Chichi Castelnango
Alma Sheer Embroidered Plunge Bra
CA$105.00CAD
In Stock
This Alma sheer embroidered plunge bra from Chichi Castelnango is an underwire bra made from delicate tulle with a nude mesh base and red floral embroidery. It features soft, unpadded cups for a natural shape, adjustable thin straps, a two-hook back closure, and moderate support. The bra includes scalloped and ruffled trim; a matching panty (22517-26003) is sold separately.
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Color
Red
Size
32-B32-C34-B34-C34-D36-B36-C
Specifications
Delicate embroidered plunge bra with soft, unpadded underwire cups for a natural shape.
Embroidered tulle, unpadded underwire cups, adjustable straps, two-hook closure, ruffled trim.
- Material
- Embroidery: 100% polyester; Elastic: 92% polyester, 8% spandex
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Additional Attributes
- delicate embroidered tulle
- soft unpadded underwire cups for natural shape
- adjustable thin straps
- two-hook closure
- moderate support
- ruffled trim
- matching panty sold separately
- plunge neckline
Product Insights
The Alma Sheer Embroidered Plunge Bra from Chichi Castelnango, a Simons exclusive, is a fashion piece for special occasions rather than everyday wear. It delivers the hand-finished luxury cue of high-end European lingerie with ruffled trim, yet at a value price of $105 with design features typical of $150+ bras. Unpadded underwire cups follow the bust’s natural shape without bulk, and the deep plunge eliminates visible lines under low necklines. The sheer unpadded tulle maximizes breathability and lies flat for packability, but also means nipple visibility is inherent under light or thin tops. Optimal for small-to-medium busts (32-36 B-D), the bra provides moderate support for low-to-moderate activity. The 100% polyester embroidery dries quickly and resists fading, but the band provides 80% of support and requires careful washing and drying to avoid elastic fatigue. Sensitive skin should test the textured embroidered tulle first. Store folded to prevent permanent stretch.
Verified claims
- Luxury detailing
- Ruffled trim delivers the hand-finished luxury cue of high-end European lingerie.
- Use case
- Designed as a fashion piece for special occasions rather than everyday wear.
- Value
- Simons exclusive brand delivers $105 bra with $150+ design features.
- Natural silhouette
- Unpadded underwire cups follow the bust's natural shape without bulk.
- Sheer visibility
- Nipple visibility is inherent in this sheer, unpadded bra under light or thin tops.
- Size range
- Optimal for small-to-medium busts (32-36 B-D) where unpadded underwire provides natural lift.
- Care
- Hand wash cold and flat dry to preserve the natural silhouette; avoid heat that damages spandex.
- Packability
- Lies flat without padding, slipping nearly unseen into any bag.
- Limitations
- Nipple visibility under light tops; moderate support, not for high-impact.
- Breathability
- Unpadded tulle cups maximize airflow, create natural shape, and offer moderate support.
- Material performance
- 100% polyester embroidery dries quickly and resists fading; band elastic requires dryer avoidance for support.
- Sheerness
- Sheer unpadded tulle is transparent; nipple visibility expected under thin tops.
- Sensitive skin
- Embroidered tulle may feel textured; sensitive skin should test wear first.
- No-show under low necklines
- Unpadded tulle and plunge gore eliminate visible bra lines under low necklines.
- Sheer coverage
- Sheer tulle may reveal nipples under light-colored or thin tops.
- Texture sensitivity
- Textured embroidered tulle may feel different against sensitive skin
- Moisture management
- Polyester embroidery thread dries quickly and absorbs little sweat
- Support
- Moderate support for low-to-moderate activity and sizes 32-36 B-D.
- Everyday wear
- Unlined sheer cups disappear under low necklines, pack flat, and breathe well.
- Longevity
- Band provides 80% of support; replace when elastic fatigues.
- Fit
- Designed for 32–36 B–D busts with unpadded underwire for natural lift.
- Plunge
- Deep plunge with unpadded cups eliminates bulk under low necklines.
- Storage
- Store folded with cups stacked upward; hanging causes permanent tulle stretch.
