Our collection of bras includes a wide range of styles with very different features, designed to enhance every décolleté and meet all needs. A fundamental part of the bra is the cup: to find the right one for you, it is important to measure your bust circumference.
The cup, which envelops the breast, can be “cut” inside in different ways, with a series of seams across the cup itself, which are designed to enhance a particular feature or type of breast.
You have probably already heard of bras with a 2-piece cut (bipartite), bras with a 3-piece cut (tripartite), bras with a vertical or horizontal cut, or bras with a molded cup... but what do these terms mean and what do they refer to? We answer all these questions in this guide, so you can understand which cup cut is the perfect one for your breasts and buy the bras that enhance you the most on any occasion!
Bras with 2 or 3 cup cuts
A bra with a 2-piece or bipartite cut is a bra whose cup has two sections, usually divided by a diagonal seam. Bras with this cut are suitable for all breast types, especially medium-sized ones. The slightly curved seam is specifically designed to support the décolleté and give the bust a more rounded shape.
Lovable bras with a 2-cup cut include, for example, the Anniversary Lace wireless bra and the Modern Shaping underwired bra.
Bras with a 3-part or tripartite cut give the bust a more rounded effect. In this case, the cup is divided into three sections, outlined by two seams: often a diagonal seam and a vertical seam. Thanks to the shape created by the seams, this cut centers and lifts the bust, offering exceptional support. It is ideal for larger busts, as it is designed to support the weight of the breasts evenly.
Our best-selling bras with a 3-cup cut include, for example, the Shaping underwired bra, the Anniversary Lace underwired bra, and the underwired bras from the Celebrity line.
Bras with vertical and horizontal cup cuts
Bras with a vertical cut, as the name suggests, have a central seam that runs vertically across the cup. Usually, the central vertical seam is found in balconette bras and is ideal for those with a slightly sagging décolleté, as it helps to significantly support and lift the bust, giving it a more rounded shape.
Lovable bras featuring this type of vertical center seam include the Graceful Lace wire-free bra and the Embroidery Lace bras.
Bras with a horizontal cut have a seam that runs horizontally across the cup, usually from one side to the other, giving it a more conical shape. This feature tends to separate the breasts slightly, but ensures an excellent fit and a super feminine look, enveloping the décolleté naturally.
One of the Lovable bras that features a horizontal cut is the Modern Shaping underwire model.
Bras with molded or shaped cups
The molded cup, which can be padded or unpadded, is so called because it is shaped with a heat mold that fixes the fabric in such a way as to allow the bra to maintain its shape regardless of whether it is worn or not.
Preformed cups are usually characterized by the absence of seams, giving a smooth, sleek, and uniform effect to the silhouette and making them perfect to wear under tight-fitting dresses and T-shirts.
The molded cup suits all breast types, giving a rounded, natural shape and offering good support and moderate coverage.
Discover all the Lovable bras made with molded cups! Here are some of the most popular models: My Daily Comfort with underwire, Millenium, Invisible Lift Supremwithout underwire, Modern Shaping without underwire, and Invisible Secret.
Now that you know these technical details, all you have to do is buy bras with the cup shape that best suits your bust, to impress and enhance your curves and never go unnoticed!
