bralette
Americannoun
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bralettes
plural
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a soft bra with no underwires, molded cups, or, usually, fastening.
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an outer garment similar to this.
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“But I’m giving more options like a skirt, a bralette, a dress. They’re just different things.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Kidman's Australian compatriot and fellow actress Margot Robbie took time to pose in front of the catwalk, wearing a loose black quilted bomber jacket over a black bralette top, paired with wide-leg black trousers.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Norwegian model Frida Aasen sported a bralette made of silver wings and a matching silver waist sash over a sheer black figure-hugging skirt.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
“It’s a delicious feeling,” she says, noting that the last time she tried on a bralette, which is one of the more comfortable variations of the undergarment, it felt so restrictive that she donated it.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021
Spears showed off her tummy while wearing a bright red bralette and green patterned shorts as she twirled around a large foyer in her home.
From Fox News ● Jul. 13, 2021
Michael Kors is pairing triangle bralettes with trousers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The complete collection included bralettes, joggers, tees, puffer jackets, backpacks, bucket hats and, even, dad caps with the slogan "Bargain Bucket" embroidered across the front.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2023
American Eagle's namesake division posted a 11% rise, while its Aerie division, a pandemic beneficiary that makes activewear, swimsuits and bralettes, recorded a 27% jump.
From Reuters ● Mar. 2, 2022
The move paid off during the pandemic, when bralettes became 50 percent of the company business, said Guido Campello, Cosabella’s chief executive.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2021
Richer Poorer’s T-shirts, bralettes, socks and sweats are sold at more than 900 retailers around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2018
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