bralette

noun

bra·​lette ˈbrä-lət 

plural bralettes

: a soft bra with no wires or cups and often with thin, removable pads

… a beautiful bralette to wear as both an undergarment or a crop top if you're really trying to up the ante on your going out looks or headed to a music festival.

—Marquaysa Battle

Meet the bralette, the underwire bra's kid sister. She's a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding.

—Heather Schwedel

Examples of bralette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026

Wear with just a white bralette or a peasant top, fully tapping into the historical allusions. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Aerie offers an array of bras, bralettes, underwear, leggings, sweatshirts and accessories. —Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 May 2026

Wireless bras or bralettes may feel more comfortable than traditional underwire styles, particularly during flares. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above