Soft Cup Bras Without Foam

The most comfortable bras there are

Soft cup bras have no foam, no pads and no moulding of any kind — which is exactly why they are the most comfortable thing in the drawer. That absence is what the name refers to: soft. There is nothing pressing on the bust, so you can wear one for as long as you like, and the shape it gives is closer to your own. In hot weather they come into their own, because the cups let air through rather than trapping it.

Our range comes from established Polish makers, and we ship worldwide from our warehouse in Poland.

What defines a soft cup bra

• Light, full, breathable cups with no padding.
• Mostly lace or semi-sheer construction.
• A high centre gore.
• Wide adjustable straps.

The different types

Lace soft cup bras — trimmed with fine lace, guipure or micromesh. Many are finished with pendants, small bows or decorative straps.

Underwired soft cups. The wires support and lift the bust more securely, and the shape reads rounder and fuller as a result.

Wire-free soft cups, with thermally moulded cups. The most comfortable option of all. If you wear a bra constantly, including at home, this is the one to buy.

Soft bra tops — no frame, on wide straps. The construction supports and holds the bust despite the absence of wires, lifting and drawing it towards the centre while taking the strain off the shoulders.

Seamless styles — lightweight, including spacer constructions, with smooth moulded cups and no seams. They adapt to the shape of the bust and lift it, giving a rounded line, and they disappear under close-fitting clothing.

Balconette soft cups — half-closed, with the top edge of the cup sitting just above the nipple line. Ideal under dresses and blouses with an open neckline, and particularly welcome in summer or in a warm room.

The range also includes bralettes with triangular cups, long-line styles with an extended band, bandeaus, small-cup styles, and both semi-sheer and fully opaque designs.

Soft cups in larger sizes

Soft cup bras suit a fuller bust particularly well. They add no volume — if anything they reduce it slightly, since there is no padding involved. On top of that, the cups in our range are lined inside with micromesh, a double layer of jersey or cotton, which protects the skin from seams and lace and helps the cup hold its shape. The wide straps are properly made, so they do not twist, slip or cut in, and the wide back fastens with two or three rows of hooks. Some styles have firmer panels at the side or under the cup, and a T-shaped seam adds further support. If you want stronger support than a soft cup can give, look at semi-soft styles instead. There is more in plus size bras, which run to band 115 and cup L.

What to wear with it

You can put together a set easily enough — most bras here have briefs designed to match. Matching your bra and briefs is a small thing that makes a disproportionate difference, even when no one else sees it. Look at the related items shown under each product.

Common questions

What is a soft cup bra

A bra with unpadded cups, cut from fine fabric or lace, with no push-up inserts of any kind.

Who do soft cups suit

Women with a fuller bust choose them because they add no volume; women with a smaller bust, for how light and comfortable they are and for how they look.

How do I choose the right size

Take two measurements: under the bust, and across the fullest part. Compare them with the chart behind the "Check size" button on the product page.

What is the difference between soft and semi-soft

A soft cup has no padding at all. A semi-soft cup is padded across the lower half or two thirds. Semi-soft lifts the bust more but adds a little volume.