A full cup bra covers the entire breast from underbust to a vertical or near-vertical upper edge. It provides the most support and is common in larger cup sizes where lift and containment matter more than low necklines.
Full coverage bras are the workhorse of support lingerie — D+ cup brands like Elomi, Panache, Curvy Kate, and Goddess are built around this silhouette.
How to Identify
- Cup covers nearly all of the breast
- Upper cup edge sits high — near or above the nipple line plus several inches
- Wider side wings for support
- Almost always underwired
- Multiple hooks at the back closure (3 or 4 hooks, not 2)
