A [[bra]] that provides at best minimal support under the breasts, leaving the upper part and nipples exposed.  As the name suggests, it is essentially a "shelf" to hold up the breasts.

[b]Example:[/b] post #1143998

The term "shelf bra" may also refer to "built-in bras" that may be included in some garments, such as tank tops and swimsuits.  This tag is [b]only[/b] for the specific piece of lingerie and [b]not[/b] for the feature built into garments.

h4. See also

* [[Tag group:bra]]
トップレスブラ