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shelf bra (plural shelf bras)

  1. Synonym of balcony bra (bra with half a cup)
  2. A strapped, cupless bra made of a tube of fabric with elastic bands, often as part of a camisole or swimsuit.
    • 2021 August 21 (last accessed), Tricia Christensen, “What is a Shelf Bra?”, in Info Bloom[1], archived from the original on 23 October 2021:
      The shelf bra has long been a feature of swimsuits for women who either want extra support []