Abstract: Brassiere made of elastic material, the cup assembly of which is constructed, around the two cups, at least with shoulder straps and side panels which merge into a back panel. The shoulder straps and/or the side panels are of broadened design. The brassiere is provided, on the side next to the body, with a complete lining accessible for compression pads, or is provided, on the side next to the body with lining pockets (5) in selected positions, in which compression pads (10) of resilient material can be removably accommodated. At least one lining pocket for accommodating a compression pad (11) can also be provided in the cups of the cup assembly and/or in the back panel. The compression pad is composed of a thin strip of resilient material, such as foam rubber, and has chamfered edges. The strip can be covered with seam-free material, or is accommodated in lining pockets of thin seam-free material, and has, for example, a thickness of at least 1 cm.