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Julie
Just Said Yes June 2024

What to wear under wedding dress

Julie, on July 18, 2023 at 6:11 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 11
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I need some advice! I picked out my dream dress on Saturday! While trying on dresses, I had on a strapless bra as I’m too busty to not have some kind of support. My dress dips just low enough in the front & back that I’m not going to be able to wear a regular bra with it. I’ve looked into plunge bras, low back bras, sticky bras… a lot of them don’t have great reviews, especially if you are larger chested. If you’ve been in this situation, what was the best solution? Sewing a bra into the dress may be an option… I’ve also considered trying one of those low back plunging bodysuits that are all over TikTok, but I don’t really need any compression in that area because my dress isn’t fitted. Any & all suggestions, recommendations, & advice is welcome!!

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Latest activity by Jenhandlady, on February 12, 2024 at 10:08 AM
  • Karissa
    Rockstar May 2023
    Karissa ·
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    I was in a similar situation as I am a 36DD. I wore a strapless bra for dress shopping but it showed in the back with my dress. I debated all of the same options you mentioned but the less than stellar reviews made me hesitate. Ultimately, I had cups sewn into the dress and once it was fitted to me, it provided plenty of support. Best of luck!

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  • H
    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    My dress was strapless and had a built in corset. Once the dress was fitted to me properly, I didn’t need a bra, and I’m a 34G.
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  • Aisha
    Just Said Yes August 2023
    Aisha ·
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    Boomba inserts are great!
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  • J
    Super March 2022
    JA ·
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    Get a good seamstress! I had a v front, low back dress and she fit it to me and added better/more natural cups so I didn't need to wear a bra (just pasties for my own comfort!) I had DDDs and had no issues at all!

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  • Jenhandlady
    Savvy September 2023
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    I'm sewing a bra into mine. The front area that shows too much cleavage IMO I am altering. If the bra doesn't work well enough I'll be doing some boob tape in addition. I did a trial run last month of boob tape and it wasn't horrific for this 44DD. So I'm a good sized gal in that department. Wedding is in September and if you would like I'll report back what I ended up doing.

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  • Julie
    Just Said Yes June 2024
    Julie ·
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    Thank you! My wedding isn’t until next June, so please do let me know what ended up working for you!! I’m thinking getting a bra sewn in is the way to go!
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  • Jenhandlady
    Savvy September 2023
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    I will be certain to update you. All the best wishes!
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  • Jenhandlady
    Savvy September 2023
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    What to wear under wedding dress 1
    I ended up sewing a bra in. AND I still did the boob tape too. I am about a 44DD and the girls are plenty heavy. Luckily the lady who did my hair had previous experience with boob tape and did an awesome job!
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  • Julie
    Just Said Yes June 2024
    Julie ·
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    Thank you for the update! You look great!
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  • Jenhandlady
    Savvy September 2023
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    Thank you! Wishing you the best!
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  • Jenhandlady
    Savvy September 2023
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    What to wear under wedding dress 2
    I did end up using a padded strapless bra that I had to cut to put in but it didn't give me enough oomph due to my 44DD beauties. So I used boob tape too. Like I read elsewhere it was smart I practiced. Luckily the woman who helped dress me was experienced with boob tape and did an AWESOME job!


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    I had someone suggest a different brand that was more expensive, but that stuff was just horrific for me. I made sure I had plenty of extra of this available just in case... Wishing you the best for your day! Enjoy a photo of us shortly after his 1st look.
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