Where did you find your backless (or low back) bra?

destinationtake2

I am trying to figure out where to start in purchasing a bra to wear with this dress. I have tried the "petals" before and know that I need more than that.  Any thoughts or experiences?  

amelisha

Can you have cups sewn in? The sticky backless bras are all right, but I think you get as good support of better from something sewn in and it's way more comfortable. That said, I have one like this (not VS though) and I like it better than the all-silicone ones: https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/lingerie-extras/u-plunge-backless-push-up-bra-style-secrets?ProductID=4180&CatalogueType=OLS

destinationtake2

amelisha said:

Can you have cups sewn in? The sticky backless bras are all right, but I think you get as good support of better from something sewn in and it's way more comfortable. That said, I have one like this (not VS though) and I like it better than the all-silicone ones: https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/lingerie-extras/u-plunge-backless-push-up-bra-style-secrets?ProductID=4180&CatalogueType=OLS

Thanks! I had not thought about having cups sewn in. I will look into that.

 

theartistformerlyknownas

I second the cups reco. My dress had a low back and I went bra-less.

MandyMost

I loved Herroom.com. I bought like 10 bras and returned all but one. Also, my bra peaks out just about an inch (it's a long-line bra with about 5-6 inches of hooks in the back) over the back of the dress, so the seamstress is just unhooking the first inch and tacking it down so it won't show. My girls need more support than sewing cuts into the dress would do for me. 

destinationtake2

Thanks! @MandyMost

atlastmrsg

Love my Nubra.  It comes in regular or padded.  Don't get the one that looks like chicken cutlets--silicon.  Go for the fabric one.  It's lightweight and really sticky if you put it on dry skin without lotion on it.  Also, go up one cup.  I found that my nipples didn't fit all the way in one that was my actual cup size.  Now I go up one when I replace mine about yearly.  After wearing, just rinse it off or put a little hand soap in the sticky part and rinse and it'll last all year if you're using it often.  If you're just using it for special events, you can keep the thing for years!

Looks like this:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Fashion-Forms-Nubra-Ultralite-Plunge-Bra-Nude/prod173330150/p.prod?srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=44-3423537-2&ecid=NMCIGoogleProductAds

You can buy them lots of places, just beware of knockoffs online.

destinationtake2

@atlastmrsg I ended up ordering the "boost" version of the bra you recommended (didn't really want the boost but it seemed like it had more overall coverage).

I went to a seamstress yesterday and she couldn't add cups. The person she referred me to was closed. I came home and ordered the bra so I could feel like I accomplished something! I only have two weeks so I just needed to check this off the list.

Thanks for the rec. Wish me luck.

beethery

I need to see more pictures of that dress, because it looks amazing.

destinationtake2

@beethery Your wish is my command. lol

It is a Sue Wong cocktail dress. I think it looks better IRL. I am in love with her style. She has some gorgeous bridal gowns! And a host of other cocktail dresses that I need, like yesterday.

atlastmrsg

destinationtake2 said:

@atlastmrsg I ended up ordering the "boost" version of the bra you recommended (didn't really want the boost but it seemed like it had more overall coverage).

I went to a seamstress yesterday and she couldn't add cups. The person she referred me to was closed. I came home and ordered the bra so I could feel like I accomplished something! I only have two weeks so I just needed to check this off the list.

Thanks for the rec. Wish me luck.

Did you go up a cup size?  I have that one, too.  The padding in it is like a bump underneath.  It takes up a lot of space for your actual boob.  If you didn't go up a size, I'd definitely recommend calling and changing your order to one cup size bigger than your actual size.

destinationtake2

Yes, I went up a size. Thank you! @atlastmrsg

atlastmrsg

Btw--love that dress.  I almost wore it to a Gatsby themed New Years party last year.

destinationtake2

Thank you! I love how it has the Gatsby vibe with a more modern fit. @atlastmrsg