Sarda
Merlene Ebony High-Apex Plunge Bra
CA$135.00CAD
In Stock
The Merlene Ebony High-Apex Plunge Bra by Sarda at Miiyu is a moderate-support underwire bra with soft, unpadded cups that provide a natural shape. It features rugged stretch nylon blend fabric, adjustable thin straps, a two-hook back closure, and a deep V plunge design with vertical cup seams and a gold center detail. Matching panty sold separately (item 22997-2602).
- Color
- Ebony
- Material
- Rugged, stretch nylon blend fabric
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Color
Black
Size
32-B32-C34-B34-C34-D36-B36-C36-D
Specifications
High-apex plunge bra with rugged stretch nylon blend fabric, soft unpadded underwire cups for natural shape, and adjustable thin straps.
Rugged stretch nylon blend fabric, soft unpadded underwire cups, adjustable thin straps, two-hook closure, moderate support.
- Color
- Ebony · black
- Material
- Rugged, stretch nylon blend fabric
- Secondary
- elastane
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Additional Attributes
- Rugged stretch nylon blend fabric
- Soft unpadded underwire cups for natural shape
- Adjustable thin straps
- Two-hook back closure
- Moderate support
- High-apex plunge design
Product Insights
The Sarda Merlene Ebony High-Apex Plunge Bra (135 CAD, in stock) delivers a natural, unpadded silhouette with a low-gore underwire that prevents spillage and sits flat for deep V-necks. Its thin adjustable straps offer discreet fit versatility but provide less lift for fuller busts, while the stretch polyamide-spandex cups (73% polyamide, 27% spandex) create a flexible, bare-feel hold that may shift without grip lining. Designed for moderate everyday support for average 32–36 B–D busts, this bra balances a visible outerwear aesthetic with the tradeoff that its natural shape contrasts with padded versions offering dramatic cleavage and visible gold straps.
Verified claims
- Straps
- Thin adjustable straps accommodate diverse shoulders but provide less lift for fuller busts.
- Cup fit
- Unpadded underwire cups create natural lift with low center gore for deep V-necks, but stretch fabric may shift without grip lining.
- Support
- Moderate support for average bust sizes 32–36 B–D and everyday comfort.
- Shape
- Unpadded underwire and high-apex plunge create natural silhouette without bulk.
- Underwire containment
- Low-gore underwire prevents center spillage and sits flat against sternum.
- Wire pressure
- Moderate support, adjustable straps, and soft fabric minimize wire digging.
- Unpadded feel
- Unpadded cups create flexible, bare-feel hold with no hard foam edges.
- Size range fit
- Underwire scaled for average 32-36 B-D busts to avoid misplacement discomfort.
- Silhouette
- Unpadded bra provides natural shape for discreet wear; padded bra gives dramatic cleavage with visible gold straps.
- Materials
- 73% polyamide, 27% spandex gives rugged second-skin feel; padded version: poly blend with foam.
- Care
- Hand washing cold and air drying preserves the bra's stretch and shape.
- Outerwear styling
- Designed to be seen as a visible layer under sheer or open tops.
- Sheer fit
- Unpadded underwire cups lie flat under sheer fabrics and the deep plunge fits low necklines.
- Strap design
- Adjustable thin straps remain discreet under sheer or low-neck tops.
Product record
- Title
- Merlene Ebony High-Apex Plunge Bra
- Brand
- Sarda
- Price
- 135 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
High-apex plunge fit across body types
- Soft unpadded underwire cups deliver a natural breast shape without relying on foam or push-up padding; the underwire provides separation and moderate lift, resulting in a silhouette that follows the body’s own contours.
- Adjustable thin straps allow precise tensioning from the high apex, letting wearers accommodate narrower or sloped shoulders by shortening the strap to prevent slipping, or lengthening for broader shoulders to avoid digging in.
- Underwired construction in a high-apex plunge ensures that even with a low center gore, the cups maintain containment and separation — a structural detail that prevents the center spillage common in wire-free plunge styles.
- With moderate support and a size range spanning 32–36 B–D, the bra is engineered for everyday comfort on average bust volumes, where heavy-duty support is not critical and the emphasis is on a light, wearable fit.
Styling the Merlene as visible outerwear
- The Merlene line is explicitly designed to be worn visibly, with its 'lingerie or athleisure?' tagline positioning this bra as a deliberate style statement rather than a hidden underlayer—meaning you can wear it as confidently under a sheer top or an open blazer as you would underneath a shirt.
