Strapless Bras

The strapless bra style and shape is an essential item in any woman’s lingerie collection. If you wear strappy tops and dresses that show off your shoulders then unsightly bra straps can ruin the look. Invest in a strapless bra that fits snugly around the back to keep it in place and makes you feel safe and secure. This style is wonderful for those Summer evenings or holidays when you want to wear something strappy and of a light sheer fabric. This bra is not particularly suitable for everyday wear as it is not as supportive as a bra with straps.

With more than seven out of ten brides wearing a strapless bra the style has also become synonymous with bridal underwear. Add to this the prom season that start at the end of each school year and you can see why going strapless is the look of choice of every teenage school graduate, bride, bridesmaid and holidaymaker out to enjoy the perfect shoulder tan.

Which type of strapless bra you go for really depends on your size and here size does matter as support is vital. Luckily to accommodate an ever more fragmented market lingerie houses have produced a bewildering collection of strapless bras that range from A-cup self-moulding stay ups that are not only strapless abut also backless for a low, plunging backline dress to more robust bras with firm three-clasp control at the back and an extra wide body that not only holds you and gives support but also helps lift and shape.

It used to be that the strapless look was the exclusive province of teenage girls and petite women.

The increased bust size of British women has made sure that this is no longer the case. Larger sizes for the fuller woman are now readily available from most online lingerie stores and styles and ranges are as many as there used to be for smaller cup sizes.

If you are wearing a strapless bra, irrespective of the size of your bust you have to know that really you have very little actual support. This makes a strapless bra ideal for those special occasions or an evening out but is not recommended for everyday wear.

If you’re into wearing off the shoulder tops or molded lightweight fabrics that show off you shoulders you might consider investing in a bandeau bra. A bandeau bra is a lightweight fabric band that features a strapless or detachable strap design that gives you that extra versatility for more frequent wear.