Identify this bra! (Or find me a similar one!)

March 6, 2017 12:40 PM

I was watching Chungking Express last night, and love the look of the bra that the air hostess wears in one scene (image taken from a review of the DVD transfer / scene from the movie – bra appears from 01:30). Any idea where it or a very similar model could be found? I realise that this film is 23 years old, so the exact model my no longer be available – bra sleuths, help me out!
posted by Cantdosleepy to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

What size are you?
posted by FirstMateKate at 12:46 PM on March 6, 2017

Best answer: That was my preferred style of bra before I boob'd out of them. If you're trying to house a larger chest, be aware that this style might not be an option for you above about a D.

It's called a balconette bra, and you may also have luck adding the word demi to your search.
posted by phunniemee at 12:46 PM on March 6, 2017 [4 favorites]

Grown up, last-you-a-long-time bra if you're a larger chest, or small fashion bra for teens, if you just want it for aesthetic purposes.
posted by FirstMateKate at 12:51 PM on March 6, 2017

Best answer: Yeah, the search term you want is 'balconette' - that's what that style is!
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:07 PM on March 6, 2017

If you need a D to K cup, the Panache "Envy" looks similar.
posted by Maladroid at 7:21 PM on March 6, 2017

Best answer: Yeah it's a balconette bra. Here's one from Figleaves (A-DD) that's pretty damn similar.
posted by Crystalinne at 9:39 PM on March 6, 2017

Response by poster: Thanks all – just the term of art I needed!
posted by Cantdosleepy at 1:16 PM on March 8, 2017 [1 favorite]