Need a Strapless Bra

Scarinae

I've just got some halterneck tops and dresses which I would like to start wearing as soon as possible, but I need a strapless bra first. Where would be a good place to get one that isn't too expensive? I hate the way some strapless bras make you look like you have no breasts, so if possible I'd like one that is accentuating rather than flattening. I don't want to go braless as I am a C cup so it's not very comfortable. Any suggestions?

fuzzywiggle

I got one in La Senza for about 35 euro..it gives great support and it definitely doesn't flatten. It's great..never found one like it before! You might want to invest in a good one especially if you're going to be wearing those kind of tops a lot because the last thing you'll need is an annoying bra! :rolleyes:

foxyloxy

For under halternecks, you could do worse than the €6 plunge bra in Penny's! It has adjustable straps, that can be worn as usual or as a halter. They don't have strapless but they sit PERFECTLY under halters. (they also come with clear straps but I hate them)
I have four in different colour and they do great as you get the clevage and none of the unflattering strapless affect!:D

CathyMoran

The best one that I found was in Marks and Spensers, the only problem is that it contains silicon and after a while it can cause allergies in some people...it does not flatten your chest. Would be a 34DD and it gives me enough support (though would not use it as a sports bra!)

tabatha

marks and spencer, try this link and go to "strapless and evening"

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Search/MNSSearchESP.process?query=strapless+bra&x=0&y=0&SearchAction=Basic&var=stemming&stemming=true&var=num_rows&num_rows=50&var=query.message&error_query=Go+back+and+enter+some+words+to+search+for.&RowsPerPage=50&prod_attrib=1&RestartFlow=t

Hermione*

I find a lot of the underwear in Marks and Spencers to be really good value for money, and most of it's really pretty too . I'm a hard enough size to find, but they have virtually every size I think there is!

Kolodny

Dunnes do a nice one (assuming you're in Ireland). It comes with 3 sets of removable straps but I don't think I've ever used the straps with mine! Stays in place well and gives a flattering shape. I think it cost me around €16.

Nala

the penneys one is the best, it doesn't flatten

Tree

marks and sparks defo, they even come in supersize!!

dudara

M&S beyond a shadow of a doubt. I'm 36D and their strapless bra has seen me through many a night of mad dancing at weddings and the like. Well worth the money.

chuckles30

Debenhams do a great one with the removable/adjustable straps and they also cater for the bigger sizes. I agree that the Dunnes one is good too, even though I could never get it in a DD, it worked ok, but have not looked back since I got my Debenhams one, great support & shape.

Siogfinsceal

i have to say penneys i got a push up bra there recently and its amazing!! it was 6 euro and better than anything from la senza or m and s. they do all sorts go to one o fthe big ones in dundrum or that

rainglow

I have a Wonderbra brand strapless bra and it's really good too - afaik Clerys and Arnotts both stock Wonderbra.

Nevyn

I have two strapless bra's , they are 'Ballet' bras and they are wonderfull,
M&S and Roches stores stock them.
They are wonderfull, strapless bras a size 38D that stay well in place even when moshing

meowCat

Thanks Fishie for starting this thread! I would have started it otherwise.

I find it really difficult to find a good strapeless one. I have one from Dunnes but I'm not too happy with it. I feel a bit breathless at times and never too comfortable wearing it as I feel conscious it might slip down. So what I usually end up doing is wearing it with the sheer straps that came with it...but you always see the straps anyways and it looks odd, I think. Additionally, the plastic yoke to fix the strap to the bra broke at the UCD ball which caused some hassle to somehow fix that. So I am not too happy with the quality.
I will try M&S next time.

dudara

I'd stay well away from Penneys if you're large breasted. Their sizing is absolutely terrible for the larger ladies.