Abstract: This invention provides a brassiere construction comprising two cup portions and supporting strap portions. Each cup portion has a rounded lower periphery and tapers toward the top, and the strap portions include straps defining the peripheries of the cup portions. The cup portions are of unshaped, initially flat stretchable material attached to the straps, while a band of substantially non-stretch material is attached to the stretchable material of each cup portion along the rounded lower periphery thereof.