- The soft, unpadded cups create a natural silhouette that lies flat under sheer and lightweight fabrics, allowing the bra's design details to show through without adding bulk—so you can wear it visibly under a sheer blouse or organza top without looking like you're hiding a padded push-up.
- The high-apex design with a deep center plunge allows the bra to integrate seamlessly into low-cut tops and open-button shirts, showing off the structured V-shape as an intentional focal point rather than hidden scaffolding.
Merlene padded vs unpadded: shape and purpose
- Where the padded Merlene bra uses wide straps with a golden detail to amplify its 'made to be seen' attitude, this Ebony model opts for adjustable thin straps that stay discreet and won't compete with low necklines or sheer overlays.
- The padded Merlene is explicitly marketed for creating 'cleavage that always looks on point' and a 'daring deep V,' making it a statement lingerie piece, whereas the unpadded Ebony high-apex plunge bra delivers a more subdued, naturally contoured décolletage suitable for everyday wear without added volume.
- The Merlene Ebony High-Apex Plunge Bra uses soft, unpadded underwire cups to deliver a natural breast silhouette, while the padded Merlene variant layers polyurethane foam behind its cups for a boosted, cleavage-forward look.
- The unpadded Ebony bra is built from a rugged, stretch nylon blend that emphasizes durability and softness against the skin, while the padded Merlene pairs a specific 51% polyamide, 31% polyester, 18% elastane outer shell with polyurethane foam padding to achieve a non-transparent, sculpted cup.
Natural shape with unpadded underwire cups
- The high-apex design lowers the center front while maintaining coverage at the top of the cup, framing the unpadded natural shape in a deep neckline that yields subtle, soft cleavage rather than the dramatic push-up effect of padded plunges.
- The moderate support rating means the bra is engineered for daily comfort rather than high-impact stability, so the natural shape remains relaxed and unforced — ideal for everyday wear but not sufficient for activities that require locked-in support.
- Without foam padding, the cup acts as a soft shell that relies on the underwire for lift — the result is a shape that follows your natural breast contour without adding volume, giving a lightweight, bare-feel hold.
Fabric softness and what 'rugged' nylon means
- The 'rugged' descriptor refers to nylon's status as the most abrasion-resistant common textile fiber, so the fabric is built to withstand the repetitive friction of daily wear—rubbing against outerwear, seatbelts, and wash cycles—without pilling or losing its smooth surface.
- Sarda explicitly markets the Merlene collection with a 'second-skin softness' claim, a result of the high-stretch jersey's capacity to drape and move with the body rather than resisting, making the bra feel like an extension of the skin under clothing.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing close crop showing the bra worn on a model from mid-face to upper abdomen; visible features include wide V-shaped cups with vertical seam stitching, wide straps, a narrow lower band, and a small rectangular gold metal detail at the center front. Fabric appears smooth and matte in a very dark ebony tone.
- Cup shapeDeep V-shaped plunge cups with a tapered apex toward the shoulder straps and a plunging center front that reveals cleavage.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Strap widthShoulder straps are relatively wide and continue from the cup edge up over the shoulder; straps are the same fabric and color as the cups.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Center front hardwareSmall horizontal rectangular metal detail in a warm gold tone sits at the center of the lower band between the cups.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.53 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Vertical cup stitchingDecorative or structural vertical seam lines run up the front of each cup parallel to the cup edge, visible as stitched lines.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.25 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.25 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high) - Lower bandNarrow lower underbust band in matching fabric with a stitched edge that runs beneath both cups.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low-sheen matte appearance and no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped from mid-face to upper abdomen on a model against a neutral light background; right hand rests on hip. Soft, even lighting with subtle shadows emphasizes fabric texture and body contours.
- Shot compositionClose-cropped studio portrait framing from mid-face to upper abdomen, centering the chest and bra.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presencePortion of a model visible including mouth, chin, neck, shoulders, torso, and a right hand positioned on the hip.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (high) - BackgroundPlain light cream or off-white background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft even studio lighting produces gentle shadows under the bust and along the torso, with highlights on the model's skin and a slight sheen on the metal hardware.
Colors
ebony· cup and straps#362929warm gold· center hardware#CE916C- Cup shapeDeep V-shaped plunge cups with a tapered apex toward the shoulder straps and a plunging center front that reveals cleavage.
