A bralette is a soft, wire-free bra that pulls on over the head and is sized S to LL rather than by band and cup. Wacoal Singapore's bralettes are the GOCOCi range — including the Synchro bra tops — in plain and lace, most with a patented peanut-shaped pad that holds its shape without a wire.
Sized M, L and LL. Use your usual top size as the starting point; if you are between sizes, take the larger one.
Bralette vs bra vs bra top, sizing and common questions
Bralette, bra or bra top — what is the difference?
| Bralette (GOCOCi) | Bra top (Synchro) | Fitted bra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizing | M, L, LL | S to 5L | Band and cup |
| Closure | Pull on | Pull on | Hook and eye |
| Wire | None | None | Wired or non-wired |
| Support | Light to moderate | Light | Full |
| Best for | Everyday comfort, lounging, sleep | Layering, sleep, home | Shape and all-day support |
Wacoal's Synchro bra tops have no elastic under the bust, which is what makes them comfortable enough to sleep in. Sizing for bra tops is on the bra size chart, which includes a chart converting your bra size to S–5L.
Who is a bralette right for?
- Smaller to medium busts — where lift matters less than comfort.
- Days off, working from home, travel — nothing rigid to press while you sit.
- Sleeping — if you prefer to wear something, this is the category for it.
- Singapore's humidity — a soft pull-on style breathes better than a thick moulded cup, which holds heat against the skin.
If you need shape and support for a full working day, especially in a larger cup, a fitted non-wired bra with a firm band will hold better than a bralette.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bralette?
A soft, wire-free bra that pulls on over the head rather than fastening at the back, usually sized S to LL instead of by band and cup. Wacoal Singapore's version is the GOCOCi range.
Do bralettes give support?
Light to moderate. They are cut for comfort rather than lift, so they suit smaller to medium busts, lounging, sleeping and days off. For a full working day in a larger cup, a fitted non-wired bra with a firm band will hold better.
What size bralette should I buy?
GOCOCi bralettes are sized M, L and LL rather than by band and cup, so use your usual top size as the starting point. If you sit between sizes, take the larger - a pull-on style that is too tight rides up.
Is a bra top the same as a bralette?
Close, but not identical. A bra top is longer and can be worn as outerwear or under an open layer. Wacoal's Synchro bra tops have no elastic under the bust, which is what makes them comfortable enough to sleep in.
Can you wear a bralette every day?
Yes. This is the category built for it - no wire, no rigid cup, nothing to press as you move. In Singapore's humidity a soft pull-on style is often more comfortable than a moulded cup, which traps heat against the skin.
Do GOCOCi bralettes have padding?
Yes, most do. They use a patented peanut-shaped pad designed to stay in place rather than shift in the wash, so the shape holds without a wire.
