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I say bustier. I'm with ya on the busty (34D here!) and I'm TOTALLY going to wear one. I think Victoria's Secret has a bustier that has their infinity edge, so it'll just blend against your skin and you won't get that weird bra-line. Or maybe you should try a specialty lingerie shop... I'm sure they are experts in this! Take these pictures of you in your dress, and let them know your concerns.
No bra! I'm having the same issue with my daughter but I think you both look perfect in your dresses! No bra! lol
I have a similar dress and I'm struggling with the same suggestion. I'm leaning towards getting a bustier just to help ensure that everything stays in place all day. However, I really don't want to add any more layers either.
It's a lovely dress, and you look beautiful in it. Could you bring the strapless bra to your seamstress who is doing alterations and ask for her opinion? My dress is low in the back, so they are sewing a loop that I can put my bra through to keep it from slipping up. They might be able to do the same for you, or to sew your bra into the dress to keep it in place. Oh, and to be clear - I am mentioning bra options to you only to give you extra information, since I don't know enough about dress construction to know if you should wear a bra and I don't want to sound like I am pushing that option.
It is a corset bodice, right? No, you do not need a bra. I also have a corset bodice and I will not do a bra.
I'm kinda worried about underboob sweat. Anybody else have this issue? Are there special pads I can put under my girls to absorb it? Is spray deoderant a bad idea??
I just don't want to add more layers...and with the corset back i think everything will stay in place though. Momma better lace me in tight though!!!
Nobody thinks I look saggy in this, do they? I'll be laced in tighter so I have more lift, but I just hate when I see women whose boobs are unsupported. I want to introduce them to victoria secret =]
I had the same question with my dress and actually went to my first fitting thinking I would go bra-less. I didn't like the look and didn't feel secure (also a D cup) so rescheduled my dress fitting so I had time to go to a bra fitting specialist. BEST move I could have made. I took a picture of the dress with me and had an hour long fitting with a great bra specialist who found me the perfect bustier and spanx shaper. It worked really well and I'm glad I did it. At the second dress fitting, it looked much better. (For anyone in/near NYC, go to Bra Tenders - they are amazingly helpful.) I would definitely reccomend going to a specialist, whatever you end up doing.
Good luck!
I don't have a seamstress b/c it doesn't need any alterations actually! That's a size 10, right off the rack! It's like it was made for me, lol. My mom is adding the bustle but that's pretty basic. Only cuz i can't lace myself into the damn thing!
It was a good idea though. But with 3 weeks to go I don't really have time to drop it off anywhere.
Let me preface this by saying I am a sweater. I sweat all the time. Its not particularly attractive, but it happens.
Anyway, I also wore a strappless dress with a corset back, and went bra-less. I'm also a 36DD, and didn't want to add extra girth to my frame. With a corset back, you'll be able to get the girls in nice and tight, and the secret to no sweating is baby power. Use a big fluffy brush and baby power yourself up from the middle of your ribcage to right up under your bewbs. Works like a charm!
I say, no bra. How thin is your dress? Do you really think you will sweat through?
I had a similar shaped dress, and I had planned to go bra-less because my dress was holding me in pretty well anyway. But when I visited my seamstress she insisted I needed to wear a bra in order for the structure of the dress to hang properly on my hips. She modified an off-the-rack bustier (cut down the top to keep it from sticking out of the dress) and I have to say that she was right. The dress hung much better and made me look far slimmer with the bra on.
Well, our wedding is outside in June. I'm going to be in and out from 4pm til 630pm. Pics from 4-545 or so and ceremony at 630. I sweat at the gym but I think that's a duh.
@ktdid23, that's pretty much what I needed to hear! I don't want my chest to look HUGE in my dress. No porn star look for me please! That's definitely a good idea with the powder. I wouldn't be concerned so much, but with my bra size, it's a big difference. I used to be a D and it never bothered me...now it just feels like SO much weight to keep supported unless I feel like I'm wearing a chastity bra!
Or i look like a mother cow, which is not pretty. Keep any ideas or personal opinions coming though!
