Abstract: A brassiere is shown and described. The brassiere has a first helical region and a second helical region joined at the front and the back of the brassiere, each of the first and the second helical regions including an inner cup and an outer cup. The surface area of each inner cup is substantially smaller than the surface area of its respective outer cup. At least one of the inner cups may include a breast-shape conformer to conform in appearance to a breast. A reinforcing element attached along the lower portions of each of the inner cups and the outer cups define an adjustable inner cup volume independent of the inner cup base diameter. In use, the inner cup is held against a wearer when the brassiere is in an adjusted position regardless of a movement of its respective outer cup to maintain breast coverage by its respective inner cup.

Abstract: A breast enhancing brassiere is disclosed comprising a pair of laterally spaced breast cups joined together by a center section. At least one shoulder strap is connected to each breast cup. Inner cups for receiving the breasts included in each breast cup having an integral layer of padding. Outer cups are carried adjacent the inner cups having an integral layer of padding. A curved reinforcing element carried along lower and edges of the breast cup lifting the inner and outer cups when the brassiere is worn and the shoulder straps are in a properly adjusted position. Means are providing for securing the inner and outer cups together at selected areas. Upper free edges of the inner and outer edges are unattached to permit relative movements of the free edges during adjustment of the shoulder straps so that the inner cups remain firmly against the breast to enhance breast cleavage appearance while the outer cups provide a fuller breast appearance.