Bardot bras

How to choose your size

What sets it apart from a balconette is an even lower top cup line and a stronger inward push of the bust.

This style is usually picked for a particular outfit, but it works day to day as well if you like wide straps that stay put on your shoulders. Most models have a silicone strip inside the band that stops the bra sliding down when you raise your arms.

Because the cup is low, it suits a bust that is full and rounded at the bottom. If you are very full across the top of the breast the fabric can cut in - in that case go one cup size up or choose a lightly padded model, which is more forgiving.

The collection includes versions with detachable straps and models that can be adjusted several ways. Wash in a laundry bag at 30°C and do not tumble dry, because silicone strips lose their grip. Orders over PLN 199 ship free, and you have 60 days to return your order.

There are two things to look at when choosing. First, the band: since the straps do not carry the weight, all the support rests on the band, so it has to sit tight and horizontal. Second, the finish of the top edge - a silicone strip on the inside stops the cup sliding down.

Which style to choose

A Bardot bra is a style with a low, horizontal top line and widely set straps, often detachable or repositionable. The name comes from the off-the-shoulder neckline it was made for, and the construction itself is close to a balconette - the main difference is that the cup is even shallower at the top and the straps come off completely.

If you are looking for a more versatile cut, compare Bardot bras with balconettes and with non-wired models. Choose your size by checking your measurements against the size guide - in this style a band that is too loose makes itself felt straight away.

In practice this style also likes a firmer fastening. If you plan to wear a Bardot bra strapless for a whole evening, choose a version with a wider band and at least three rows of hooks, because the entire weight then rests on the band rather than on your shoulders.

What else is worth checking

This shape works under clothes with a wide neckline, an off-the-shoulder cut or a deep boat neck. Under a classic shirt it can be less practical, because the cup edge sits low and the breast can slip out of it as you move.