For the last several years I've been very happy with my winter underpinnings situation: a Uniqlo heattech camisole or longsleeve, no bra. I'm very small busted and find that this arrangement provides just the right amount of smoothing, support, and comfort.
The problem is summer. I've tried Uniqlo's Airism camisoles but it turns out that I do not like fabric clinging to my stomach in warm temperatures -- even fabric that purports to be designed for cooling.
Thus, I'm searching for a bralette that I can wear when it's too warm for my camisoles. Here are the MUST HAVE characteristics:
*Pullover style. No back hook closures -- too uncomfortable in the heat. I might consider a minimal front hook arrangement if the other qualities were right.
*Narrow (in vertical height) band -- no more than 3/4 inch. Any wider and it will roll uncomfortably on my short torso. Needs to end just under the bust, too -- no longline styles.
*Minimal construction -- I don't want underwire, padding, etc.
*Narrow/spaghetti straps -- I don't need a sports bra type thing.
*Triangle-shaped cups -- My "placeholder" bralette is shown in the pictures below. It has most of the right qualities, but the lack of separation between the cups gives me a monoboob effect. The result is appropriate (it smooths my shape a bit and hides the nips) and comfortable enough for me to wear it grudgingly when the weather demands (this is as good as it gets with me and bras, haha). But I'd love to find something more flattering.
Has anyone seen something that ticks all these boxes available in the US? I have a small frame so can consider tween/teen styles as well as women's. Thanks in advance for any leads!
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