- Band replacement
- Replace bra when band rides up on tightest hook; embroidery then under strain.
- Embroidery quality
- The red embroidery is wash-fast with polyester threads that resist water distortion.
- Embroidery stability
- Polyester embroidery resists distortion and fading due to low moisture regain and disperse dye fixation.
Product record
- Title
- Alma Sheer Embroidered Plunge Bra
- Brand
- Chichi Castelnango
- Price
- 105 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar embroidered plunge bras
- Ruffled trim adds a romantic, hand-finished look that is a hallmark of European luxury lingerie; its inclusion at this price point makes the Alma feel like a curated piece rather than mass-market, giving the shopper a tactile luxury cue without the four-figure price tag usually required for similar detailing.
- As a label developed for Simons, the Alma bra skips the wholesale markup of independent lingerie brands, allowing the $105 price to fund design details (ruffled trim, embroidered tulle, soft underwire) that typically appear at $150+ tiers — essentially, the shopper gets the look of a boutique find through a department store's direct sourcing.
Unlined plunge fit and natural shaping
- The available sizes span only 32–36 band and B–D cup, which places the bra squarely in the small-to-medium bust category; within this range, the unpadded underwire and moderate support are typically enough to provide secure, natural lift without the need for extra reinforcement or heavy-duty engineering.
- Because the cup is made only of embroidered tulle without the millimeter-thick spacer foam found in even the lightest T-shirt bras, the bra takes up almost no space in a drawer and disappears under tissue-weight tops with no discernible edge — a key reason unlined styles are favored by minimalists and frequent travelers.
- Without padding or molded cups, the bra allows the bust to hold its own natural projection rather than re-shaping it into a uniform round contour — a look that reads as authentic rather than engineered, and can be especially appealing under drapey or bias-cut clothing where the breast moves naturally.
- The single-layer embroidered tulle cup allows significantly more airflow than even a lightly lined bra, which makes this style a go-to for summer events or layering under non-breathable fabrics when trapped heat becomes uncomfortable.
- The deep center front of the plunge silhouette paired with unpadded cups means there’s no ridge of foam to telegraph through slinky fabrics — it sits flush against the sternum and disappears under low V-necklines up to the point where the gore would normally protrude.
Embroidered tulle care and longevity
- Even lightweight tulle can stretch permanently if a bra is hung by the straps or band; storing it folded with cups stacked upwards (as recommended for delicate lingerie) keeps the tulle from elongating and the elastic band from losing its shape, which is especially important for a fashion piece you might not wear daily.
- When the band's spandex fatigues—the first sign is the band riding up even on the tightest hook—the cups take on strain they aren't designed for; in a sheer embroidered style that means the delicate tulle cup fabric risks tearing under tension, so replacing the bra at the onset of band slack actually protects the embroidery investment.
- The vivid red hue comes from disperse dyes that lock into the polyester fiber core during production, earning a wash-fastness rating of at least 4 out of 5 on the ISO scale—meaning you'll see virtually no bleeding onto the tulle or other garments even after repeated hand washing in cold water.
- The band's 8% spandex is by far the most heat‑sensitive component; even a low‑heat tumble dryer degrades elastane faster than any everyday stress, and fabric softeners chemically break down spandex fibers—avoiding both and air‑drying the bra flat preserves the elastic's snap and the moderate support it's designed to deliver.
- The embroidery thread absorbs only about 0.4% moisture—far less than cotton (8%) or silk (11%)—so the decorative motifs won't swell, distort, or weaken when hand washed in cold water; the thread stays dimensionally stable through repeated gentle cycles without the fraying or curling that plagues natural-fiber embroidery.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Sheer nude mesh plunge bra worn by a model, with red floral embroidery, thin red satin shoulder straps, underwire cups and scalloped embroidered trim along the lower band; matching sheer panty partially visible.
