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Beige or white bra??

30 replies

Sixparrotspullingupcarrots · 26/05/2013 20:16

I've bought a lovely lilac lace dress for an upcoming wedding. At the back there is no lining so my bra is visible. I have a beige bra and a white one (not buying any more, still BF and boobs will shrink when I give up!). My skin is very pale so the beige is darker than my skin. So a white bra is better? What do you think?

OP posts:
Snowgirl1 · 26/05/2013 20:30

If it's going to be seen I'd go for white (as long as it's not white-going-grey!)

Purplehonesty · 26/05/2013 20:31

Fake tan yourself?!

I'd think beige would be less noticeable than white

coffeeinbed · 26/05/2013 20:31

Beige is less noticeable that white.

NumTumDeDum · 26/05/2013 20:33

I'd go beige as well.

NorksAreMessy · 26/05/2013 20:36

Beige.
White can really really REALLY show up on a sunny day Blush

MrsLettuce · 26/05/2013 20:36

yy, beige. White will glow through, beige not.

freerangeeggs · 26/05/2013 20:37

Beige definitely. You might be able to get a special bra with 'invisible' straps... I hate them usually but if it's under lace it will genuinely be invisible and should look fine.

nextphase · 26/05/2013 20:44

Could you put a vest top underneath?
With slits/holes for feeding through if required?

MrsLettuce · 26/05/2013 20:53

Ah, right. Hadn't understood we were talking about unlined lace - thought thin cotton. TBH it'd be best just to get in lined if you don't want to buy another bra.

cafecito · 27/05/2013 01:53

ivory or light pink would be good - I know you said you're not buying another bra.. hmm..- otherwise the beige one you've got would be better than white or could you put a little vest thing underneath it?

EleanorFarjeon · 27/05/2013 02:04

Definitely not white.

Last time I was at Rigby & Peller, the assistant told me nobody wears white bras anymore!

scottishmummy · 27/05/2013 02:18

white

Justfornowitwilldo · 27/05/2013 02:25

She lied.

For a bra that will show through I'd go for as close to your skin tone as possible.

Lynnco2905 · 27/05/2013 02:37

White- there's something about Borge bras I don't like.

FamiliesShareGerms · 27/05/2013 02:38

Beige. But better to spend £5 and get a vest / camisole

Justfornowitwilldo · 27/05/2013 02:45

Resistance is futile.

TenbyChristmas · 27/05/2013 08:28

I'd go for the nude bra. And a spray tan - might help to even out the colour gap? X

Nehru · 27/05/2013 09:37

intersting no one wears white bras.

I only have one and an anicent minimiser. agree nude way better

SorrelForbes · 27/05/2013 10:51

Yep, I don't own a white bra either.

FamiliesShareGerms · 27/05/2013 13:44

I've got one white bra, but I've realised that I never wear it after my white shirt died a death last year...

MrsLettuce · 27/05/2013 17:18

I've not had a white bra for years either Smile

scottishmummy · 27/05/2013 19:03

beige underwear is so grannyish
like moth balls
and american tan tights

MrsLettuce · 27/05/2013 19:33

yes, agreed, it's ugly as fuck. Practical though.

dexter73 · 27/05/2013 19:41

I have about 5 white bras. Would probably go for beige with your dress.

trixymalixy · 27/05/2013 19:42

I don't own a white bra either. I wear nude under white shirts etc.

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