Article: Lera Pentelute

Oct 15, 2020blog

Lera
Pentelute

@lerapen|

Looking to elevate your everyday? Who isn’t these days? During stressful times, the term “self-care” is thrown out lot, but practicing it takes a little planning. To help get you dreaming about your own serene space and calming routine, we talked with Lera Pentelute, a model and photographer with a unique eye for capturing beauty and self-reflection. Read below for their tips and thoughts, and follow hr on Instagram (@lerapen) for even more to love — including ELSE styling inspiration for me-time at home.

Written by Cihan Gürani

Consider the genius of the full coverage bra: With its generous support and structure, the full cup bra is a foundational silhouette that offers a comfortable, flattering fit for fuller breasts. But full coverage bras aren’t merely the best bras for large breasts (although they are that, too). Full cup bras can work for a variety of sizes and shapes — and with styles that range from lacy and feminine to sheer and modern, their appeal goes beyond everyday functionality and comfort.

What Is Considered a Full Coverage Bra?

A classic full cup bra covers the entirety of the breast and can either be lined or unlined. By contrast, a balconette or demi-cup bra covers the lower half of the breast, while a plunge bra shows more skin between the breasts. Traditionally, full coverage bras are also underwire bras; for larger cup sizes, underwire silhouettes offer added structure and shaping.

What Are the Benefits of a Full Coverage Bra?

The most crucial benefit of a full coverage bra is support—a particularly important attribute if you’re shopping for the most supportive bra for large breasts. The more coverage of the breast, the more evenly the weight of your breasts can be distributed for a stable, secure fit. The best bras for large busts also offer lift while reducing movement, and a higher cut cup creates a smooth foundation that minimizes spillage and visible lines underneath clothing.

Full Coverage Bras with Underwire-and Without

Full coverage bras with underwire offer the maximum amount of flattering support and structure. The best full coverage bras with underwire work especially well for large, heavy breasts that need additional lift and separation, and a well-designed full coverage underwire bra for large busts should feel comfortable enough for all-day wear. Correct placement also helps with comfort: Longline bands and extra rows of hook and eyes help keep bras from shifting throughout the day.

Wireless full coverage bras can also be a good option for a softer, more flexible form of support. The Anemone High Apex Plunge Bra, for example, takes the classic plunge silhouette and elevates it with an elegant high apex design. Crafted from ultra-soft silky microfiber and finished with delicate floral lace trim, it offers a beautifully feminine look with a dramatic plunging neckline. The wireless construction provides effortless comfort, while the carefully designed high apex shape offers flattering support and lift—even for larger cup sizes.

Full Coverage Lace Bras

For sensual femininity, the full coverage lace bra is a timeless classic. The Zinnia Full Cup Bra employs an intricate scalloped floral pattern that’s pure romanticism. In soft Ivory, it makes an elegant, sophisticated addition to a bridal lingerie wardrobe, while more vivid hues like Iris take the silhouette in a bolder, more seductive direction. For a sweet and delicate effect, the new Bella Underwire Bra marries checkerboard pointelle mesh with scaled-down geometric lace trim for a style that feels both vintage-inspired and utterly distinctive.

Full Coverage Sheer Bras

Full coverage bras connote exactly that—coverage—but sheer styles offer a modern interpretation of the form. The bestselling, iconic Bare Underwire Full Cup Longline Bra is crafted from a daringly transparent mesh that’s surprisingly resilient and supportive. With sizes up to an E, a longline band, and a 5 row hook and eye closure, it’s a sleek, sexy silhouette that still provides the comfort and secure fit of a full cup bra for large busts.

Full Coverage T-Shirt Bras

Because they create a smoother profile under clothing and minimize spillage and bulges, full coverage bras are well-suited for wearing under T-shirts. Microfiber fabric creates an ideal base beneath form-fitting tops, and its ultra-soft construction make it particularly comfortable for everyday wear. Microfiber is the foundation of two bestselling ELSE styles: The Nano Underwire Bra embraces minimalism with a subtle, linear lace trim, while the Anemone Underwire Bra is adorned with exquisite Art Nouveau-inspired floral lace. Both are specifically designed to sit flat against skin for a seamless, line-free silhouette.

Full Coverage Bras for Ultimate Comfort & Perfect Fit

Whatever style resonates most, the best full coverage bras should be built around balance: a well-made full cup bra expertly combines structure and coverage with softness, beauty, and sensuality. Discover ELSE Lingerie’s selection of full cup bras now.

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