Ok I have always had sagging breasts and just recently lost alot of weight so they have gotten worse. But I have to stand up in a wedding in August and I am freaking out because the dress is strapless!
I know there is no quick fix for sagging. But does anyone know of a good strapless bra that would work? Or any suggestions that may help?
Okay, you do NOT want a bra, but a corset. You also want to be fitted for this and wear it when you have the dress professionally fitted.
Not just a strapless bra, but a corset type. You'll probably need to try on several.
I've found that they make some nice tape that helps hold things up for such pieces of clothing. The last time I got some I purchased it through a lingerie shop.
Victoria's Secret. They will fit you and there are many choices with "structure" and various other bells and whistles. I'm sure there are other great options but they have lots at good prices. Also get your dress professionally tailored. It will stay up better and be more comfy! Personally I almost killed the last bride who chose strapless. I'll never be a bridesmaid again!!!!! Done!
Once you have your strapless bra on, reach inside and pull the girls up, so they sit right on top.
I did a quick google search for strapless dress support and got this link - may be helpful :)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=2007060220423...
The Dress will also need to be tight. Once you get all corseted up, the Dress will need to be tight enough to stay up. Just in case, pin the dress to the corset to avoid the dress slipping down and showing corset.
You really want a corset type strapless bra. They stay in place better. The problem is they are sagging so they move around a bit and that makes some of the non corset bras move around. Doesn't do you much good if they bra has dropped down.
I agree with the ladies who suggest a corset style strapless bra, but I'd like to disagree with the ones who suggest going to Victoria's Secret to be fitted. Perhaps there are some good bra fitters at some of their stores, but I've never had one who knew what she was doing. I've had much better luck at higher end department stores having someone who actually knows how to properly fit a bra. Not sure which ones you have in Eau Claire, but if you find yourself in the Minneapolis area, head to Von Maur at Eden Prairie Center. Or get an appointment at a place like Bravo Bras. They will do a wonderful job too, because bras are their only product. Good luck, I'm sure you'll look stunning!
Ugh, I've always had the same problem with strapless dresses, although mine are just too small to hold the dress up! LOL!
Anyway, whenever I've been in weddings with strapless dresses, I've worked with my seamstress to sew bra cups directly in the dress, so a bra was not necessary. I'd at least ask who ever is doing your alterations if something like that will help in your situation. You would also not have to worry about lines created under the dress with a corset or bra.
Good luck!
I agree with others. Go to Victoria's Secret and get measured for the correct size. Then work with a corset type bra. If you don't like them they do have a few bras that are conversion from regular (meaning you can choose to go with the strap or remove it) that tend to stay up better than the regular strapless that I tried. You may also want to look into the tape on bras. I used that once with a dress when I couldn't find one that wouldn't show and it actually did pretty well as long as you don't readjust the adhesive. They feel strange at first but you get used to it. You may want to use a combination of tape on under another bra if things are really bad just for the peace of mind. Good Luck!
Victoria's Secret-the Miraculous!! It costs but you can't get anything better than their bras for strapless. Good luck!!
