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Posted by Mary Fisher on March 20, 2008, 5:42 am
> "
>>>> 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
Only according to whoever put the information on Wiki.
Or whoever has altered it.
I'd never rely on Wiki for sound information.
Mary
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