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
Marquaysa BattleMeet the bralette, the underwire bra's kid sister. She's a dainty little thing, all flimsy straps, lace, and minimal padding.—Heather Schwedel
Heather SchwedelExamples of bralette in a Sentence
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The actor channeled the ’80s in her all-black ensemble, wearing a black bralette and a black headband.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, Fox’s new sleeve tattoo was on full display, with the actress opting for a black bralette and matching high rise sweatpants for her travels.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Aerie is pulling out all the stops for Cyber Monday: Leggings are between $25 and $29; sweaters, bralettes, and accessories are half-off; and everything else is at least 40% off.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
Then there’s this Natori bralette, which is made from a breathable mesh fabric and offers light support.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Plus, this ultra-popular bralette from Calvin Klein is on sale for as little as $15 right now.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Here's a bralette that's sewn with an outer layer of dainty lace that's super pretty to look at—and a breeze to put on with its anti-slide zipper closure.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
Not to mention it can even be worn with a simple bralette to travel into the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
The actress opted for a daring yet sophisticated ensemble, donning a sheer black blouse layered over a delicate lace bralette.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, Fox’s new sleeve tattoo was on full display, with the actress opting for a black bralette and matching high rise sweatpants for her travels.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Aerie is pulling out all the stops for Cyber Monday: Leggings are between $25 and $29; sweaters, bralettes, and accessories are half-off; and everything else is at least 40% off.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
Then there’s this Natori bralette, which is made from a breathable mesh fabric and offers light support.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Plus, this ultra-popular bralette from Calvin Klein is on sale for as little as $15 right now.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Here's a bralette that's sewn with an outer layer of dainty lace that's super pretty to look at—and a breeze to put on with its anti-slide zipper closure.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
Not to mention it can even be worn with a simple bralette to travel into the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
The actress opted for a daring yet sophisticated ensemble, donning a sheer black blouse layered over a delicate lace bralette.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Bralette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bralette. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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