I was going to go bra-less in my dress (36C here), but I've bought a seamless longline bra to try on with the dress just in case. The bra I got has absolutely NO padding at all, so I don't think it will be adding much in the way of girth, but will provide the shaped look that I desire. I'll keep you posted when it arrives!
I'm a 36DD as well and I think I am going to try the no bra approach. I bought a bustier, but the bones were poking into my ribs within minutes. Very painful. I also felt like the bustier pushed everything up higher (not always a bad thing!), but including in the back. My dress is similar to yours and I think you'll be fine without one since you can adjust the corset. Our wedding is outdoors in August, so I am making sure I have some cotton underlining in there to wick away moisture.
Well I originally bought a bustier and a poofy slip.....and am now thinking about not wearing either one! lol (Yay wasted money)
I wear a 34/36 D bra and I'm also thinking of wearing no bra and a good pair of spanx with legs lol....the slip does make the skirt of the gown sit well butttt our wedding is in the middle of July in Kentucky....andd I sweat easy....sooo I'm thinking I would absolutely die with all those undergarments on! lol
OH and my dress is not a corset back but it is strapless and shaped a lot like yours.
I am busty myself, and my seamstress is sewing cups into the dress for me. I have had it done for every formal that I have ever worn. You can't tell, because they are sewn inside.
HTH!
You look fantastic in that dress! My dress is a corset back with a shape similar to yours, except it has off the shoulder sleeves rather than being strapless. I'm a 34D or DD but when I'm laced into that sucker, the girls are basically locked and loaded. I might get cups sewn in if the seamstress thinks it's a good idea, but I'm not adding any extra layers I don't need. I'm getting married August 8 and it'll be hot. I vote for no bra, but make sure the laces are secure! 
After doing bridal alterations for many years I can say that 99% of gowns need bras. When a gown is designed it is done on a form made to simulate a woman's body in appropriate undergarments. A strapless dress needs a bustier or long line bra. There are many styles and some are very smooth with no bones showing. That said the best thing you can do is try on several with your dress and see which one works. A good seamstress can alter the bra if it shows up front or can lower the back if it shows there.
Your bridal shop should have a selection of bras for you to try or find a specialty shop and be fitted correctly. Bring your gown with you if you can.
Just another tip...let your waist carry the weight of your dress. To make a strapless dress feel secure it should be the tightest at your waist not at the top - if a strapless gown fits you in the waist it will not feel like it is slipping down all the time - easily done with a corset back just pull it tight at the waist. For those of you with a zipper - have your seamstress make your dress snug at the waist and add a waist stay - some call it a seat belt - usually a wide (3") length of elastic with a bra closure. It is sewn into the dress and should be tight.
Just trying to help - I hate to see a bride hitching up a strapless dress all night - looks awful not to mention how uncomfortable it is.
OOOoo thanks, great idea! I'm thinking I won't need a bra now. I think I just fit the crazy weird bridal sizes so well I should just roll with it and dust myself down with some anti-sweat powder and if i get a little too sweaty I guess there's no harm in bringing my bra. I just am afraid to add extra material to my already plentiful busom.
Tight in the waist, check! I guess that's how you avoid the squishies, too? That's awesome, I hate the squishy skin near my armpits. It looks so unflattering.
I feel like you'd be able to see the lines of a long lined bra...it's awfully fitted through my hips, right? I mean, wouldn't you see the band of the bottom of it near my belly button when i bend over or move? Maybe I should check out Kohl's. Maybe not? eesh
Oh man.
I would say you should get a long line bra. They are amazing. It is the only strapless bra that stays up on my big chest. So I would at least try one on. Its not really that padded, just enough to keep its shape. So i you are going the bra route I think this would be a good option.
I have a very similar body type as you (same bra size too) and for me, I don't think I could be truly comfortable without a bra, especially in a strapless dress. So, I think it is more of a comfortability factor than anything else. I would try to find a lightweight tube bustier that will keep the girls in place.
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I had a bustier bra and the tops of our dresses are very similar. You couldn't see the bra at all, so you should be ok with that.
Ok, just rolled over the other posts. So sorry if I repeat. I know there are these self stick type bra things. I think they are supposed to give support, (although I wouldn't trust it). But that's not your concern. What I'm thinking is that they probably would help some with sweating...
