Processing

0
Filter413 Items
  • Category
    Bikinis Bikini Sets Bikini Tops
  • Color
    Black Multi Color Blue Green Cyan Navy Blue Pink Red Purple Hot Pink Brown Coral White Orange Yellow Royal Blue Grey Camel Beige Wine Red Gold Silver
  • Size
    XS S M L XL XXL 2XL 3XL 4XL
  • Pattern
    Plants Floral Plain Color Geometric Striped Contrast Color Tribal Animal Print Leopard Dot Ditsy Floral Plaid Ombre Paisley Flag Tie Dye Chevron Letter
  • Occasion
    Vacation Everyday
  • Style
    Vacation Casual
  • Price
    —   —   —   —   —   —  
    toGO

    Please enter a valid number

ResetSee 413 Items

Shop By Style

Bralette Bikinis

Sort by:Sale
  • Hot
  • New
  • Recommended
  • $Low to High
  • $High to Low
1234 Next
Sorry, no results matched the filters you've selected
Please remove all filters to expand your results or try searching instead.
Try searching:
Please input valid keywords!

Bralette Bikinis

Bikini Top or Bralette: What Is the Difference?

A bralette and a classic bikini top can look similar in a photograph, but they are built from different starting points. A bikini top grows out of the triangle: small cups on cords, adjustable, open at the neckline. A bralette grows out of lingerie: a soft top with a wider cup, a straighter upper edge and a band that sits flat under the bust.

That origin shows in three places. The cups of a bralette cover more of the chest from side to side, the straps are usually fixed and a little wider, and the band is part of the garment instead of a separate cord. Many pull on over the head with no fastening at all.

A bralette bikini keeps that shape and changes the material. Swim knit replaces cotton or lace, a lining is added so the fabric holds together wet, and the elastic is chosen to cope with chlorine and salt. The outline is borrowed from underwear, while the construction is swimwear throughout.

Triangle bralettes blur the line, pairing a pointed cup with a bralette's band; triangle bikinis sit at the other end of the scale.

Padded and Underwire Bralette Tops

A padded bralette bikini top adds a light layer inside the cups, giving the soft bralette shape a smoother, rounder front. The wide cup leaves room for a pad pocket in the lining, so pads that lift out are common in this style. Padded bikinis collect the lined versions across shapes.

An underwire bralette adds a wire beneath each cup while keeping the wider coverage and straight neckline. It sits between a soft bralette and a structured balconette, and it is the version most often searched for a large bust. The wire line is usually visible in close-up photographs as a curved seam under the cup.

For a larger bust, compare the band width and strap width in the photographs, and read the size chart for band measurements where they are given; large bust bikinis group the most structured versions.

Tie back bralettes are a third version. A pull-on bralette has a continuous elastic band, which is simple and smooth under the arms, while a tie back splits the band behind so it can be set tighter or looser. The tie back is easier to get into when wet and easier to adjust between swims.

Can You Wear a Lingerie Bralette as a Bikini Top?

It can work for lounging, and it rarely works for swimming. The difference lies less in the outline than in three hidden parts: the fabric, the lining and the elastic, all of which are chosen for dry skin in an everyday bralette.

Elastic is the part that fails first. Lingerie elastic is made for gentle washing, and chlorine, salt and sunscreen break it down quickly, so after a few swims the band loosens and the top starts to shift. Swim elastic is made for exactly that exposure and keeps its grip far longer.

Lining is the second difference. Many everyday bralettes are a single layer, which turns sheer once wet, especially in pale colors or open lace. Lace is the one lingerie fabric that crosses over well, as long as a solid lining sits behind it and the lace itself is a synthetic knit.

For lounging by a pool without getting in, a lined bralette in a synthetic fabric can look fine. For swimming, a bralette bikini top gives the same outline in fabric built to handle it. The quickest check on any bralette is the label: nylon or polyester with elastane is swim-friendly, while cotton or modal is meant to stay dry.

The same reasoning applies below the waist. The swim versions of everyday brief cuts are among bikini underwear, and a high waisted bikini set gives a bralette top a matching bottom.

  • Add to my favorites

Create Account

Create password to get more coupons!

$100 OFF

New Members only!

  • EmailPhone number
    • Create password

      6 characters minimum and at least 1 letter.

    I agree to receive marketing messages from Modlily, i understand i can unsubscribe at anytime.

    By creating an account, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy, and consent to marketing emails. Customize preferences in Account Settings, or unsubscribe anytime via email links.

    WHAT IS PRE ORDER?

    • 1. A successful pre-order must meet 15 pcs within the 5-day period, otherwise Pre-order will be failed.
    • 2. For pre-order items, we offer up to 35% off for only 5 days. and cannot be combined with coupon codes.
    • 3. All pre-order items enjoy free standard shipping without minimum order. Pre-items and in stock items will be separated into different orders compulsorilv.
    • 4. The shipping date is according to the estimated shipping date in the product details page.
    • 5. We can refund to your store account first if the pre-order failed.
    • 6. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service.
    We use cookies to remember your interest, language to offer you the best shopping experience. By continuing to use our site, please click on "Accept" to accept cookies, and you can see more in our Privacy Policy.
    ACCEPTCLOSE