A wireless brassiere with built-in shaping, lifting, and support system and methods includes, for example, a support band, an exterior support layer having lower edge portions connected to the support band and also having portions defining two cup-like shapes, an interior support layer having portions defining two breast cups and configured to be positioned between a front portion of the exterior support layer and the front of the torso of a wearer and also having lower edge portions connected to the support band. Interior support layer shoulder straps having adjustable lengths extend between the interior support layer and the rear portion of the exterior support layer, and the interior support layer and interior support layer shoulder straps are independently moveable relative to the exterior support layer.

An apparatus includes a flexible brassiere pad with first interlockable discs are secured to the flexible brassiere pad, wherein each first interlockable disc has a first interlockable member directed to a first side of the flexible brassiere pad. The apparatus further includes second interlockable discs, each having a second interlockable member that is disconnectably connectable to the first interlockable member of one of the first interlockable discs. Optionally, the apparatus may further include, or be used with, a sports brassiere forming a pair of breast cups, each breast cup forming a pocket between inner and outer fabric layers, wherein the pocket is configured to receive the flexible brassiere pad. Connecting the second interlockable discs to the first interlockable discs from opposite sides of the inner fabric layer secures the flexible brassiere pad in a desired position within the pocket.

Insert pads used in women's clothing can be difficult to insert, remove, or adjust. The application includes independent methods for each of these scenarios, which are significant improvements over the state-of-the art method of manually massaging into place. By using a specially designed tool with the method laid out herein, it is possible to accomplish these tasks with great effectiveness and in much less time than before.

The present invention provides a brassiere that can create not only a cleavage of breasts but also a beautiful decollete in a neckline area by naturally pushing up the breasts, even when the user is a person whose breasts including flab have little volume, or an elderly person whose breasts have no volume particularly in an area near the stomach and moreover are droopy. This brassiere includes: a pair of cups (20) covering breasts (B); a front panel (31) to which the cups (20) are attached; side panels (40) extending from underarm portions of the front panel (31); and straps (50) provided from upper edges of the respective cups (20) to the side panels (40). A substantially triangular pad (70) is disposed to be overlapped with a substantially triangular part (S) that is surrounded by a rising portion (28) from a stomach part (20a) of each cup (20) and a horizontal edge portion (29) from the stomach part (20a). Two sides (70b) and (70c) of the triangular pad (70) are sewed to the rising portion (28) and the horizontal edge portion (29), respectively.

A garment (e.g., a bra) can include an inner pumping panel with layers of material. A first portion of the layers of material of the inner pumping panel may be situated on a left side of the bra to cover a portion of the wearer's left breast and can be fastened together and define a first opening. A second portion of the layers of material of the inner pumping panel may be situated on a right side of the bra to cover a portion of the wearer's right breast, and can be fastened together and define a second opening. The first and second openings are each disposed at an oblique angle relative to a bottom edge of the bra and are sized and positioned so as to help support at least a portion of a breast pump disposable through the first and/or second opening.

The inventive subject matter provides breast supports that can advantageously be used with various types of bras to enhance the appearance and comfort provided. Contemplated breast supports include removable and insertable bra inserts, as well as breast supports that form a part of a bra. Breast supports can include padding and an internal support, each of which can be partially or completely enclosed in a cover material. The internal support can comprise a sheet of material including a multi-peaked upper edge, a rounded lower edge, and a mid-portion extending between the upper and lower edges.

The present invention provides a bra cup structure, which includes: two cup sections, each of which comprises: a cup body, which has an outside surface and an inside surface, the cup body including a C-shaped padding section, the C-shaped padding section having a thickness that is gradually increased from an edge of the C-shaped padding section toward a central portion so that the inside surface shows a raised C-shaped area; an outer covering layer, which is set on and covers the outside surface of the cup body; and an inner lining layer, which is set on and covers the inside surface of the cup body, the inner lining layer having a skin contact surface. The C-shaped padding section helps push inwardly the breasts for concentrating toward the middle and pushing up the breasts.

A breast supporting garment such as a shirt, bra or similar garment has a body section having a front bust section for supporting a woman's breasts. A band of elastic material is provided under the bust section for shape and support. Another band of elastic material is provided around the bottom of the garment and helps keep it from riding up. The bust section of the garment should be formed from two layers of fabric adhered with elastomeric adhesive. The fabric should be free cut knit fabric having a high level of spandex. The bra will be lightweight and free feeling, as if it is not there.

The present invention provides a brassiere having excellent fitting properties, allowing a greater number of wearers to obtain a sufficient fit for their breasts. The brassiere has a cup part for covering the wearer's breasts. The cup part includes an inner cup provided inside the cup part. The inner cup has an upper side portion. The upper side portion has a wave-shaped structure.

A breast support has a support body with an upper support portion and a sternum portion, as well as a pair of breast supports. The upper support portion is connected above the sternum portion, and the breast supports are connected to the sides of the sternum portion. An adhesive layer on a rear side of the support body allows the support body to be affixed to a user's chest. The upper support portion has two lateral support portions, each with a plurality of ridges for enhanced support.