Bra for strapless sweetheart dress...

BmoreBride311

My FMIL has picked up my dress from the tailor this weekend! Unfortunately, I have to wait to try it on until I'm back in the U.S. in April. Arrrggg.

Anyway, I need to have all my undergarments selected to try on with the dress in April, so I'm starting to look around for those. My dress is strapless with a deep sweetheart neckline and somewhate low back (see pics). It does not have a built in bra or cups.



Should I have cups added so I don't have to worry about a strapless bra? Or does anyone know of a great strapless bra (with low back) that I should check out? I've seen the ones that "stick" on you and are completely backless... anyone try those? Do they actually work? For reference, I am a C cup and def need a little support...

I just want to figure out something that will be easy and where I won't be worried about it slipping or showing throughout the day.

Madisonpenny

I'd get cups added. 

ceglare4

I would definitely get cups added, that's what I'm going to do. I have tried the sticky ones that close in the front without a back from VS. They are okay, but if you sweat at all, they start to move a little bit. Although they don't have too far to move in a wedding dress It didn't really give me any support though, because it doesn't have boning in it. It just kinda sat there haha.

BmoreBride311

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[QUOTE]I would definitely get cups added, that's what I'm going to do. I have tried the sticky ones that close in the front without a back from VS. They are okay, but if you sweat at all, they start to move a little bit. Although they don't have too far to move in a wedding dress :)<strong> It didn't really give me any support though, because it doesn't have boning in it. It just kinda sat there haha.
</strong>Posted by ceglare4[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that was what I was afraid of. thanks for the input!

Elinetrouwt

I have a strapless dress too, and in the shop, they let me try it with some kind of corset, with a low back. It stayed in place very well, and was comfortable (enough) to wear. I plan on buying one when I have my first fitting, they sold them in the salon.

StephanieToBeKeys

I'm going with the link below. I was hoping to find something that wasn't as long, but I just couldn't find one. It looks pretty breathable so I won't get too hot. That is pretty much what they had me wear at the salon when trying it on.

http://www.barenecessities.com/va-bien-lacey-low-plunge-convertible-underwire-bustier-7474_product.htm?pf_id=VaBien7474&search=

mekiakoo

I'm not going to wear anything. My dress is tied up in the back though and my boobs fit perfectly. I tried on cups and it looked like my boobs were overflowing and I looked terrible! You should try several options and see what you are the most comfortable in.

butterflyjumper1

my dress has a built in corset with cups...i would highly recommend getting something built in to your dress. i think it would be fairly uncomfortable to have another layer underneath a heavy and tight dress, and the silicone stick on cups do not work well and i wouldn't rely on those underneath my wedding dress. 

littlemoments324

I keep debating this...so I am just going to talk to the seamstress because I want to feel supported all day...I am a c or d cup depending the bra...I don't want to feel like I am going to pop out or under!

ginadog

I have a strapless sweetheart as well.  I'm going to purchase a longline bra. 

I borrowed one and it really keeps the dress in place and gives a little more support.  I'm an A cup, and the longline bra I borrowed was and A cup, but I need a B cup bra just to make the dress look perfect (fill out the chest a tad more).

The back on longline bras come down low.  I think Kohl's may have a Maidenform brand.  I'm waiting for a coupon to go try one on.

StephanieToBeKeys

mekiakoo- You're so lucky. After having two kids I need that extra lift from something extra lol.