Backless, Strapless or Maybe Not
by Jené Luciani
I was wondering how to wear these new trending shirts and dresses where the back is super low and most of it lace (so it\’s somewhat see-thru)! I want to wear these trends but I don\’t want to look inappropriate either! Thanks. . . . Heather
That really depends in part on how ‘busty’ you actually are. Women generally under a C-cup can try this backless strapless bra from Fashion Forms. It’s great for tricky tops where you can’t have a bra band showing in the back! However, not really supportive for larger busts. Another option is having foam cups sewn into the top. You can get them at almost any fabric/craft store and a seamstress can sew them in! it’s a great way to have ‘built-in’ coverage without having to worry about showing any straps!
ELLEN – care to weigh in on this too?
Sure! As a person who has never been able to go braless, I am particularly pleased that today’s trends actually support the idea of letting your bra show. If you want to wear these styles and are over a D cup, my suggestion is to wear a bra that either color matches the dress or coordinates so well it appears to be an “on purpose” look. This, however, will require a certain level of confidence. Do what makes you feel best!
Jene and Ellen,
Having just gone through Prom season and now the Del Mar Races coming up, I have found that the Fashion Form strapless adhesive bra you show is horrible. I brought it in last year and every woman had a problem with it loosening up on the sides within hours!
I have made women comfortable and happy in their “see-through” backed tops and dresses with – for the A and B cup woman, the original (not the 5 knockoffs out there!) Nu Bra Seamless. For the C-E cup lady, Fashion Forms makes a cup that the adhesive sticks to the top/dress, NOT the breast. Great, especially when your garment’s fabric is much too thin that there is absolutely no way to sew in a cup for support.
Hope this helps others!
With Love,
Sheree Clock
Owner/European Certified Bra-Fit Specialist
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