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Post by KikiPea on Aug 25, 2017 2:40:28 GMT
I have a few shirts with lace shoulders. The only way I know how to wear them (Big boobs, here) is with a strapless bra, which isn't always the most comfortable thing to wear. I also have a couple of bralettes. One is black, and has small string-like straps, but has a large piece of lace that goes all the way up to the neck in the back. The other has wide, lace straps. The issue I have with those is, the black is a little too harsh a color for some of the lighter shirts I have, and the lace one is so wide, that the patterns of the laces of shirt and bralette clash when layered (Does that make sense?). The only other option I see is to wear a tank under it, the same/similar color as the shirt, that has wide enough straps to cover a real bra strap, which can be hard to find. Most tanks with wide straps are the more sporty, boxy, thicker fabric kind. This is a shirt I would love to wear for anniversary pics we have coming up, but I'm not sure what the best way is to wear it, other than covering it with a jacket, which defeats the purpose of the pretty sleeves, and lace.  So, how would YOU wear this??? |
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Post by tommygirl on Aug 25, 2017 2:45:14 GMT
If it is just for pictures where you are only wearing it a limited amount of time I would go with the strapless bra. Otherwise I would look for a bra the same color as the shirt and hope the detail of the lace hid the straps somewhat.
ETA: I forgot to mention-it's a very pretty blouse!
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Aug 25, 2017 2:45:48 GMT
I'd probably look for a strapless bra (if I could find a comfortable one, LOL) that was convertible with see-through straps you could attach. KWIM? I know I've seen them in stores...
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 25, 2017 2:48:12 GMT
See, now I've been told by my dd's, that's it not a big deal if your bra straps show anymore. They would wear just a colored bra underneath, and wouldn't care less. I would go with a same color bra strap, or cami
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 25, 2017 2:51:16 GMT
That top is really cute. I have the same problem you do, big boobs can't go without a bra. For the pictures you can do the strapless bra. For every day life if would look high and low for the perfect tank or a bra the the same color as the shirt.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 25, 2017 2:55:41 GMT
I have a hard time knowing how what to wear under those types of shirts as well. I would probably opt for a tank that would cover a regular bra strap since that is what I have. I wear NikiBiki tanks and they have strappy styles as well as thicker strap styles. They are comfy and fit well (they are a soft fabric, maybe microfiber of some kind?) so they are smooth under clothes.
Is the shirt in the pic the exact one you want to wear? The bigger problem I see with it is that the lacy part is so low. It looks like you would need to wear a tank so that you don't see all the way down the shirt. And then the top of the tank may look weird under the shirt.
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Post by ModChick on Aug 25, 2017 2:57:17 GMT
See, now I've been told by my dd's, that's it not a big deal if your bra straps show anymore. They would wear just a colored bra underneath, and wouldn't care less. I would go with a same color bra strap, or cami As I sit here in my black and white blouse with lace shoulders with just a black and white bra on underneath. Lots of compliments on my outfit today. I think a colored bra is just fine under that gorgeous top. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 25, 2017 2:57:21 GMT
I have a few shirts with lace shoulders. The only way I know how to wear them (Big boobs, here) is with a strapless bra, which isn't always the most comfortable thing to wear. I also have a couple of bralettes. One is black, and has small string-like straps, but has a large piece of lace that goes all the way up to the neck in the back. The other has wide, lace straps. The issue I have with those is, the black is a little too harsh a color for some of the lighter shirts I have, and the lace one is so wide, that the patterns of the laces of shirt and bralette clash when layered (Does that make sense?). The only other option I see is to wear a tank under it, the same/similar color as the shirt, that has wide enough straps to cover a real bra strap, which can be hard to find. Most tanks with wide straps are the more sporty, boxy, thicker fabric kind. This is a shirt I would love to wear for anniversary pics we have coming up, but I'm not sure what the best way is to wear it, other than covering it with a jacket, which defeats the purpose of the pretty sleeves, and lace. View AttachmentSo, how would YOU wear this??? I'm curious what brand of bralettes you have. I've tried some on and none seem suited to large-ish boobs. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 25, 2017 3:02:15 GMT
I'd wear a nude bra or a colored bra that matched or contrasted with the color of the shirt.
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Post by smokeynspike on Aug 25, 2017 4:21:17 GMT
I'd wear a nude bra with that shirt. I have tops that are like that and I either have a tank to wear underneath, wear a bra in a matching color, or wear a nude bra. I don't own a strapless bra since I have a large chest.
Melissa
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Post by Hayjaker on Aug 25, 2017 6:03:40 GMT
I vote nude bra.
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Post by gar on Aug 25, 2017 6:09:23 GMT
Nude bra for me too.
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Post by cawoman on Aug 25, 2017 6:11:33 GMT
What about clear straps if you have a bra where you can switch the straps out?
