Tops and Shirts With Built-In Bras: A Simple Guide
Built-in bra tops guide
Quick answer
Shirts with a built-in bra have a bra sewn inside, so you can skip a separate one. You can find them as tank tops, camis, tees and dresses. Kischt makes one top with a built-in bra: the Aurelle, a fitted cami with a padded shelf bra. Kischt does not make shirts or dresses.
Kischt Aurelle Built-In Bra Tank Top 3-Pack, Everyday Trio, $69.95 ($23.32 each). 30-day returns. Free shipping over $50.
- Built-in bras come in tanks, camis, tees and dresses.
- Kischt makes a cami with a padded shelf bra.
- No wire and no hooks, in sizes XS to 5XL.
- Light, gentle support for everyday wear.
- Wear it under an open shirt for a shirt look.
Kinds of shirts and tops with built-in bras
- Tank tops: a sleeveless top with a bra sewn inside. Straps can be thin or wide.
- Camis: like a tank, often with thin straps.
- Tees: short sleeves, with a bra layer inside. A good pick if you want your arms covered.
- Dresses: some sundresses and slip dresses have a shelf bra in the top part.
What is inside the Kischt top with built-in bra
The Aurelle has a padded shelf bra with smooth, molded cups on a soft elastic band. The pads are sewn in, so they stay in place in the wash.
There is no wire, no hooks and no clasps. A smooth lining covers the bra, so no bra lines show. The support is light and gentle, for everyday wear, not for sport.
Sizes run XS to 5XL with a close fit. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.
How to style summer tops with built-in bras
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On its own
Wear it alone with jeans, trousers or a skirt. The smooth fabric feels light on warm days.
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Under an open shirt
Wear an open shirt over it. You get a shirt look with the bra built in.
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Under a blazer
Add a blazer for work. No bra straps will peek out.
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With a cardigan
When the evening gets cool, add a light cardigan on top.
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Pick a color
Noir, Cloud and Crème are easy basics. Lilac and Cerise add color, and Mist is a soft gray.
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At home
Keep it on for slow summer days at home.
Sizes, colors and prices
- Sizes
- XS to 5XL (9 sizes). Close fit. If you are between sizes, pick the larger one and check the size guide.
- Colors
- Noir (black), Cloud (white), Crème (beige), Mist (heather gray), Cerise (burgundy) and Lilac (lavender).
- Price
- $29.95. 3-pack $69.95 ($23.32 each). 6-pack $119.95 ($19.99 each).
- Fabric
- Smooth nylon and elastane jersey with moderate stretch.
- Care
- Hand wash, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag. Reshape the cups and lay flat to dry.
Start with the Everyday Trio
Kischt Aurelle Built-In Bra Tank Top 3-Pack, Everyday Trio · $69.95 ($23.32 each)
Black, white and beige, $23.32 each. 30-day returns. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Shop the Everyday TrioOr start with one Noir tank: $29.95
Questions? Email hello@kischt.com.
Common questions
Does Kischt make shirts with a built-in bra?
No. Kischt makes a tank top, the Aurelle, with a padded shelf bra. You can wear it under an open shirt or cardigan.
What is a shelf bra shirt?
It is a top with a shelf bra inside. A shelf bra is a soft band, sometimes with cups, that gives light support.
Are tops with built-in bras good for summer?
They can be, since you skip a layer. The Aurelle is smooth nylon and elastane that feels light on warm days.
Are there sleeveless tops with built-in bra?
Yes. Tank tops and camis are sleeveless. The Kischt Aurelle is a sleeveless cami with thin spaghetti straps.
What sizes does the Kischt top come in?
Sizes run XS to 5XL, in six colors. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.
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Updated by the Kischt team.
Returns: you have 30 days after you get your order to request a refund. Details are in the return policy.