- 02
Product
Front view of a two-piece lingerie set: a deep-plunge underwired bra with wide straps and matching low-rise V-front panties in a dark ebony fabric; a small horizontal gold metal clasp sits at the bra center front underband.
- Bra cup shapeDeep V plunge cups with a high apex and visible vertical seam/dart on each cup creating a triangular cup shape
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.64 · h 0.27 (high) - Bra strapsWide fixed shoulder straps made from the same dark fabric as the cups, extending up from the cup edges to the top of the frame
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.07 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (medium) - Underband and center hardwareNarrow underband beneath cups with a small horizontal curved gold metal decorative clasp at center front
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.33 · w 0.09 · h 0.03 (high) - Bra fabric finishSmooth, matte dark fabric with minimal shine and visible topstitching along cup edges and strap seams
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.64 · h 0.27 (high) - Panties silhouetteLow-rise V-front bikini panties with a narrow waistband that angles upward at the hips
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Panties edge finishClean bonded or folded edges with no visible elastic casing or decorative trim
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio frontal crop of a model wearing the product against a neutral pale background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and the image cropped at the model's chin and mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionFrontal model shot cropped at the chin and mid-thigh showing torso and hips centered in frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a smooth pale neutral background with gentle shadows at body contours
- Model presenceFemale model wearing the garments; skin, hair, and hands visible and not part of product
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
ebony dark brown· bra and panties fabric#332424warm metallic gold· center front clasp#E4AD83- Bra cup shapeDeep V plunge cups with a high apex and visible vertical seam/dart on each cup creating a triangular cup shape
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black plunge bra worn by a model showing the back band, adjustable shoulder straps with metal rings and sliders, and a fabric-backed hook-and-eye closure.
- Back bandHorizontal fabric band across the mid-back in black with a smooth, slightly shiny finish and topstitched edging.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.49 · w 0.66 · h 0.13 (high) - Hook-and-eye closureCenter back closure with exposed hooks attached to a narrow fabric tab; hooks are visible against the band.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.52 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder strapsPair of narrow black shoulder straps running from the back band over the shoulders, each with a metal ring at the band junction and a metal slider for length adjustment.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high) - Strap material detailStraps combine a slightly wider padded section at the top of the shoulder and a narrower elastic adjustable section toward the band.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.26 (high) - StitchingParallel topstitch lines visible along the top edge of the band and along the padded portion of the strap.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.49 · w 0.66 · h 0.13 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-angle product shot on a model against a light neutral background with soft, even lighting and tight vertical crop including part of the lower torso and head profile.
- Model and poseModel shown from the rear with torso turned slightly to the right, left arm bent and cropped out of frame; head turned to the right showing partial profile and earring.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a pale neutral background producing soft shadows and minimal specular highlights.
- Crop and framingImage cropped vertically to include mid-back down to the top of the hips; shoulders and part of the head are included while lower legs are out of frame.
- Visible additional garmentLow-rise black bottoms are visible at the lower edge of the frame but appear as a separate garment from the bra.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.73 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
deep black· bra straps and back band#1D0C0B- Back bandHorizontal fabric band across the mid-back in black with a smooth, slightly shiny finish and topstitched edging.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What is the exact percentage of nylon and spandex in the fabric blend?
- The product description lists the fabric as a 'stretch nylon blend' but does not specify exact percentages. Typically, such blends in bras are around 80-90% nylon and 10-20% spandex, but this is not confirmed for this specific style.
- How high is the center gore (apex) in the high-apex design, and does it typically sit flat on the sternum for most wearers?
- The center gore height is not specified in the product details. For a high-apex plunge bra like this, the gore is typically low (around 1-2 inches) and designed to sit flat on the sternum, but fit can vary by individual body shape.
- Are the straps convertible to a racerback style, or can they be detached and reattached for different configurations?
- The product information describes adjustable thin straps but does not mention convertible or removable straps. Based on the design, the straps are likely not convertible to racerback style.
- What are the recommended care instructions (hand wash vs machine, drying method) for maintaining the rugged nylon fabric long-term?
- Care instructions are not provided in the product listing. For a rugged nylon blend bra, we recommend hand washing in cold water with mild detergent and laying flat to dry to maintain elasticity and shape. Machine washing and drying may reduce longevity.
- Does the bra have any silicone or rubber edge lining along the band or cups to prevent slipping?
- There is no mention of silicone or rubber edge lining in the product details. This bra likely uses standard fabric finishing without additional grip linings.