unpadded bras
There is some debate over whether or not completely unpadded bras count as push-up bras, but if you ask us, they absolutely do count, as the underwire does all the heavy lifting - literally. It’s a more subtle, natural effect of lifting and pushing together to create a beautiful shape. Our unpadded push-up bras deliver the shape, the lift and the drama while being comfortable enough for everyday wear.
How to wear push-up bras
Fashion has really changed since the 2000s; full busts fell out of favor to make room for more minimalistic silhouettes, so the traditional push-up bra has occupied a more limited space than in the past. For a few years, they were no longer seen as an everyday option, but more of a special occasion. But, like all Y2K trends, they’re coming back with a vengeance, so no need to feel bad about enjoying a bit of a boost!
For a special night in
Let’s start with the most obvious occasion: impressing your partner. It feels great to be desired, and why not present your assets in a particularly enticing way? A bra is like a frame for a painting; it can enhance the artwork encased within it, or it can hide it. And who wants to hide such exquisite artwork at the most critical of times?
For a fun night out
Most of the time, dressing up the boobs is not sexual at all, but about how we feel about ourselves and what puts us in the most flattering light. And what’s more flattering than a really good push-up bra in a beautiful color? Any cute little going-out top will look better when it’s filled out properly, and a great bra can help give you the shape and lift that give you the fashion tits of your dreams.
For every day
Who says you can’t style a push-up bra for every day? As long as it’s comfortable, why not make your boobs look great in a button-down shirt, a tight sweater, or a stretchy tank top? As long as you’re not showing inappropriate cleavage in the workplace, you and your push-up bra are unstoppable.
Elevate Your Everyday with the Right Lift
Fashion trends come and go, but a good bra is forever. And what makes a good bra? One that makes your bust look really good. A push-up bra can be surprisingly versatile, and you can even opt for different styles for different levels of enhancement. Depending on whether you’re wearing it for a day-to-day boost or a night out where you want your bust to be the main event, you can play around with different styles of push-up bras. No matter which one you choose, the fit will always be flattering!