Padded Bras FAQs

Who should wear bras with padding?

Padded bras are a versatile lingerie option that can benefit many women. They offer extra support and shape, making them ideal for those with smaller busts who wish to enhance their natural curves and create a fuller, more defined silhouette. This is especially true for push-up bra styles.

Padded bras can also provide modesty and coverage, preventing nipple show-through and adding a layer of discretion under thinner or clingy fabrics. For women with an uneven breast size or shape, padded bras can help even them out and boost your confidence. 

Additionally, padded bras offer comfort, as the padding can act as a cushion against discomfort from underwire or bra seams. Overall, padded bras cater to both aesthetic and practical needs, empowering women to feel confident and comfortable in their clothing choices.

Does Soma have different styles of padded bras for women?

We have a variety of different types of padded bras, including full-coverage, wireless padded bras, minimizer styles, as well as convertible and t-shirt bras.

With a versatile range of padded bras, we’re able to cater to virtually every woman's preferences and needs. Among these, you'll find the classic T-shirt bra, an everyday essential known for its seamless and lightly padded cups, ensuring a smooth and flattering silhouette under clothing. 

Alternatively, our push-up bras provide a confidence boost with strategic padding to create captivating cleavage and enhance your natural curves, perfect for special occasions.

The Embraceable collection of padded bras marries comfort and style, while our Enbliss styles offer you the epitome of comfort further with wire-free padded options. With our full-coverage padded bras, you’ll enjoy maximum support without compromising on comfort.

For those seeking versatility, our convertible padded bras provide the freedom to adapt to various necklines. If you need help finding the right bra style for you, try our Style Connect service.

Which padded bras provide the most lift?

Padded push-up bras are the go-to choice when seeking the most lift. With their specially designed padding, these bras are engineered to provide maximum upward and inward projection, enhancing the appearance of fuller, lifted breasts. 

The strategic placement of padding in push-up bras creates flattering cleavage while also ensuring superior support, making them the top choice for those looking to achieve a dramatic lift and added confidence.

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What sizes do Soma’s padded bras come in?

We offer a wide range of padded bra sizes to accommodate various body types and preferences. 

Typically, our sizes cover a broad spectrum, including band sizes ranging from 32 to 44 and cup sizes from A to G. This inclusive size range helps ensure that you can find padded bras that fit comfortably and provide the support and shaping you need.

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