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Post by Merge on Feb 23, 2024 1:16:03 GMT
I'm seeing a lot of boat neck tees in stores this spring, and as they cycle in and out of popularity this has been an ongoing question for me: what kind of bra do you wear with one?
It seems, IDK, overkill to wear a strapless bra with a t-shirt. But otherwise, your straps show. Do you kind of shove them to the edge of your shoulder and hope for the best? Wear the strapless?
Some other solution I haven't thought of?
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Post by katlady on Feb 23, 2024 1:24:06 GMT
For one, I don’t wear boat necks too often. When I do, I just push the straps to the sides so they are under the shoulders of the shirt. Most of my bras have thin straps, so it is not too hard for me to hide them.
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Post by dewryce on Feb 23, 2024 1:26:31 GMT
The last time I wore a boatneck shirt, and it was ages ago because I have hormonal moonface, it had a small fabric strip on the inside of the shoulders that you could snap your bra strap into that kept it hidden under the shirt. This would not work now because my bra straps caused an indent in my shoulders and they would just return to their original position, taking the shirt with it.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 23, 2024 1:35:57 GMT
I don’t like how a boatneck rubs up against my neck so I don’t own any. I never even thought about bra straps showing.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 23, 2024 1:41:41 GMT
Not the best look making shoulders look wider for me.
No thin straps on bras for me, too much support needed.
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Post by anaterra on Feb 23, 2024 1:47:47 GMT
Push the straps onto the edge of my shoulder and hope for the best..
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Feb 23, 2024 1:54:51 GMT
Look for a shirt with a less exaggerated boat/bateau neck. They are out there, but you have to dig. The one I like is this one from Talbots. Never have had a problem with my bra straps showing. |
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Post by zztop11 on Feb 23, 2024 2:06:32 GMT
Hey, it's the 20s. We are liberated. Go without one  |
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Post by Merge on Feb 23, 2024 2:17:25 GMT
Hey, it's the 20s. We are liberated. Go without one Girl, I'm 51 and have a G cup. That's not happening. |
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Post by Merge on Feb 23, 2024 2:18:02 GMT
Look for a shirt with a less exaggerated boat/bateau neck. They are out there, but you have to dig. The one I like is this one from Talbots. Never have had a problem with my bra straps showing. But I want the jaunty navy stripes so I look French. Haha. |
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Feb 23, 2024 3:27:46 GMT
Look for a shirt with a less exaggerated boat/bateau neck. They are out there, but you have to dig. The one I like is this one from Talbots. Never have had a problem with my bra straps showing.  This is me too. Most boatneck tees are too high at the front of the neck so they're really uncomfortable to me and I avoid them. Also I have very narrow shoulders so pushing the bra straps to the side on a traditional boatneck doesn't work for me - the bra straps just fall down. ETA: I like the one you linked, **GypsyGirl**! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Feb 23, 2024 3:50:53 GMT
Look for a shirt with a less exaggerated boat/bateau neck. They are out there, but you have to dig. The one I like is this one from Talbots. Never have had a problem with my bra straps showing. But I want the jaunty navy stripes so I look French. Haha. Those are out there too. I’ll dig around later and see what I can find |
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Post by caangel on Feb 23, 2024 4:18:56 GMT
I love a boat neck top! So glad they are coming back. Anything but a crew neck is great!
I don't have an issue with regular bra straps showing. Mine are all skinny straps.
