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Underwear conundrum

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Hillsaremyhappyplace · 19/05/2025 08:17

I just got this linen vest top from Mango. It’s pretty see through so will need a similar coloured bra. It’s quite cut away at the back so the nudebra I had on didn’t look great under it. I don’t want to make a feature of my bra so coloured bras are out. What would others wear underneath? It’s a gorgeous top. Thanks!

Underwear conundrum
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BusterGonad · 19/05/2025 12:48

I've got a lovely bra that isn't nude but works as a nude, it's a panache bra in the shade vintage. I would personally wear that as it's such a lovely shade and not at all ugly looking.

PineForestsSmellGood · 19/05/2025 13:03

TBH you are going to need a nude bra that has different straps- or just cups!

I'd not bother buying a bra to go with a cheap vest- If I were you I'd buy a vest that could be worn with an ordinary bra or at least a strapless one (in nude.)

There must be similar vests out there that aren't missing half the back?

Hillsaremyhappyplace · 19/05/2025 17:04

BusterGonad · 19/05/2025 12:48

I've got a lovely bra that isn't nude but works as a nude, it's a panache bra in the shade vintage. I would personally wear that as it's such a lovely shade and not at all ugly looking.

Thanks I’ll have a look.

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minipie · 19/05/2025 17:07

I don’t understand, are you looking for a very low cut (at the back) bra that won’t show? Or will any bra show and you want one that will look ok on show?

I think the ones that look best “on show” at the back are bralettes that don’t have clips just a band. So you put them on over your head. Almost a crop top.

Hillsaremyhappyplace · 19/05/2025 17:09

PineForestsSmellGood · 19/05/2025 13:03

TBH you are going to need a nude bra that has different straps- or just cups!

I'd not bother buying a bra to go with a cheap vest- If I were you I'd buy a vest that could be worn with an ordinary bra or at least a strapless one (in nude.)

There must be similar vests out there that aren't missing half the back?

It’s not that cut away, just marginally. It’s the perfect shade of cream and the neckline is perfect for me too. So I’m sticking with it. I also don’t think £40 is that cheap for a vest top! But thanks anyway 😂

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Hillsaremyhappyplace · 19/05/2025 17:10

minipie · 19/05/2025 17:07

I don’t understand, are you looking for a very low cut (at the back) bra that won’t show? Or will any bra show and you want one that will look ok on show?

I think the ones that look best “on show” at the back are bralettes that don’t have clips just a band. So you put them on over your head. Almost a crop top.

I don’t know what I’m looking for really. Just if anyone had something similar. Maybe a bralette with very thin straps

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minipie · 19/05/2025 18:15

Actually I donhave some linen vests from Boden a few years back that are also very low cut back and front and it’s a pain. I tend to wear a very small bralette under it

A bit like this one although this one is actually better as mine has hooks at the back. I do have small boobs though, it’s harder if you need more scaffolding.

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