Also, a bit unconventional but could you use deodorant on the girls? Sorry I don't quite have the same problem. Just some thoughts.
fancifaieri --Thank you so much for the advice! I've been debating recently about a bra for my dress, too. It's not strapless, it's tank-style and very low cut (in a V) in the front. My seamstress was initially going to sew cups in, but they made me look too busty, which didn't actually look right with the cut of the dress (I'm already a 34D). Dress looked great at my second fitting. But at my final fitting, the top didn't seem to sit flat, as it had before (mind you I'd lost about 4 lbs in between). I found one bra at Macy's, which hardly seemed to actually hold anything and which I deemed completely useless. Do I go with those paste-on cup thingys? Someone on WB recommended Nordstrom for bra fittings. Should I do that or a specialty shop? Why is this so difficult?
Cantabrigian
Without seeing the dress on you it's difficult to say what is the problem. If you have lost some weight it might be that. If the front is puckering just slightly you can have your seamstress run some narrow elastic in the seam allowance - this will pull in the excess without having to tear the dress apart again.
I noticed you are in Stowe, VT. Sorta my old stamping grounds - New Hampshire - miss the spring, summer and fall but not the winter anymore<G>
I hope this helped. If you want to take a photo the way the dress fits now and post it to me I'd be happy to take another look. Also any changes you make might be better done closer to the wedding. Were you trying to loose weight or do you loose it when you are busy and/or stressed?
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Long line bra is another name for bustier. Depending on how your dress is cut that might be an option. Is it low in the back as well as the front?
I'm a very similar shape and cup size and my dress is a lot like yours too - strapless and fitted through the hips and then flares out. I know that my dress provides a lot of support because it is also a corset back, but I think I will be wearing a long line bra just because I feel more comfortable that way. I know my dress won't (cant!) fall down, but I like the added reassurance I guess. I am now on the hunt for one that's not padded or too itchy like the last lacy one I bought!
I'm not sure but the dress looks like a thick enough material that any boning and such would not show through. I know when I was trying on dresses I always used the salons' bras and they only showed through the much lighter, flowier fabrics. I also didn't think they added any noticable bulk to any area.
I think sewing cups in would also be an easy, cheap alteration that might help you feel better about the sweat thing.
@ cantabrigian a longline bra is a lot like a bustier, they stay up waaaay better than a normal strapless bra.
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I just got my ivory Goddess longline bra from Lauren Silva Group today. I tried it on with the dress, and I have to admit that I wasn't thrilled. The bra was a 36C, but it must run a little big because it wasn't staying up like I would like it to, and had some extra fabric around the waist and just under the cups. However, I will say that the boning in the cups was a really nice feature.
Now I'm thinking of just getting a cup sewn in and seeing if that is enough support (with the cinched up corset back). I don't know... I just wish I could lose weight there. I'd love to be the perfect B cup!
I'm not at all busty (A cup) so I can't offer advice on whether to wear a bra, but I did want to say that using a stick on bra (like Nu Bra) is not a good idea if you are worried about sweat. I wear the lighter verson of the Nu Bra fairly often with backless and/or strapless stuff. It sticks great and works well for me, but it doesn't breathe at all...it would probably make you sweat more.
But the deodorant and powder ideas both sound like potentially good ones. This might be really weird, but maybe you could try foot powder since it's specifically designed to absorb sweat.
I myself tend to sweat a lot generall (and esp. under arm). Especially when I'm nervous it's like buckets. So I'm really concerned about what to do with my strapless dress...esp. b/c the more effective anti-perspirants don't tend to be clear. Yikes!
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Doctorgirl can you exchange the bra for another size? You should probably be in a 34C. A long line should be quite tight it shouldn't slip or move around at all.
I hope you can change it.
hahaha, i was secretly thinking about the odor eaters powder that I have. I sprinkle it in my sockless style shoes so i don't get sweaty stinky feet =]
Whenever I tried on dresses in the shops, they always offered me a bra, but they never had them in my size. wtf, right?
