Balconette bra

Every woman wants to look impeccable while in the office, on a walk, or even at home. Equally important is not even what is worn outside, for high self-esteem plays a big role underwear. Nothing cheers up like a great bra, emphasizing the chest line and a magnificent elastic bust. And here the bra-balconette will always come to the rescue.

The history of the emergence of such an important detail of women's wardrobe as a bra is replete with many options for authorship and the place of invention. It is known that this detail appeared in women as a part of clothing in ancient times in the form of ribbons, bandages, pieces of fabric that supported and tightened the breasts. In ancient Egypt, it was even customary to emphasize the slimness and line of the breast, the small size of which was considered a sign of aristocratic origin.

In ancient Rome, women emphasized the slimness of their breasts with the help of leather straps, called stanzas. This piece of women's clothing is considered the true progenitor of a modern bra.

In the Middle Ages, a corset appeared - a complex structure that allows us to tighten not only the chest, but also the waist. Corsets dominated for a long time in the women's wardrobe. And only by the end of the 19th century, prototypes of modern bras began to appear. Several European countries consider the bra to be their invention. A patent for this item of clothing was issued several times for various similar designs.

In one case, it was part of a corset, cut along the chest line with straps sewn to it. In another case, these were elastic bands with a piece of cloth.

Already in the 30s of the twentieth century, the bra became an indispensable and necessary part of the wardrobe of any woman.

The “balconette” model was first seen in the late 30s, early 40s of the last century, but it didn’t look quite like modern models. Alas, this model was not fixed for a long time and was forgotten for some time. Already in the 60s of the twentieth century, the balconette is undergoing a new round of development and looks like a modern one. At the same time, he was remembered and loved by many women.

The fashion of the 70s of the twentieth century pushed the balconette bra to the back. And only a decade later, he received a new breath, largely due to the fact that thin girls were replaced by girls with a magnificent bust and a feminine physique.

The balconette bra is an ideal invention that supports the breast and gives it a seductive pomp, beautiful decollete line. At the same balconette can transform the chest of any size and shape. Ideal for dresses with neckline, open neckline.

The features of this model of bra are in a special cut - a narrow upper part, rigid supporting the bottom with underwire, cups of a special shape, wide-spaced straps. Cups can be half open, or completely open, seamless, hard, soft.

The name "balconette" was due to the similarity of the cups with the architectural shape of the balconies. The straps can be removable, wide and narrow. The cups can also be push-up, molded, differentiated (for different sizes of left and right breasts), with gel inserts, with silicone retaining stripes along the upper edge of the cup for wearing without a shoulder strap.

For a long time it was believed that the owners of small breasts do not have a balconette, and it looks more advantageous only on curvaceous forms.However, modern models of bra-balconette allow to wear it to all women without exception. It is only necessary to correctly choose your option.

For owners of small breasts, balconette allows you to lift the chest, give volume and adjust the outlines.

Ladies with a magnificent breast also fits a balconette and gives slimness to the bust and beautiful outlines. For additional breast support, a strip is provided along the edge of the silicone cup, which securely fixes the bra.

With the help of a balconette bra, even a figure can be adjusted - to make the silhouette slimmer due to the raised chest, to emphasize the thinness of the waist.

In design and models, the balconette bra has many varieties. This may be a lace product, decorated with ribbons, or from satin, fashionable modern synthetic fabrics.

There are many well-known global brands of lingerie, producing in their collections bras balconette. Consider a few of them:

• Intimissimi- Italian brand as part of Calzedonia SpA, created in 1996. Won truly global recognition thanks to lingerie collections that are elegant, sophisticated and comfortable. The brand is engaged in the release of a wide range of underwear, home wear, wedding underwear sets. Use exquisite materials - lace and handmade sewing, modern synthetic fabrics, satin, silk. This brand is distinguished by its functionality along with the real Italian taste. Successfully used in bras, new production and technology. Bras balconies of this brand are presented in various versions - with soft cups, with push-up cups, with removable straps, in the form of tops, with differentiated cups, etc. , solemn occasion, wedding, sport and temptation. This linen is distinguished by high quality and sophistication in every detail.

