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Strapless, low back bra help for large chest, HELP!

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    Mrs. Louboutin    July 2010  

    This is somewhat of a sensitive question - I apologize in advance for TMI.

    I'm going to a family wedding in two weeks and planning to wear a long strapless dress. (http://www.bluefly.com/Shoshanna-blue-iris-georgette-tiered-strapless-dress/SEARCH/306653701/detail.fly) is the dress.

    Anyway, I am having the most difficult time finding a bra to wear with it.  Depending on the bra, I am a 34 DD or a 34 D.  I wanted to try to wear this dress without a strapless bra, but the top is slightly loose since this is more of a grecian style.  I tried the dress on with my normal Wacoal strapless bra, but it goes too high up in the back and also in the front.  I went to Macy's and tried on those "NuBra" stick on pad things - what a nightmare - um, those did absolutely nothing other than stick on and hang there/ flop around so to speak.  I also don't want to wear a full on bustier because I hate boning, especially how it juts out when I sit down and warps, the boning would show through the thin silk, and I don't need any shapewear help.  I'm seriously at a loss. 

    Does anyone know of any supportive strapless/ backless bras??

    Thank you!

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    I got a great inexpensive longline bra at the Lauren Silva group.  It was incredibly supportive and stayed in place.  My dress was satin, so it had to be absolutely no show through-- which it was.

    This wasn't my bra, but one that meets your criteria:

    http://www.laurensilva.com/Valmont_Molded_Convertible_Longline_Strapless_Bra_p/valm-5513.htm

    Maybe you can check them out online?  Customer service was great.

     
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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    Victorias Secret. They have that bra you can wear tons of different ways, and its a miracle. My sister has DD's and a REALLY low backed dress and it works wonders for her. I am also a D and it is the most supportive bra I have come across.

     
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    Mrs. Louboutin    July 2010  

    Thanks Mrs. DG - I am looking online at that right now - I have never seen a long line that is shorter without the boning!

    @RosieGirl - I have tried VS, but all of their strapless bras seem to have a TON of padding, which is also something I don't want.  I already don't like much cleavage.  You mention that your sister has DD size though - do you know if that bra DOESN'T have extra padding??  That would be awesome!

     
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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    I don't think it has any extra padding. Just enought to hold you up, but not like LOOK AT MY BOOBS!!!!!!!! It seems as they get bigger, the padding gets less.

     
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    FutureMrs.Awesome    July 3, 2010   San Luis Obispo

    I like Felina or Chantelle - both at nordstroms and I am a 38 DD

     
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    Mrs. Louboutin    July 2010  

    I just went to the VS website and it looks like they are no longer carrying the strapless bras?!  All go to a "This Page Cannot be Found" page.

     
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    texasmeredith      

    We wear the same bra size, so I know your pain.  Go to Nordstroms.  They are excellent at fitting you and finding you the right bra for the outfit you want to wear. 

    @FutureMrs.Awesome - I also love Chantelle and Felina!

     
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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    hm... I'll try looking! hold on!

     
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    FutureMrs.Awesome    July 3, 2010   San Luis Obispo

    @ texasmeredith - they are the best for bras!

     
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    Ella1978    June 19, 2010   Cleveland, Ohio

    Here is what I've found for you so far w/ the requirements of no boning and low back:

    http://www.isaacsultan.com/product_detail.asp?product_id=1109

    http://www.herroom.com/The-Natural-2303-Sexy-Plunge-Bra.shtml?cm_mmc=csse-_-HerRoom-_-GoogleBase-_-cgro01-2303

    http://www.herroom.com/QT-1100-Strapless-Convertible-Bustier-Bra.shtml

    No idea how supportive these are.. or where you could go to try them on.. found them all online.  Couldn't find anything at Macy's or Dillards online

     
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    Kingcake    04/09/2011  

    I have researched this for hours!  I swear I have close to an MS in Strapless bras for big boobies.

    THis is the one everyone raves about:

    Goddess Longline Lace Strapless Bra

    I haven't tried it myself, but it gives me hope that I can wear my dress and not wind up adjusting all night.

     
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    Mrs. Louboutin    July 2010  

    Thanks ladies!!  I'm going to try to see where I can try all of these on with my dress on top of going to Nordstroms and hopefully find one!  I am so glad I don't have to wear one with my wedding dress. 

     
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    marlew    October 23, 2010   Ajax, Ontario

    I don't have any great suggestions because I'm not in the US but if you have a specialty bra shop near you go there.  I went to one for my DDs and they gave me a low back corset style and it's amazingly comfortable and will be perfect with my dress

     

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