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Demi Cup vs Full Cup: Which is Your Perfect Match?
Wouldn’t you agree that finding the perfect bra type is like finding a long-lost treasure? And the many options to choose from are definitely both, a boon and a bane. As a result, you might get confused, and even buy the wrong bra for reasons like its characteristics, design, style, size, colour, and even cup type. However, we are here to help you through one of these aspects – cup type. Because a demi cup and a full cup are the most commonly worn ones, shall we understand which is perfect for you: demi cup vs full cup?
What is a Demi Cup & a Full Cup?
While there are multiple types of cup styles in a bra, a demi cup and a full cup are the most popular and used ones. Hence, let’s explore them a little and learn what they are and what their key characteristics are.
The key factor that defines them is their coverage. A demi cup offers a partial or as the name suggests, demi (meaning half in French) coverage. Thus, in layman’s language, you may also call it a half-cup bra. On the other hand, a full-cup bra provides much more coverage or say, complete coverage for your breasts.
While a demi-cup bra is perfect for lower necklines and flaunting your cleavage, a full-cup bra provides more support and prevents any side or top spillage.
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Demi Cup Bra vs Full Coverage Cup: What’s the Difference?
As discussed above, the coverage of both cups forms their major difference. However, there are a few others that you should know about as well. Here are the four ‘S’ to help you distinguish between them:
- Shape
Because a demi cup bra is meant to cover about half of the portion of your breasts, they are designed a bit tilted inwards with a bit of lifted shape. This enables an enhancement of cleavage. Even their straps are set apart from each other. This is also the reason why most push-up bras have demi cups. Contradictory to this, a full-cup bra provides wide coverage to your breasts with slightly broader straps and side wings. Hence, it doesn’t work to enhance the cleavage. Therefore, they are your saviours if you want to avoid any top or side spillage.
- Support
Yes, both of these provide great support to your breasts but it may vary on who is using them. Because the main purpose of a demi cup bra is to enhance your cleavage by covering a lesser portion of your breasts, they may not be fit for heavy busts. On the other hand, a full-cup bra provides full coverage to the breasts giving them a more natural look while providing maximum support. Thus, they are great for people with heavy busts.
- Style
You may choose which bra you should go for depending on your outfit. For instance, for lower necklines, tank tops, v-necklines or scoop necklines, a demi bra is perfect. However, for a more classic or casual look with basic tops and tees, turtleneck outfits, or full-coverage dresses, and any of those that need a more natural look, a full-cup bra is the one you would like to pick. So it’s more like a demi cup bra vs full coverage bra when we talk about their types of cups.
- Suitability
Coming to who they are suitable for, we have already discussed quite a lot, haven’t we? But let’s brief them up. A demi cup bra is suitable for the outfits and occasions you want to flaunt your bosom and cleavage. For a special night? Now that’s a big yes. A full-cup bra is suitable for casual and everyday wear, with little show of your skin and more protection from your busts.
Demi-Cup or Full-Cup – Which One Are You Choosing?
It’s always about your choice at the end. Now that we have laid out a few points you can refer to understand and choose between the two – a demi cup vs a full cup bra, we hope that you pick the one that perfectly fits your requirements. However, we absolutely know that you will be looking great in whatever you wear. So smile and wear your confidence like your favourite attire.
FAQs
- What is a demi cup and a full cup?
A demi cup is the one that covers half of your breast and enhances your cleavage. A full cup provides full coverage to your breasts and prevents any side or top spillage, thus, doesn’t work much towards cleavage enhancement.
- What is a demi cup bra good for?
A demi cup bra is great for low necklines and outfits where you wish to flaunt your bosom. For instance, you can wear it with a V-neck outfit or a tank top.
- How big is a demi cup?
A demi cup is about half the full cup (which provides complete coverage to your breasts) and covers slightly above the nipples.
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