How to Use bra in a Sentence

bra

noun
  • Her black lace bra peeked out from under the dress's spaghetti straps.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 6 June 2022
  • The right sports bra can make all the difference in your fitness routine.
    Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • Don't worry, though, she's wore a bra and a bathing suit bottom underneath.
    Seventeen Editors, Seventeen, 7 June 2022
  • Basically, this bra is perfect and anyone on your list will love it.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The Natori feathers bra is the stuff of lingerie legend.
    Tiffany Dodson and Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 May 2022
  • In the video, the beauty mogul is wearing a bra and panty set in a beautiful aqua blue with her hair wrapped up in a towel.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 7 May 2022
  • This subtly sparkly bra offers a snug, compressive fit, with a fun neckline to boot.
    Kristin Canning, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The company pinned the ad to its Twitter page under a link to the bra collection.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN, 12 May 2022
  • This medium-support sports bra is sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and slightly compressive.
    Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
  • One woman shouts to the bartender on stage for a bottle of Jack Daniels, guzzles it, then takes off her bra and passes it down to him.
    Francine Orr, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022
  • The outcome: an unobtrusive, crazy-breathable sports bra that’s still supportive.
    Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • The model was photographed arriving at Zero Bond in a silver bra, black blazer, and hot pants.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 May 2022
  • Sydney showed off her torso in a baby pink button-up crop top and pink-diamond embellished bra underneath.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 6 June 2022
  • This set is built to handle serious flow: the tank features a shelf bra for support, and the leggings have a belly-button-grazing rise that stays put.
    Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • Noticeably absent is fashion—not a trace of a bra or nightgown, never mind designer interpretations.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Lori wore leather pants with a sheer top and black bra.
    Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The wrong sports bra could leave you in a world of hurt when things start bouncing.
    Nikhita Mahtani, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Her bra was dropped on the path and the Walkman never found.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Pepper This brand was named the best bra for small busts in our tests.
    Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Lizzie needed to buy her first bra and had to muster up the courage to ask her mom for a trip to the mall.
    Olivia Bria, refinery29.com, 2 May 2023
  • Shoppers of all bra sizes also raved about the swim top.
    Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
  • The red bra that was peaking out was a stellar choice too.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
  • Bebe Hodges Eighty percent of women wear the wrong bra size.
    USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The bra is 50% off in muted red and blue colors and sizes S through XL.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 June 2024
  • Matching the vintage feel of the bra, the long-sleeve dress has boning in the bodice, which runs down Kylie's chest.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 15 Nov. 2022
  • This is not the first time the reality TV star has worn the cone bra look.
    Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2022
  • Like Florence Pugh last week, the singer freed the nipple, choosing not to wear a bra or pasties with the look.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 July 2023
  • The bra is available in sizes 32B—42DD, as well as a range of colors and patterns.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
  • The V-neck bra has a cute cross-back detail that mirrors the shape of a racerback top.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
  • The maxi skirt and bra top has a timeless, flattering shape.
    Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 24 July 2023

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