The cups on a full cup bra completely cover the breasts. They offer the most support of any type of bra so are a popular choice for women with large cup sizes. As they are designed for women who want more support and comfort, the shoulder straps are usually wider too. Sports bras should always have full cups. Read more

A padded bra has padding in the base of the cup to lift your breast and give the appearance of larger breasts. Padding can also refer to a light padding through the cup to hide any nipple shape, but usually when people talk about a padded bra they are meaning the type that makes your bust look larger. Read more

Push-up bras do exactly what they say, they push your breasts up and together to give maximum cleavage. They are usually plunge bras as well, this means the cups join low between the breasts so you can wear something low to show them off. They are padded so your breasts can appear a couple of cup sizes larger than they are. They are great if your breasts are smaller and you want to draw attention to them and make them look bigger. Read more