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
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Prices range from $90 for a bralette and $140 for leggings to $210 for a floral full-zip and $245 for a bomber jacket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Chung, 41, wore a faux fur bralette under an oversized leather jacket and black skirt with several slits.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The straps can be removed from the front and back of the bralette, allowing for multiple strap designs that work for any shirt.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The retailer shines in the bralette category, so rely on them for all things unpadded, wireless, and soft cupped.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Chung, 41, wore a faux fur bralette under an oversized leather jacket and black skirt with several slits.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The straps can be removed from the front and back of the bralette, allowing for multiple strap designs that work for any shirt.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The retailer shines in the bralette category, so rely on them for all things unpadded, wireless, and soft cupped.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bralette
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“Bralette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bralette. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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