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Stapless bra question

Kelly · Hermes

It shouldn't hurt.

I like the Fantasie Smoothing Strapless bra. I'm not crazy about the shape because it kind of flattens me out, but it doesn't budge all night.

http://www.figleaves.com/us/product.asp?product_id=FE-4530&mci=&size=&colour==r1383-p328666-front

I've also heard great things about Va Bien. I tried one on just for kicks and I totally loved the shape it gave me and it seemed like it would be really supportive, but since they don't currently make my size I don't have any real experience with it (the size list in the description says it starts at a 34B, but if you go down to the drop-down box they do have your size)

http://vabienusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=55&osCsid=a6f6ij5al512aa7mvfff1t6ki7

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

I'm a similar size and I think they all suck. I've tried all the expensive options as well as cheap and none really work.

So I use simple bandeau bras - provide some coverage and a little support, but they don't gauge you and fall down anyway.

Boots · Gucci

Kelly- I want to say that the Macy's one was the Fantasie bra, but I'd have to check. It left red marks on me and I only had it on for a few minutes. I get so frustrated bra shopping. I'm going to check out the other one you recommended. Thanks!

GG- I hear you. There has to be an option out there for people over a C cup.

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

I have nothing to add except to ditto everyones comments above!!! Every single strapless I've ever tried has eventually dug into me and been painful. Sometimes they are very comfy until I sit down for a while and then they dig in on the sides. I've tried using clear straps on regular bras but it always shows where it digs in and the plastic against moist skin creeps me out. The most success I've had is using those sticky cutlets, but that was in a shirt that already had lots of structure.

-- Edited by XtinaStyles on Tuesday 16th of June 2009 03:55:46 PM

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

I'm a 32DDD (I think a UK F equivalent) and I wear that Fantasie strapless posted above. Mine leaves horrible red marks too but it doesn't hurt when wearing and it does stay in place. I've worn it twice now and didn't have to worry about it falling or slipping. I found it at a local bra fitting place.

Not sure which ones you are looking at from Figleaves but I bought 4 from them last month and I sent them all back. None were supportive. Same thing with the 2 I bought from Bare Necessaties.

gingembre1 · Kate Spade

I bought a random strapless bra, I think was Warner's brand or something like that, and it works alright. I only wear it with things that already have some structure, like a band under the bust. But it doesn't dig into my skin, stays in place pretty well, and gives me some support. As a large chested girl, I just figure I'm not really meant to wear a strapless.