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What bra (if any with this dress)

56 replies

Anonaonanon · 25/06/2026 13:21

Hi all,

I've just purchased this dress for holiday and I love it. Its the right amount of girly and floaty but also covers my bloated belly. I'm slim but have hormonal issues and get very bloated.

Any ideas what bra can be worn with it, if any? As it's backless. I'm just worried I'll bend over and my nipples may fall out! I've got in white but think I'm going to get another colour too, just haven't decided which.

https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/all-you-need-is-lace-midi/?color=011&new_tab=1&a15_rid=88e6362ae997/U9cwHPJqPN-1281866&type=REGULAR&quantity=1&reviewPage=4&reviewSort=submissionTime:desc&size=XS

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AbsoluteHoot · 27/06/2026 23:11

Nice dress. I said ‘no bra’ upthread, but now you’ve posted a pic of it on, you definitely need some support. Maybe one of those stick on types?

SylvanMoon · 28/06/2026 06:32

Anonaonanon · 27/06/2026 22:21

I'm really not sure! I like the teal/turquoise colour but wonder if it's a bit dark for summer. I do also like the pale pink and yellow 💛

I think the teal (if you mean the one they call Waterfall Mist) is lovely and definitely not too dark for summer. I wouldn't get another pale colour as the yellow and pale pink ones are very similar to the white. If I were getting another one, I'd go for a vibrant colour, like the Summer Cherries. But that's just me and might not suit your complexion.

Punkindrublic · 28/06/2026 07:39

Dragonflyspeeding · 27/06/2026 22:33

I think it looks fitted instead of floaty too tbh.

It’s a bit unfair really that they photograph it with such a different vibe to the reality.

Free people always do this unfortunately

momager22 · 28/06/2026 10:18

You look lovely in it without a bra. Just don’t jump up and down 😂

BurntBroccoli · 28/06/2026 10:29

Anonaonanon · 26/06/2026 20:26

Thank you all for the advice. I'm posting a (bad) photo of the dress on- if obviously iron it. I think it's ok with no bra, I suppose I was thinking of those stick on ones to give a bit of an uplift but I don't suppose they will. I'm a size 8 and a 32C.

You look lovely - no bra required and you’ll be much cooler!

I'm finding bras so uncomfortable in this hot weather.

StarlightLady · 28/06/2026 10:32

BurntBroccoli · 28/06/2026 10:29

You look lovely - no bra required and you’ll be much cooler!

I'm finding bras so uncomfortable in this hot weather.

My bras are “work only” until things cool down.

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