The Strapless Bra

The Strapless bra was introduced in the late 1930’s, but no one seemed interested in it until the 1950’s, when risque evening gowns were in vogue. It’s been fifty more years and the strapless bra has gotten something of a bad rap, because many women believe they can’t find one that gives them the same shape as their normal bras. And beyond shape and comfort, a lot of women have thought they couldn’t even find one that stays up. But in today’s lingerie market, there are more options than ever before. It can fall into any of the following categories:
 

• Plunge Style
• Low-back for Backless Dresses
• Convertible
• Clear Straps
• Silicon

The new evolution of the strapless bra features high-tech constructions that are lightweight, reusable and more comfortable and natural looking than the earlier incarnations. The silicone one is popular because it removes the headlight nipple effect that women get when cold, which keeps men from gawking. This style actually adheres directly to the skin and must be peeled off at the end of the night. A popular variety we carry is the Fashion Forms NuBra. It is nice because it is more lightweight than many of the other of its kind.

Strapless Bra Styles

Longline bras are technically a type of strapless bra because they don’t have any straps, though the support comes from being firmly anchored around the waist. We carry a variety of longline styles including the Carnival Bridal Splendor Low Plunge, the Goddess Smooth Underwire, the Wacoal Long Line, the Goddess Smooth Simplicity Bridal and the Carnival Bridal Splendor Satin bras. This variety offers great support and often acts as a slimming agent as well. Another angle the strapless bra takes is the tube top, or bandeau, styling. Popular varieties are the Maidenform One FAB Fit Tube Top, the Fashion Forms Bandeau and the Sassybax Underwire Bandeaux bras.

The dominant style in strapless bra, however, still features underwire support, side boning, and some kind of silicone beading to hold it in place. This style oincludes the Goddess Cantilevered, the Goddess Smooth Simplicity Bridal, the Lily of France Value-In-Style Convertible Strapless Bump Pad, and even the Le Mystere Renaissance Dream Shameless Underwire bras. The latter features seamless, padded cups for a smooth outer appearance and is something of a revolution in the strapless bra for its nearly invisible look under clothing.

Freshpair's Strapless Bra Collection

Not every woman has the need for a strapless bra in her repertoire, but just in case she finds herself with a brand new strapless dress or top, it’s nice to have one in the drawer, one that she knows will fit her right and stay in place so she can show off her shoulders with total confidence. Find the right convertible or strapless bra for you by searching our wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors. Get Free Shipping on your strapless bra from Freshpair!