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F A S H I O N , J E W E L R Y , A C C E S S O R I E S F O R M E N & W O M E N
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By Anna Sachse, CTW Features
It may not be the most elegant topic, but
let’s face it – every bride wants her bra to
contribute to a flawless silhouette on her
wedding day, and none want a Janet Jack-
son-style “wardrobe malfunction.” Find the
perfect pairing for your dress with these in-
sider tips.
FOR A STRAPLESS GOWN
The obvious go-to is a killer strapless bra.
Get fitted by an expert in the lingerie de-
partment, and then lean down, raise your
arms and shimmy a little to see if it stays
put. If it does, try it on with your gown to
ensure it doesn’t give you a uni-boob or
create any unflattering bulges on your back.
Another option is to skip the bra altogeth-
er in favor of a bustier, says Portland, Or-
egon-based wardrobe stylist Eden Dawn,
who recommends Agent Provocateur. “Not
only will a bustier provide better support, it
will also offer seamless shaping under your
dress,” Dawn says. “And you won’t be tug-
ging up your bra all night.”
HALTER & ONE-SHOULDER
GOWNS
While a strapless bra also may work here,
Julie Sabatino, founder of The Stylish Bride,
a New York-based bridal styling service, of-
ten finds that her clients feel more comfort-
able just having cups sewn into the dress.
But if more support is needed, she recom-
mends a long-line corset, which will help
flatten your tummy and enhance your waist
as well as lift your bust. Just stay away from
lacy or patterned styles that could show
through, and keep in mind that some fab-
rics – such as like charmeuse, chiffon and
crepe – could show bumps from the corset’s
boning. Need a completely smooth option?
Sabatino suggests the La Mystere Seduc-
tion line.
LOW-BACK GOWNS
If you’ve got goods that can get away with
minimal support, think about an adhesive
strapless-and-backless bra like the Very
Bare by Sassybax, says Dawn. Or check out
the low-back Very Sexy bras with straps
from Victoria’s Secret – they also have U
plunges for keyhole backs and deep V’s,
and bras with convertible straps.
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