version of the bandeau has been worn since ancient times, making this the original bra. Nowadays, bandeaus are made from a wide band of stretchy fabric. Usually lacking closures or underwires, bandeaus resemble a shortened tube top and are essentially a less-structured version of a strapless bra. Because of their lack of structure, bandeaus offer very little support or shaping, which can make them a difficult fit for larger breasts but a fun and easy wardrobe option for smaller busts. Bandeaus are typically available in a wide range of colors, prints, and laces, which make them perfect for peeking out from under a tank top or maxi dress.
Bralette
Like the bandeau, a bralette is an unstructured or lightly structured bra without wires and with few seams. Bralettes may be lined or unlined. They may have either front or rear closures or can be slipped on over the head. Many bralettes resemble a triangle bikini top or a crop top. The bra Mary Phelps Jacob invented in the early twentieth century would likely have been called a bralette today. Bralettes are a comfortable, laid-back, no-fuss option, and, like bandeaus, are also popular among people with smaller busts (though anyone can wear them). However, they are not supportive and do little to shape or lift the breasts. Some people like to wear bralettes as sleep or lounge bras at home, especially when the bralette is made from a soft, comfortable fiber like bamboo or cotton. (See here for more information on fiber types.)
Bullet
A vintage style, bullet bras were popular in the 1950s and famous for their concentric circles of stitching around the bra cup. This stitching created a pointed bullet shape (which gave them their other name—torpedo bras). Bullet bras aren’t really worn on a day-to-day basis anymore, but they are essential for pinup or retro fashions. Many people find them to be quite supportive as well, especially if they don’t like underwires. Bullet bras are one of the few styles that can provide significant lift and shaping (although a very specific shape) without an underwire. Those with shallower or full-on-bottom bust shapes may find they need to use bullet bra pads to entirely fill out the cup.
Bustier
Bustiers, also known as basques, are a modern-day version of the corset. Bustiers lift the bust, shape the waist, and smooth the tummy, usually with the assistance of metal or plastic boning. Extremely supportive, especially for all-day wear, bustiers are popular among brides as the undergarment of choice beneath wedding dresses. Because bustiers distribute the weight of the bust along a greater surface area (think of it as an extra-long band … and most of the support for your bra comes from the band), they’re a wonderful option for people with especially heavy busts. (See chapter 3
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