[_withoutYou]

there are 2 halter tops that i'm interested in getting online.
one of them has a "built-in" bra and the other has a "built-in shelf" bra. i was wondering what they look like and what the difference is between them?
thanks

[girl_geek]

Are there pictures on the website for us to see? That may help us figure it out...

A shelf-bra will just be an extra layer of material with elastic at the bottom, like most camis. A built-in bra could mean anything .... it could just be a shelf bra, or maybe it has some padding or molded cups, maybe it has underwires or maybe not...

[luxotika]

Originally Posted by girl_geek

Are there pictures on the website for us to see? That may help us figure it out...

A shelf-bra will just be an extra layer of material with elastic at the bottom, like most camis. A built-in bra could mean anything .... it could just be a shelf bra, or maybe it has some padding or molded cups, maybe it has underwires or maybe not...

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That is what I would say too!

[_withoutYou]

These 2:

BananaRepublic.com: Modern Apparel, Handbags, Shoes, and Accessories

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BananaRepublic.com: Modern Apparel, Handbags, Shoes, and Accessories

[farris2]

I agree

[pinksugar]

yeah, I agree with girl_geek. A shelf bra is just an extra layer of material with elastic at the bottom, which i usually wear with a bra. A built in bra is usually underwire, and meant to be worn without a bra. Hope that helps

[katnahat]

A shelf bra will give support. A built-in bra will actually push them up or together, depending on how it is made. Personally I go with shelf bras when I buy bra tops. The shelf is just more comfortable, IMO. I buy a shelf bra top so I can get out of wearing a constraining bra but still having support and coverage. A built in bra is just a bra sewn into a top. What's the point????