- Cup constructionTwo underwire plunge cups made from sheer nude mesh with visible vertical and diagonal seam lines shaping each cup.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Embroidery patternRed floral embroidery stitched across the sheer mesh on the cups and lower band, forming vine-like stems and small flower motifs.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Strap detailThin red satin shoulder straps attach to the top outer edge of each cup and run over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lower band and trimSheer embroidered lower band with scalloped embroidered edge and a slightly ruffled trim along the bottom of the band.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Matching panty visiblePartial view of a matching sheer nude mesh panty with the same red floral embroidery and scalloped trim at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine, translucent mesh fabric for cups and panty showing underlying skin tone through the material.
Other
Studio-style lifestyle shot featuring a seated model cropped at neck and thighs, neutral wall background and textured beige carpet; soft, even lighting with mild shadows.
- Shot compositionSeated model shown from upper chest to upper thighs, facing slightly toward camera; image cropped above the nose and below the mid-thigh.
- Background and surfacePlain light-colored wall behind the model and a textured beige carpet beneath the model's hip and leg.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused lighting producing even skin tones and gentle shadows under the arms and along the torso.
- Model presenceHuman model wearing the garment; face partially visible but cropped so facial identity details are not shown.
Colors
nude beige· sheer mesh cups and panty base#F3BEA3bright red· embroidery and straps#BA7D5B- Cup constructionTwo underwire plunge cups made from sheer nude mesh with visible vertical and diagonal seam lines shaping each cup.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a sheer embroidered bra on a model showing adjustable shoulder straps, a two-strap back band with hook-and-eye closure, and scalloped embroidered side wings in red over nude mesh.
- Shoulder strapsTwo narrow red fabric shoulder straps with gold-tone rectangular adjusters positioned on the upper back.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Back band constructionBack closure area features a horizontal hook-and-eye panel attached to two parallel thin red elastic bands that run toward the side wings.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Sheer embroidered side wingsSide wings made from nude sheer mesh embroidered with red floral vine motifs and a scalloped embroidered edge visible at the right and left sides.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hardware detailsSmall gold-tone metal rings where straps meet the band and gold-tone rectangular sliders on the straps.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible matching pantyLower back shows matching sheer nude mesh panty with red floral embroidery and scalloped edge at the waistline.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a plain light background showing the product from mid-shoulder to lower back with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of a model showing the back, with the head turned slightly to the right so the right profile is partially visible.
- Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, diffuse lighting producing even skin tones and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model partialModel torso from upper shoulders to hips is visible; arms are relaxed at the sides and the face is cropped except for the right profile.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment and skin with natural color rendering and no visible text or labels.
Colors
deep red· straps and elastic bands#AC021Bbright red embroidery· embroidered motifs#A46344nude mesh· sheer mesh base#EDBEA1- Shoulder strapsTwo narrow red fabric shoulder straps with gold-tone rectangular adjusters positioned on the upper back.
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Q&A
4 answered- How sheer is the embroidery and tulle? Will the bra be visible under light-colored or thin tops, especially the nipple area?
- The bra is made of unpadded, delicate embroidered tulle, so it is sheer. The embroidery provides some visual texture but does not fully conceal; nipple visibility is expected under light-colored or thin tops, especially since it is an unlined, unpadded style.
- Is the embroidered tulle comfortable against the skin for all-day wear, or does it cause irritation for those with sensitive skin?
- The materials—polyester embroidery and spandex elastic—are typically soft and non-irritating. However, the embroidered tulle has a textured surface that may feel different against sensitive skin. Most wearers find it comfortable for all-day use, but those with very sensitive skin should test the fit or wear it for shorter periods initially.
- How does the moderate support level translate in practice? Is this bra suitable for everyday wear or more for special occasions?
- With moderate support and soft, unpadded underwire cups, this bra provides natural shaping suitable for low-to-moderate activity. It is designed more as a fashion piece with its sheer embroidery and ruffled trim, making it ideal for special occasions or days when you want a delicate look, rather than for high-impact daily wear.
- What are the specific care instructions? Can the bra be machine washed on a gentle cycle, or is hand washing required to maintain the embroidery?
- To maintain the delicate embroidery and tulle, we recommend hand washing in cold water with a gentle detergent and laying flat to dry. While a machine wash on a gentle cycle inside a lingerie bag may be acceptable, hand washing is safest to preserve the fabric.