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 23, 2024 4:49:30 GMT
I would use fashion tape to tape the shirt to the bra strap.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Feb 23, 2024 5:31:48 GMT
But I want the jaunty navy stripes so I look French. Haha. You can order an authentic French Navy navy/white stripe shirt from the Marine Nationale website. Cost is €32 and it is 100% cotton. Sailor Top
The other authentic option is to order from Saint James. They are based in Normandy and the shirts are made in France, however they now have a US website. Several design and color options are available, as well as a wide range of sizes. Galathee II may be what you are looking for. This is also 100% cotton and is $119. Neither of these shirts have an exaggerated neckline and should hide bra straps. Now I need to get back to the website and order myself a shirt! I never could fit into these when I lived in France and I've always wanted one! |
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Post by littlemama on Feb 23, 2024 11:23:52 GMT
Hey, it's the 20s. We are liberated. Go without one Girl, I'm 51 and have a G cup. That's not happening. Ive gotten over the discomfort of my bra straps showing, so Id just wear a normal bra. Thwt being said, Im not a fan of boatnecks |
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Feb 23, 2024 11:57:54 GMT
I love boatneck shirts and sweaters. Some do show bra straps but I just move the straps away but eh if they sometime show.
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Post by lesley on Feb 23, 2024 14:19:18 GMT
If you got for a traditional navy/white stripe, you could wear a red bra with it, and make a feature of the straps showing! 😁
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Post by gracieplusthree on Feb 23, 2024 14:52:42 GMT
I'm not a good one to answer this but..
I simply do not care if someone sees my bra straps. Not one tiny bit.
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Post by buddysmom on Feb 23, 2024 14:56:01 GMT
That's why I don't like them; I don't like my straps to show, even if it's just a little.
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Post by pilcas on Feb 23, 2024 15:29:13 GMT
That’s the reason I don’t own boatneck tees or sweaters.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 23, 2024 17:55:16 GMT
I'm not a good one to answer this but.. I simply do not care if someone sees my bra straps. Not one tiny bit. That's exactly how I feel about panty lines... people obsess over that and I just don't get it.. lol |
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Post by gryroagain on Feb 23, 2024 18:55:03 GMT
OMG boat neck is my favorite! I am not in the US but will be soon and need to shop, I hope I see them.
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Post by kristi521 on Feb 23, 2024 18:58:31 GMT
I think a boatneck shirt is flattering neckline. I push my straps to the side
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Post by ~summer~ on Feb 23, 2024 19:11:23 GMT
I love boat necks - I wear regular bra but the neck is never so wide that they show.
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Post by ~summer~ on Feb 23, 2024 19:12:49 GMT
If I thought my bra would show (and yes I definitely care about that) I would wear a bra with pretty lacy straps - or I like when they have two spaghetti straps - I think that looks sexy.
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Post by gracieplusthree on Feb 26, 2024 15:12:25 GMT
I'm not a good one to answer this but.. I simply do not care if someone sees my bra straps. Not one tiny bit. That's exactly how I feel about panty lines... people obsess over that and I just don't get it.. lol I never understood my grandmother's obsession for wearing a slip under any and all dresses and skirts(and I mean any and ALL, sometimes I get itz(sort of) but I simply don't wear see through clothes).. like even if the sun does shine through a little, people know I have legs.. |
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Post by Merge on Feb 26, 2024 15:42:35 GMT
If I thought my bra would show (and yes I definitely care about that) I would wear a bra with pretty lacy straps - or I like when they have two spaghetti straps - I think that looks sexy. Women with boobs the size of mine don’t get many bras with pretty, lacy straps. 😂 |
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Post by AmandaA on Feb 27, 2024 1:57:06 GMT
I got an order today from Spanx with their striped boatneck top and it was cut perfectly. Definitely still a boatneck but not a peek of strap!
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 27, 2024 2:10:01 GMT
Women's v-neck tees usually hang off one or both of my shoulders. I've never been able to wear boat neck tees. I'm a definite pear shape.
I am so clueless when it comes to bras because I was raised anything sleeveless or off the shoulders was immodest. I am truly baffled how that all works. Especially when it's something like a backless dress.  |
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This is me too. Most boatneck tees are too high at the front of the neck so they're really uncomfortable to me and I avoid them. Also I have very narrow shoulders so pushing the bra straps to the side on a traditional boatneck doesn't work for me - the bra straps just fall down.
