Bali Bras

Shopping for bras can be overwhelming with so many brands and styles to choose from. Bali Bras is a reliable, innovative and long-standing line, offering a bra for every outfit, personality, and mood. Purchased in 2006 by Hanesbrand Inc., Bali bras are available in most major department stores-or if you are an online shopper, you'll have no difficulty finding these bras in the inventories of online vendors. By reading about some of Bali's numerous bra collections below, you'll get an overview of what's available and start narrowing down what you want.

Feeling Feminine

Every Bali bra is designed with aesthetics in mind-after all, Bali founders named the line after being impressed by the beauty of women living on the island of Bali. Some examples:

* Seductive Curves provides low-cut bras with smooth, seamless foam cups. The Seductive Curves Seamless Bali Underwire Bra disappears under clinging outfits and low necklines. This seamless underwire has microfiber, foam- lined cups, with wide cushiony straps.

* Brush lace Bali bras are featured in the Smooth Indulgence collection, featuring smooth seamless cups. The Smooth Indulgence Wire-free bra, with seamless, soft demi cups, is perfect for wearing under T-shirts.
* If you are looking for an attractive minimizer bra, the Lace Desire collection offers lacey selections, including the Lace Desire Foam Underwire, designed for plunging necklines.

Bali Minimizer Bra Collection for Full Figures

For fuller figures, Bali Minimizer Bras promise to reduce up to 1 3/4" while preserving natural shape. Choose between:

* Satin Tracings with wired, seamless, molded cups and cushioned straps; shimmers like satin with a subtle flower etching;
* Satin Tracings Underwire with lace insets
* Lace Desire Minimizer and Lace Desire Minimizer Underwire (also in the Lace Desire collection noted above);
* Passion for Comfort, offering gentle support with slightly less cup size reduction.

Bali Concealers

Concealers are smooth discreet creations with Smoothing Petals(tm) inside seamless cups, ensuring just the right level of cover. Great for wearing under T-shirts and sweaters, concealers have the following features:

* Seamlessness
* Underwire or wirefree choices
* Smooth nylon or stretch microfiber
* Concealer petals in the cups
* Thin foam lining
* Adjustable straps and back closure.

Yearning for Comfort?

For winding down and long, busy days, having a comfortable bra can make a significant difference in how you feel. Consider these options:

* The Double Support collection offers wireless bras with extra support in double layer, soft, or molded cups. Comfy features include gel fasteners; stretchy straps; and stretchy microfiber or cotton throughout.

* The Passion for Comfort collection provides a relaxing experience with soft linings, smooth profiles and, cushioned shoulder straps.

* The Downtime Cool Stretch Bra is made of a stretchy cotton blend and is designed for comfort with a lined soft molded cup, cushioned back fastener, stretch straps, adjustable back and cotton-lined under band.

* The No-Poke Wire collection features underwire bras with spring-tipped underwire technology, designed to move with the body-features several distinct designs with variations such as a smooth finish, subtle jacquard patterns, and delicate decorative trim.

By Lindsay Pollard