Padded, Light, Heavy or Non-Padded?
The short answer: most SHAPE seamless bras have a pad that slides out, so the same bra is worn padded or not. If you want no padding at all, the Un-Lined Bra is the non-padded one. If you want shape, Sure Cover Bra and Plus Size Sculpting Bra carry the heaviest padding. Push-up styles are sized by exact cup.
"Non-padded nai?" is the second most common question at our counters, and the answer surprises people: you probably already own the non-padded version of the bra you are wearing.
The pad comes out
On most of our seamless styles, the Seamless Air Bra and Seamless Contour Bra included, the pad sits in a pocket and slides out through a small opening at the side. Take it out for a thin cotton kameez in May; put it back for a fitted top or a cooler evening. One bra, two ways. The cup keeps its smooth shape either way, because the shape is in the moulding, not the pad.
The four levels, and who each is for
| Level | Bras | For |
|---|---|---|
| Non-padded | Un-Lined Bra, Tk 1,760, M to XL. Pink, Black, Beige, Maroon. | You want your natural shape, no added volume, nothing between you and the fabric. Also centres a bust that points outward. |
| Light (removable) | Seamless Air Bra, Tk 1,265. VLite Seamless Bra, Tk 704. | Everyday. A thin pad for modesty under light fabric; take it out when you like. |
| Medium (removable) | Seamless Contour Bra, Tk 2,035. Signature Seamless Bra, Tk 1,990. | A defined, round shape under fitted tops; wide coverage. |
| Heavy | Sure Cover Bra, Tk 1,870. Plus Size Sculpting Bra, Tk 1,980. | Lift for a fuller bust, or shape for a smaller one. A saree blouse. Sized to give volume, so the pad stays. |
Prices include VAT. Push-up styles sit in their own category and come and go with stock; ask us.
Two rules people get backwards
- A smaller bust wants heavier padding, not lighter. The Air and the VLite are cut lean and will make a small bust look flatter. The Sure Cover gives it shape.
- Padding does not equal support. Support is the band. A heavily padded bra with a loose band still sags by evening.
Sizing
Between two letters on any seamless style, padded or not, go up one. On push-up, use your exact cup. Here is how to measure at home, or send us two measurements on WhatsApp.
Find your SHAPE size in 30 seconds.
Two measurements in inches, and the Bust Size Calculator gives you your band, cup and SHAPE letter, M to 5XL. It is a guide, not a verdict: between two sizes on a seamless style, go up one, and our fit team will confirm it free on WhatsApp.
Questions women ask us
Does the pad show through a thin kameez?
No. It is a smooth, moulded insert with no edge. What shows through is a stitched seam or the wrong shade, not the pad.
Is the Un-Lined bra supportive?
For a small to medium bust, yes; the band and the cut do the work. For a fuller bust that needs lift, the Sure Cover is the better start.
Can I buy the pads separately?
Not at the moment. Keep the pads you take out; they go back in.
Which is cooler in summer?
Pad out, or the Un-Lined. Here is what to wear in Dhaka heat.
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