4evercruzin Posted July 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I often see ladies wear bras under spaghetti straps and it really doesn't look bad. A regular bra is much more comfortable than a strapless bra. What is your opinion of ladies wearing regular bras with spaghetti straps on their formal? Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderapple Posted July 20, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I personally don't like it. I think it looks tacky even with those plastic see through straps. If you can't wear a strapless bra or go without then chose a dress without spagetti straps. Just my honest opinion, sorry if you don't like it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted July 20, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I don't really like the way that it looks - I think that a bra strap takes away from the dress (even clear ones). Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeFamily Posted July 20, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I agree with the others, I think it looks tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted July 20, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I feel the same way--underwear should be kept under your clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted July 20, 2006 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I think it's inappropriate use of foundation garments:p And since most strapless bras don't do diddly squat for me, I avoid strapless or skinny strap dresses, just so I can wear a proper bra..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas greeneyes Posted July 20, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Another vote for tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalady98 Posted July 20, 2006 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2006 ditto on tacky - :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane110 Posted July 20, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Another vote saying it looks cheap and tacky. I think it's awful looking for daytime too. For my daytime tank tops that are cut deep into the shoulder I wear a racer-back bra and I wear a strapless for tee's with thin straps. Bra straps that show look UGLY and take away from the lines of the garment. A friend of mine who feels that strapless bra's don't offer enough support for her has her dressmaker sew bra's into her gowns. She buys a bra she likes then the dressmaker takes it apart and sews it in. Works really well for her and she has very large breasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted July 20, 2006 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Jane - what a wonderful idea on sewing a bra into a gown - thanks so much for the idea!! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted July 20, 2006 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I had cups sewn into my prom dress ages ago (had sleeves but a low back) before I had a breast reduction. It helped..a little! Not enough that I would do it again unless I was SOOOOO in love with the dress I had to have it. And that hasn't happened yet...Never say never:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsred Posted July 20, 2006 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Please no bra straps or any other under-things. It really does ruin the whole look. ~e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evercruzin Posted July 20, 2006 Author #13 Share Posted July 20, 2006 for your input, thoughts, and suggestions. I knew I could count on you! I see it so often around our community that I thought it may be acceptable? Love the idea of a sew in bra, but may not have enough time to have it done before our cruise on the 6th. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted July 20, 2006 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Not a nice sight. It may be common practice but it isn't acceptable. Love the idea of the bra sewn in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea-2 Posted July 22, 2006 #15 Share Posted July 22, 2006 personally I do not like it, it looks tacky to me and if I couldn't wear a strapless bra with it ..... I wouldn't buy a strapless dress...IMHO but you asked ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monakayk Posted July 23, 2006 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2006 :( I guess I am aging myself with this comment...but when I was a teenager and started to wear a bra...my mother told me to ALWAYS make sure my bra strap did NOT show! Showing your bra straps was a mark of being "trashy & tacky". So sad that today's fashion has let this rule of thought go by the way side. So many young people let their undies show with everything they wear. ITA....bra straps showing is just trashy & tacky!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monakayk Posted July 23, 2006 #17 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I had cups sewn into my prom dress ages ago (had sleeves but a low back) before I had a breast reduction. It helped..a little! Not enough that I would do it again unless I was SOOOOO in love with the dress I had to have it. And that hasn't happened yet...Never say never:p If all else fails...get those 'pasties' you can stick on your breast. Then there are NO straps anywhere! and they are comfy too.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy's Mom Posted July 23, 2006 #18 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Awhile ago Jane 110 posted on something called "the Strapper" , http://www.thestrapper.com. These solve the problem of bra strap slippage and amazingly work well. Odd things, but then they work! Profits go to L.I. Breast Cancer Action Coalition. They are about $5.00 each. Might help some of us! B.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted July 24, 2006 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Mona--pasties don't do anything! I'm not worried about my nipples showing--I'm worried about something holding my girls UP and in place! For most women who are larger on top, very few of the stick-on products are useful. Some women say they work, but for me--none I've tried have been:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monakayk Posted July 26, 2006 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Mona--pasties don't do anything! I'm not worried about my nipples showing--I'm worried about something holding my girls UP and in place! For most women who are larger on top, very few of the stick-on products are useful. Some women say they work, but for me--none I've tried have been:rolleyes: :p Hoyaheel, I agree...you do have a very valid point. However, with 'gals' like mine..(not well endowed!) pasties do work fine. I guess I should've explained that they work best for..smaller 'gals'. LOL!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted July 26, 2006 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I think sometimes I'm getting old, but I feel that just because you see something worn, even by a number of people,that in itself does not make it acceptable. Undergarments fall into this category. I'm so glad to see the super low jeans and bare midriff tops go out of fashion. I was not at all happy to see womens thong panties sticking out and I doubt I could have ever gotten used to it. My daughter wears probably 3 shirts at a time every day (a ton of laundry :rolleyes: ) and one of them is usually a tank top, covering her bra straps. If she does have a top that will show the bra straps, I have purchased her several very cute bras in assorted colors and patterns. This way, her bra straps look more like a spaghetti strap under her multitude of layers. Now, I'm not exactly thrilled with it (the straps showing), but it's my way of at least knowing it's not so obviously a bra. After all that, I didn't even make my real point. Never, ever let your bra straps show when wearing a formal gown. If you can't find a bra, or any method to hold the girls in place in a formal gown, you need to find a different formal gown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane110 Posted July 27, 2006 #22 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Awhile ago Jane 110 posted on something called "the Strapper" ' date=' www.thestrapper.com. These solve the problem of bra strap slippage and amazingly work well. Odd things, but then they work! Profits go to L.I. Breast Cancer Action Coalition. They are about $5.00 each. Might help some of us! B.:) I have three - in black, white and nude color. Been using them all summer and didn't have to go out and buy anymore racer-back bra's for my tank tops. I love this little gizmo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBJ Posted July 27, 2006 #23 Share Posted July 27, 2006 You could always wear a shawl, pashmina or bolero jacket to cover your shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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