Many women confuse a bandeau padded bra with a tube top. They look similar but serve completely different purposes. Here is the clear difference.
Bandeau Padded Bra
Innerwear — worn under clothes. Made of thin stretchy lycra with light padding. Provides support and coverage. Stays hidden. Much smaller and tighter than a tube top. Not meant to be seen. The pack of 3 at Rs 168 is for innerwear use only.
Tube Top
Outerwear — worn as a top on its own. Made of thicker fabric — cotton, ribbed knit, or jersey. Usually no padding. Covers from bust to waist. Meant to be visible as a fashion piece. Paired with high-waist jeans, skirts, or as a layer under jackets.
Can You Wear a Bandeau as a Tube Top
No — a bandeau is too short and thin to work as outerwear. It will roll up and show underbust. For a tube top look, buy an actual tube top. For invisible innerwear under your outfits, buy the bandeau padded bra pack of 3 at Rs 168.