Post # 1
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Bumble bee
This is somewhat of a sensitive question – I apologize in advance for Too Much Information.
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 Dirty Delete 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!
Post # 3
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Busy Beekeeper
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.
Post # 4
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Honey bee
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.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
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 Dirty Delete size though – do you know if that bra DOESN’T have extra padding?? That would be awesome!
Post # 6
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Honey bee
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.
Post # 7
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Worker bee
I like Felina or Chantelle – both at nordstroms and I am a 38 Dirty Delete
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
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.
Post # 9
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Buzzing bee
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!
Post # 10
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Honey bee
hm… I’ll try looking! hold on!
Post # 11
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Worker bee
@ texasmeredith – they are the best for bras!
Post # 12
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Honey bee
Post # 13
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Buzzing bee
Post # 14
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Helper bee
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.
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
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.
Post # 16
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Busy bee
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
