While there are many different types of longline bras, most of them fall under one of  four specific bra categories:  Strapless, Plus Size, Posture Support, and General Strapped.  Of these four types, strapless and plus size longline bras are the most popular specialty styles.  Let’s look at each of these a little more closely.

Strapless Longline Bras

The strapless longline bra is the most common specialty style because it fills a unique and desirable need – a bra that can be worn with strapless dresses, gowns, or other similar evening wear.  Naturally, they are very popular for women to wear with wedding dresses as well.

As the name implies, this bra has no straps over the shoulders to hold the bra in place – rather, the fit and fabric are design to hold the bra up from the torso.  This is typically done with stretch bands or underwires.  We do notice that many manufacturers also include optional straps for those occasions where straps would be acceptable and you want even more support.

Plus Sized Longline Bras

Plus sized bras are basically the same longline bras made for larger women.  However, because of the longline design, plus size longline bras are also more accommodating in the torso section and may have more padded support in the shoulder straps.  The longline style is popular for larger women because the bra inherently has extra support built-in for the back and shoulders.

Posture Support Longline Bras

A posture support longline bra has several design differences that help provide extra support in the upper back and shoulders.  Most posture bras have a criss-cross stretch band design in the back to help pull your shoulder blades in and encourage better posture.  The longline version often has extra support panels to provide extra support along the torso.  Because of this, these bras are more functional and may not always be as flattering as some of the other longline bras.  However, these bras can be very comfortable for long daily use, especially for those women who tend to sit for long periods of time.

General Longline Bras

All other longline bras are of the generic variety.  They are usually strapped with rear closures but front closure designs are available as well.  These are not as elegant as the strapless versions, but are useful in many more different situations.  A simple web search will turn up hundreds, if not thousands of these styles.

There are a couple main points that you need to keep in mind when choosing a longline bra. We will detail these basic pointers throughout this article, so that you can get the bra that fits, looks, and feels the best to you. There is nothing worse than getting the wrong size, or getting one that itches and makes your whole back feel uncomfortable. But don’t worry, this brief article has a couple of tips to help. Together we can find the perfect longline bra for you. And before you know it, you won’t even realize that you’re wearing it, it’ll be so perfect fitting.

The first thing to think about is that you have to know what you like. Is it going to be a problem if your longline bra is too thick? This is a common cause of complaint among women everywhere. They want a thin fit, not something that’s going to add visual pounds and be a bit stuffy. So you have to do your research and pay special attention to any longline bra’s thickness or thinness. This will ensure a much more comfortable time, whether you’re sitting on an airplane, riding in the car, or even dancing at a wedding.  Don’t say we didn’t warn you if you go get a bra that is more like a full-on shirt!

Goddess Longline Bra

There are a lot of rumors out there regarding longline bras. For instance, a lot of women say that you should get one size bigger when you buy a longline. This is not entirely accurate.  All that’s going to come of that is that you’re going to have to end up returning the bra and ordering your actual size – i.e. the size that you were all along! So this is another mistake that you will just have to avoid at all costs.  Again, order the size that you are with a regular bra or you may end up with an ill-fitting bra. People who say otherwise are just talking about what they don’t know. Or else, it was true for them, but it’s far from the rule in this industry.

These two simple tips will definitely help you to choose a longline bra that feels good and fits just right. Not too big and not too small: that’s what we’re going for here. You’ve got to be realistic. We hope these tips help when searching for your longline bra.