LoL, doctorgirl, I forgot what it's like to be a B cup! it's been so long ago, HAHA, I would kill to wear low cut shirts without falling out. *sigh*
I've been using dove extra clear moisturizing solid (the clear solid or something like that) and I find it to be pretty awesome. It does wear off after about 12 hours or so, but it does a great job. I apply it before i go to the gym and I sweat through EVERYTHING i wear. We're talking through 2 sports bras, a tank, my shorts, it's pretty to say the last. But i never get smelly and my underarms are dry.
Spanx and other shapewear companies make higher rise shorts that come up right to under the bust line. I have a pair from a British company that are called Magic Knickers, and they stay up right under the boobies without ever rolling down (and I'm 5'11'' so they have a loooooong way to stretch). Maybe that would work for you?
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ejs4y8 - I'm also a 36DD and I've got to tell you I cannot fathom leaving the house without a bra. By the way that is a gorgeous dress and you look amazing in it! So, yes it's snug in the hips, but a long line undergarment that fits your body will not show. I got this from David's--
<div style="font-family: arial,helvetica; font-size: 12px">Satin and Lace Torsolette <div style="font-family: arial,helvetica; font-size: 12px">Item SKU: 8949DD36WH-12794<div style="font-family: arial,helvetica; font-size: 12px">And it gives me great lift and stability with unnoticeable padding. It also goes past my waist so it prevents that awkward lower belly fat roll (that I have, not saying you do). And, it's actually kind of sexy, so it'll be suitable for when he takes the dress off! Remember, you'll be dancing up a storm, you want those girls reigned in! And finally with the sweat issue, I'd say have a cotton layer in between you and the dress for SURE or you'll be so uncomfortable. Good luck because this is in 6 days!!!!
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I am also wearing a strapless dress and was planning on going braless...then I found out that it only cost $20 to have bra cups added to the dress. It gave me a slight lift and kept me from feeling as flattened. Also I would imagine it would provide a little protection from the sweat issue you are concerned with .
I think you look great in the dress w/out the bra tho. You appear to have good lift and separation for the girls:)
I say no bra and my secret tip for controling underboob sweat: Maxi pads! Stick them directly in the dress under your boobs. Those suckers will absorbe everything!
Another thing that's great for sweating is Drysol. It's an OTC extra strength anti-perspirant. You apply it at night for 3 or 4 nights (caution: it burns like a b!tch!) and you won't need any deodorant for the next month. It's AMAZING for underarms and feet!
I understand your dilemma. As a 34DD I was hoping no bra, but it was just necessary. I find Victoria Secret bras do not fit me well--so do not feel like you must get something there. I got a long line bra from a specialty shop for $60. It feels like a waste but the bottom line is they fit it to me, and it supports me properly in the dress (if you can't find a bra that fits you right, a seamstress can actually alter the bra cups). My seamstress is putting a little velcro into the upper sides of the dress so that my bra will sit perfectly with the dress, and I wont have to tug it into place at any point. My dress came with that waist elastic band- it does make a difference too. Oh, and Drysol is great- just dont overdo it. Your body is supposed to sweat to cool itself off. Try it out a few weeks beforehand. You can buy it at CVS over the counter.
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I've been debating for months on if i need a bra or not. I have a strapless...it works, but I don't want to add more girth to my chest--it's padded and I don't want you to see the wiring in it on such a snug dress. It has enough boning and material...but i'm worried about possibly sweating through my dress. Nice, pretty underboob sweat. But I don't want a strapless bra falling down all night. I've considered a bustier, but will you see it thorugh a slim fit dress? I'm a little busty--36DD, otherwise I'd say no bra at all. Plus, won't a bustier just be like, doubling up on material and the boning? Not sure it works for my frock.I love how curvy i look in it and I don't want to bulk up the figure i've been working on so hard
What do you ladies think? Pros and cons of wearing something under your wedding dress? I'm definitely wearing some long shorts spanx style to keep my thighs from chafing and to avoid any pantylines.
Here's the pic. I know a lot of you have seen my dress....I really just don't know if i should bra it up or not. And I can't lace myself into it so I pretty much don't get to wear it until the day of! I'm totally winging it. HELP. It's diamond white
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