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What bra works with dresses like this big-ish boobs?

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Whatdoor · Yesterday 20:53

What bra would work with this style of dress? I’ve seen a few dresses with similar necklines and I think they’d be great for this hot weather. But totally stumped re. the bra situation. I’m a 32E so braless is not an option and strapless is never that practical. Don’t mind a thin strap showing but not the cup or band.

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badboss2020 · Today 19:10

I’m a DD and stick on is fine for me. I think any bigger or if you are particularly saggy it might not work

hallie8936 · Today 19:12

I’m a 32E, I have a couple of strapless wonderbras. I’m not too keen on them for tight fitting things as they don’t hold my boobs up high enough to give a nice silhouette, but they work for dresses like this that are less structured.

LumpkinPumpkin · Today 19:31

I’d go for either:
Bikini top
Pretty bralette with a lace/decorative racerback eg. this
Black bra with reasonably slim straps

I’m a 30F and whilst I can just about manage a stick on bra in an outfit with a bit of structure, this dress is giving none at all.

Whatdoor · Today 20:16

badboss2020 · Today 19:10

I’m a DD and stick on is fine for me. I think any bigger or if you are particularly saggy it might not work

It’s the breastfeeding that’s an issue as they change size as the day goes on, and might leak. A stick on couldn’t hack it. Am hoping when the baby finally weans, I’ll go down to a D cup (🙏) and the possibilities will be endless! 😂

Some great ideas on here though so I’m glad I asked!

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EleanorMc67 · Today 20:51

MyDarlingRose · Yesterday 22:08

I got basically that exact dress from H&M two years ago for £12. Why tf is it £99?

Anyway I call it my moomoo because it’s a shapeless mass for wearing over nothing or bikinis. With the straps short enough though it will cover the band. It’s not that low backed.

It's £99 because it's made from Materra cotton, a relatively newish way of regeneratively farming cotton that focuses on restoring and improving ecosystems rather than just minimizing harm. It's very high-quality (long silky fibres) & is grown with much less water, land usage & chemicals.

The H&M one is probably viscose or polyester, which are much much cheaper to produce - as is ordinary cotton. But they're all much less environmentally friendly - unless it's organic cotton or EcoVero or similar viscose.

Nobody's Child is really good on the environmental/sustainable/living wage front, so I admire that they're making it mainstream.

threescoops · Today 20:58

Bravissimo do the most brilliant online virtual consultations, send you the details of what they suggest, so you can order a few and return or exchange free of charge. They might recommend a suitable strapless bra, or find a black or pretty coloured one with fine straps. No need to book either, you can access this from the chat function on their website. Can recommend - if you have time to order online before you want to wear the dress.

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