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Posted by Mary Fisher on March 21, 2008, 6:42 pm

> Mary Fisher wrote:
>>> Mary Fisher wrote:
>>>>> A shelf bra is an extra layer of fabric inside the t-shirt or cami in
>>>>> the bust area, usually made of the same fabric as the shirt. It's
>>>>> attached to the shirt at the neckline and side seams and there's
>>>>> elastic at the lower edge directly under the bust. It provides extra
>>>>> coverage so your nipples don't show through (especially in light
>>>>> colored knits)
>>>> I like the sound of that ...
>>>>
>>>>> and, in small busted women, it offers a little bit of support.
>>>> Ah well, that counts me out! Although what used to be my ample bosom is
>>>> decreasing (the withered dug syndrome of age) and one is smaller than
>>>> the other with a hole in it (lumpectomy) I seem to need a lot of
>>>> support!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the answer,
>>>>
>>>> Mary
>>>>
>>>>
>>> And here I thought it was one of those bras you bring home from the
>>> store and put on the shelf because you can't stand to put the thing on.
>>
>> Do you need to stand to put on a bra?
>>
>> :-)
>>
>> I'm glad I wasn't alone in not knowing!
>>
>> Mary
>>
>
> You need to stand, and both arms must grow out of your back.

:-)

M



Posted by The Wanderer on March 19, 2008, 2:41 pm
On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:00:14 -0500, Kathleen wrote:

> The Wanderer wrote:
>> On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:58:29 -0000, Mary Fisher wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>>So, I have a couple of camisole type shirts with shelf bras, but I've
>>>>never seen any other sort of shirt with one. How well do you think
>>>>would it work to try make a t-shirt with a shelf bra? Obviously we're
>>>>not talking major support here, but I happen to be less than amply
>>>>endowed, even though I'm a nursing mama now, so I don't think that
>>>>would be a problem.
>>>>
>>>>Sue
>>>
>>>
>>>I can't wait any longer.
>>>
>>>Wot's a shelf bra?
>>
>>
>> Err, normally with straps fitted to the outer side of each cup at the
>> front, and also usually well engineered to push everything upwards.
>>
>
> Nope. That's a push-up bra.

I've heard push-up bras called shelf bras. Perhaps it's a difference of
terminology each side of the Atlantic......

> A shelf bra is an extra layer of fabric inside the t-shirt or cami in
> the bust area, usually made of the same fabric as the shirt. It's
> attached to the shirt at the neckline and side seams and there's elastic
> at the lower edge directly under the bust. It provides extra coverage
> so your nipples don't show through (especially in light colored knits)
> and, in small busted women, it offers a little bit of support.

I bow to your superior knowledge and wisdom. :-)

--
Richard - The older I get, the better I used to be!

the dot wanderer at tesco dot net


Posted by Ron Anderson on March 19, 2008, 4:08 pm
"
>>> Err, normally with straps fitted to the outer side of each cup at the
>>> front, and also usually well engineered to push everything upwards.
>>>
>>
>> Nope. That's a push-up bra.
>
> I've heard push-up bras called shelf bras. Perhaps it's a difference of
> terminology each side of the Atlantic......
>
>> A shelf bra is an extra layer of fabric inside the t-shirt or cami in
>> the bust area, usually made of the same fabric as the shirt. It's
>> attached to the shirt at the neckline and side seams and there's elastic
>> at the lower edge directly under the bust. It provides extra coverage
>> so your nipples don't show through (especially in light colored knits)
>> and, in small busted women, it offers a little bit of support.
>
> I bow to your superior knowledge and wisdom. :-)
>
> --
> Richard - The older I get, the better I used to be!
>
> the dot wanderer at tesco dot net
>
Appears you are both correct.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push-up_bra

--

Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine
18 Dingman Rd., Sand Lake, NY 12153
518-469-5133
http://www.a1sewingmachine.com



Posted by Emily Bengston on March 19, 2008, 4:50 pm



On 3/19/08 3:08 PM, in article
JpeEj.65638$Pv2.13939@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net, "Ron Anderson"

> "
>>>> Err, normally with straps fitted to the outer side of each cup at the
>>>> front, and also usually well engineered to push everything upwards.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Nope. That's a push-up bra.
>>
>> I've heard push-up bras called shelf bras. Perhaps it's a difference of
>> terminology each side of the Atlantic......
>>
>>> A shelf bra is an extra layer of fabric inside the t-shirt or cami in
>>> the bust area, usually made of the same fabric as the shirt. It's
>>> attached to the shirt at the neckline and side seams and there's elastic
>>> at the lower edge directly under the bust. It provides extra coverage
>>> so your nipples don't show through (especially in light colored knits)
>>> and, in small busted women, it offers a little bit of support.
>>
>> I bow to your superior knowledge and wisdom. :-)
>>
>> --
>> Richard - The older I get, the better I used to be!
>>
>> the dot wanderer at tesco dot net
>>
> Appears you are both correct.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push-up_bra

Thank you, Ron. This was interesting, as well as informative.
Emily


Posted by robb on March 19, 2008, 7:06 pm

> "
> > I've heard push-up bras called shelf bras. Perhaps it's a
difference of
> > terminology each side of the Atlantic......
> >
> >> A shelf bra is an extra layer of fabric inside the t-shirt
or cami in
> >> the bust area, usually made of the same fabric as the shirt.
> >
> > I bow to your superior knowledge and wisdom. :-)
> >
> > Richard
> >
> Appears you are both correct.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push-up_bra
> Ron Anderson

hey, where were you "guys" when i needed info on princess seams
;)

just ribbing,
robb


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