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Post by PLurker on Aug 25, 2017 6:14:52 GMT
the old me would say strapless or nude bra. After seeing how DD and 'the younger crowd' wears it I am not longer opposed to bra/cami/tank straps showing with a complimentary color. I've become accustomed to it and it's actually grown on me. You can teach an old dog new tricks!  |
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Post by craftykitten on Aug 25, 2017 6:19:07 GMT
I'd wear a black bra under that. Nude looks like I'm trying to hide it and it hasn't quite worked, in my mind.
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Post by SabrinaP on Aug 25, 2017 10:48:09 GMT
I'd either do a bra the same color or black. I don't think there is a need to hide the straps.
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Post by Merge on Aug 25, 2017 11:17:03 GMT
Either a bra with clear straps or a bra the same color as the shirt. The only lace-top shirt I have is black, so I just wear a black bra with it. Preferably one without super-wide granny straps (as most of my bras have, because I'm well-endowed).
If your strapless bra is a convertible that has a place for straps to hook on, you can just buy a set of clear straps on Amazon or probably in a lingerie store.
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Post by leslie132 on Aug 25, 2017 11:26:29 GMT
I'm larger chested and have a similar shirt in navy. I wear my strapless bra. It's a Lane Bryant strapless bra and my bra gives support so I'm all good.
I agree that the new thought is let the straps show.....I'm just so old school( geesh....that makes me sound old and set in my ways) and struggle with that. I also find when you see the straps that "look" of the lace is changed.
Liked the idea about looking for a bra or strapless that had clear plastic straps to put with it. That would work with lots of shirts. Great idea there!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 11:37:48 GMT
My boobs are too big for strapless bras. I'd go for a bra with see through straps, or one with straps in skin color.
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Post by susancinpa on Aug 25, 2017 11:44:41 GMT
I'd wear a nude bra or a colored bra that matched or contrasted with the color of the shirt. Same here. Sometimes the same colored bra works, sometimes the nude, but I always find that one or the other option works just fine without the bra being noticeable. |
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Post by schizo319 on Aug 25, 2017 11:58:17 GMT
nude colored bra or a nude wide strapped camisole (they have some on Amazon that are very reasonable - like around $10)
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 25, 2017 13:08:20 GMT
I'd just wear a bra. Bonus points if it's a cute, contrasting color or pattern.
(I have no issues with bra straps being visible.)
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Post by mygigiscraps on Aug 25, 2017 13:27:02 GMT
I have a large chest and I almost always wear a nude bra. Even looking in the mirror, the bra isn't really noticeable.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Aug 25, 2017 13:36:28 GMT
I can't do a strapless, so for something like that I would go with a skin colored strap.
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Post by amom23 on Aug 25, 2017 13:37:44 GMT
I have a few shirts with lace shoulders. The only way I know how to wear them (Big boobs, here) is with a strapless bra, which isn't always the most comfortable thing to wear. I also have a couple of bralettes. One is black, and has small string-like straps, but has a large piece of lace that goes all the way up to the neck in the back. The other has wide, lace straps. The issue I have with those is, the black is a little too harsh a color for some of the lighter shirts I have, and the lace one is so wide, that the patterns of the laces of shirt and bralette clash when layered (Does that make sense?). The only other option I see is to wear a tank under it, the same/similar color as the shirt, that has wide enough straps to cover a real bra strap, which can be hard to find. Most tanks with wide straps are the more sporty, boxy, thicker fabric kind. This is a shirt I would love to wear for anniversary pics we have coming up, but I'm not sure what the best way is to wear it, other than covering it with a jacket, which defeats the purpose of the pretty sleeves, and lace. So, how would YOU wear this??? I'm curious what brand of bralettes you have. I've tried some on and none seem suited to large-ish boobs. I had a sales clerk recently tell me she wears her bralettes over her regular bra. So she gets the look of the bralette, but the support from her bra. Kinda a lightbulb moment for my larger chested self. |
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Post by librarylady on Aug 25, 2017 13:45:13 GMT
I purchased a bra the same color to wear with mine. I tried a regular bra and was just feeling too "not right" so found a blue bra to wear with it.
I didn't think of a nude bra, so perhaps I'd have liked that also.
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 25, 2017 13:47:29 GMT
I would wear strapless or a cami that matched the color of the top. Pretty top!
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Post by danor98 on Aug 25, 2017 13:49:54 GMT
I say go with what you are most comfy with! I usually go with black, unless my top is super light.This is from a couple weeks ago, my 57th bday. I don't appear too troubled by my straps......of course that could be because of Margaritas!  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 25, 2017 14:08:02 GMT
I'm curious what brand of bralettes you have. I've tried some on and none seem suited to large-ish boobs. I had a sales clerk recently tell me she wears her bralettes over her regular bra. So she gets the look of the bralette, but the support from her bra. Kinda a lightbulb moment for my larger chested self. I'd have to see this working in order to believe it. There is no way wearing a bralette over my regular bra would look like anything but a total fashion don't. |
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Post by Rhondito on Aug 25, 2017 14:21:47 GMT
I'd wear a nude bra. I don't think the cut of this top is one where intentionally showing your bra underneath would look right. I'm not at all opposed to having your bra show, I think it's a fun look, just not with this shirt. Just my opinion!  |
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