• Orhideja (Orchid) is a European brand of underwear, founded in Latvia in 1993. It has a wide network of stores in many countries of Europe and the CIS. In the line of models of the collection of classic underwear, vintage, modern styles, corrective underwear, nightwear, swimwear. This brand uses modern production technology and cutting-edge, modern and high-quality materials. Bras-balconette presented in various variations of design and materials, decor. Uses a wide dimensional grid.

• Aveline - the line of underwear from the famous brand Milovitsa. Created in Belarus. This brand is popular in the CIS countries and Russia. Differs in excellent quality, convenient landing, anatomichnost. Sewing technology is used, taking into account the type of figure. Underwear of this brand is very affordable.

• Gossard is a famous English lingerie brand, created in the early twentieth century. Exquisite lingerie of this brand belongs to the elite brands. High quality, unusual colors, the best materials, modern décor, special cuts, thoughtful details - all this is inherent in Gossard linen. Balcony bras of this brand are considered one of the most comfortable and high-quality. It is believed that Gossard bra can consist of about fifty parts. Products are produced for all types of shapes, sizes

• Dimanche Lingerie is another Italian brand that gained popularity almost immediately in many countries around the world. The brand was founded in 2001. A distinctive feature of this brand of linen is a unique fit on the figure, comfortable wearing and durability, exquisite cut and decor. Most of the parts after cutting are sewn by hand. Bras balconette this brand immediately loved by many women because of the functionality, convenience and quality performance.

Dimensional grid for the bra-balconette bra is not different from the standard for bras.

Standard designation of the size of the bra comes down to two indicators - chest girth (measurement is taken under the breast) and cup volume. There is a standard dimensional grid, according to which, by taking your measurements, you can determine your bra size.

The chest girth is indicated by numbers, and the volume of the cup is 70A, 80C. To calculate the volume of the cup bra, you need to take two measurements - under the breast and on the most convex points of the chest. In this case, measurements are taken with hands lowered to avoid inaccuracies. Next, from the larger number you need to subtract the smaller, check the result by the cup size table:

The standard size grid is based on averages, it should be taken into account when taking measurements and reconciling results.

For convenience, many manufacturers have developed a ready-made dimensional grid, which shows the averaged parameters of chest circumference and chest volume, at the intersection of which you can find your size.

Attention should be paid to the fact that size grids may differ in different countries. But every self-respecting manufacturer necessarily leads the compliance of the national dimensional grid with the international one or the country in which it offers its products.

Correspondence tables of Russian sizes with sizes of other countries can be found on manufacturers' websites, in stores.

There is also the concept of parallel dimensions. This means that each shape has its own characteristics, and each manufacturer makes its own adjustments to the dimensional grid. The bra of the size you need may not be suitable, in which case it is necessary to try on the so-called “parallel” size:

The bra-balconette can be found in almost every woman. No model bra does not give such a seductiveness of the female breast. At the same time, you can choose the option for a lush chest, and for a small one. The abundance of variations in style and decor allows you to wear balconette in many cases. If you want to add volume to your chest, choose a balcony model with push-up. An open dress with a deep cleavage will accentuate the chest and visually lift it only with the help of a balconette bra. Fashionable bando also will not do without this detail of linen. Balconette is functional, comfortable and seductive.

You should also pay attention to the material, the processing of seams, the quality of finishes, decor, zippers and strapless, the presence of additional silicone strips (if you plan to wear a balconette strapless).

Determine the model, color and decor of the balcony is not difficult, since this model is very popular and is presented in any version. Here, too, it will not be superfluous to take into account on what occasion you will wear a balconette bra and with what things.

If you want balconette to serve you in all cases, it is better to pay attention to smooth options without too much décor, which will not stand out under tight clothing, provide removable straps, spare transparent straps, etc.