The key to halterneck and backless is hiding the bra. This is made more difficult as backless and halterneck instantly means sideless as well. One great bra is the Dos Nu by Le Mystere. This has detachable straps, so can be worn with fabric straps coordinating with the dress or clear straps, plus it has a low back with the band doing up at the front. The position of the bra at the back can be altered to fit under the scoop of the dress at the back. The cups are a triangular shape meaning that the bra goes unnoticed at the sides. Hey presto – a backless, sideless and halterneck bra all rolled into one!
The Le Mystere Dos Nu is available in sizes 32-38 A-DD in Nude and is £54.00
If you are larger busted, you may find it harder to find a bra that is halterneck, backless and sideless whist still offering support and shape. The best solution is to use an exisiting bra. Bras tend to ‘wear’ in the band so this is a great way to reuse and recycle old bras. The key point is that the bra fits in the cups. To turn an old bra into a useable bra, cut the shoulder straps at the back and make into a halterneck style by stitching the straps together. You instantly have a backless, halterneck bra which is the right size for you. Key to all these looks isn’t support as such but shape. The dress and tops will generally offer support themselves so the bra is really only needed to add shape.
Le Mystere Carina with multiway straps is available in sizes 32-44 B-G in Nude and is £54.00
Again, like plunge front outfits, be realistic. Although it looks great on the hanger, think what it’ll look like on you. Backless & halterneck styles are great for Small pears, Hourglasses and Athletic builds. These shapes only really need shape rather than support. Cups give this. If you do need lift, consider a halterneck style which has a higher back, allowing a supportive bra to fit correctly underneath. Choose dress fabrics and styles which again offer support. Carina is a great bra for a fuller bust which can be worn as halterneck style. Available in sizes 32-44 B-G in nude.
By Sara O’Regan – Founder of Bra Sense Ltd – www.brasense.co.uk
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