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Bra for backless dress

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Turns2stone · 26/07/2025 20:14

I'd really appreciate some advice if anyone has had this issue before.

Im trying wedding dresses on, the ones I love are either very low back or sheer lace back, so I need either a bra with very low straps or a bra that has a completely clear back. I can't find anything in my size which is a 34G.

I ordered some body suits from john lewis with a low back, in L and XL and they were way too small on the cup size. My dress size is usually 10.

Does anyone have any ideas ? I've thought about taping but I dont want tape showing up to my neck.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated , thank you! All products I can find dont go up to a 34G!

Thank you!

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Painrelief · 26/07/2025 20:15

What about a stick on bra .

Painrelief · 26/07/2025 20:24

Actually scrap that , it’s almost impossible it seems to find one in a G cup ….

wafflesmgee · 26/07/2025 20:29

Could the seamstress sew two pads into your dress bodice at the front?

missabby · 26/07/2025 20:31

You can get a low back adapter from places like Bravissimo to convert any normal bra. You’ll lose a bit of support but that would happen in any lower backed bra. Ultimo also do a good low back bra up to a G cup.

Drivingmissrangey · 26/07/2025 20:32

You need something built into the dress.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 26/07/2025 20:34

Is the dress not constructed with built in support support, i.e. boning and cups? If not, cups can possibly be added.

Cutleryclaire · 26/07/2025 21:20

missabby · 26/07/2025 20:32

That stops at a DD though, no use for a G cup

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Oh I’m usually an F but just checked and I do have a DD in this. Sorry!

marriednotdead · 26/07/2025 21:30

Find the best solution for you before you commit to a dress please (I am a very good bra fitter but not a miracle worker!)
The low back converters are of limited/no use on a fuller bust.
A bra in an almost identical skin colour/tone or a shade darker will be far less visible than you'd expect and that's been a solution for many tricky situations.
If you can find a dress with enough structure and support that you don't need to wear a bra (ideally without any significant alterations) then you're sorted.

Magpiecomplex · 26/07/2025 21:33

Curvykate.com may have something that works.

Turns2stone · 27/07/2025 08:26

Thank you all so much! I really appreciate the responses ! All of them really helpful!! X

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bouncydog · 29/07/2025 17:42

Exact problem DD had! Seamstress sent us to find a bra, any bra that fitted really well and we ended up with a bright orange one found in a clearance box for £5. I was prepared to pay any money to get it right so a great find. Seamstress got her to put the bra on with the dress so she could see what needed to be cut away - straps, back, some orange lace, etc. Then she stitched the whole thing into the dress. No worries on the day - bra couldn't be seen and her dress was exactly as she’d planned.

DressingGemma · 30/07/2025 17:02

Having this problem myself in a 32 FF and a size 10. Lots of beautiful dresses but can’t seem to find a solution. Can’t wear tape or stick on bras as I’m allergic to adhesive :(

im no help what so ever to the op but glad of the other suggestions here and just wanted to say you’re not alone haha

Turns2stone · 01/08/2025 08:28

Thank you all for the comments ! I have since tried on lots of bridal dresses with boning and they all provided support without a bra, which is much more costly than an off the peg dress but definitely a soloution for those of us with a bug bust! I decided to go for a needle and thread dress which i can wear a 'normal' bra with, going to treat myself to a rigby and pellar! Thanks all x

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