Question:
I need help with buying a strapless bra

Since I've had RNY in May of 2001, I've lost 140#s. Yahoo! Problem is I need a strapless bra for a cocktail dress for Christmas party. The boobs are flat, empty socks that hang down to the belly button. How do I find something to put them in that will work for a dress with spagetti straps? I used to be a 46 DD and now I wear a 34C because I can't find a 32 C even at Victoria's Secret! Anyone offer any advice?    — Teri D. (posted on November 14, 2003)

November 14, 2003
My mama used to call them "falsies". You can buy them most anywhere that sells underwear. I think they look much better now and are called "breast enhancers" or something like that.
   — Delores S.

November 14, 2003
If you cant find anything at Victoria's Secret I'm not sure where you should look. My girlfriend had to wear strapless for a wedding she was in and couldnt find anything either. She ended up using duct tape. Only problem is it hurts like a son of a gun to remove. Yikes. Good luck!
   — Michelle B.

November 14, 2003
If you live anywhere near a Parisian Dept. store and they are all over the country, go to their Intimate Apparel Dept. They have Certified Fitters that will get you what you want. Most of us are wearing the wrong size bra anyway so you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and let them fit you while you're there. Believe me it makes a world of difference when you've got the right size going on. Also these Ladies have seen everything so there is no reason for embaressment. There is a Fashion Form brand that you can adhere to your body and you don't have to worry about it moving around. Good luck!!!
   — Margaret T.

November 14, 2003
The best bra I have found, not a strapless, was the gel cup bra from victoria secrets. I call it my $36 boob job. I don't know about strapless but I got a padded bra from the Lane Bryant catalog that has clear plastic straps. I think it is a 38C. But other places should have the same thing.
   — Tawnda C.

November 14, 2003
Believe or not i found a sexy , padded push up strapless bra at....Kmart , under $15.00 on sale! Try there i need all the help i can get since wls i have nothing left , so it is pad and push up for me !
   — rhondan

November 14, 2003
Hi Teri- Wow, it's been a long time since I had the horrible task of finding a strapless bra! At the time I was a 40 D, and I ended up buying something at Fashion Bug that was 2 strapless cups with a "shaper" that went down to the waist. It was very uncomfortable but it did the job. My friend was recently in a wedding, and she was so uncomfortable with the strapless look because she doesn't like her upper arms. She asked the bride if she could have a small formal jacket made to cover her arms. The bride was ok with it and it ended up looking great. Would that help you out with your situation? Good Luck :o) Mea
   — Mea A.

November 14, 2003
Hi! For my wedding, I found that Lane Bryant had a wonderful selection of strapless bras. Good luck and best wishes! Blessed Be! Sherry
   — SherryWeber

November 16, 2003
If you cannot find a strapless that works, look for the kind that has the clear plastic straps... You really cannot see them unless you are close-up and looking for them! Congrats on your wonderful weight loss and have a wonderful time at your Christmas Party!!<br>~~Wendy D, RNY 4/23/03, 313/192/150~~
   — Wendy D P.

November 17, 2003
When I was in that situation I ordered those silicone bra-fillers called Curves from Curves.com. I also ordered a strapless bra from that same website that had pockets to put the Curves into. It worked very well. In fact that is what I am wearing in the formal photo on my profile (blue dress) as that picture was taken before my breast lift. It was sort of expensive but it worked very well and I wore those Curves in various bras until my plastics. hugs, Ann rny 9/10/99 260/124
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 17, 2003
My best advice is to wear a corset. I have several and I love them. They lift and push and really help out in cocktail dresses. I have worn one on formal night on several cruises that we have been on. They hold you in everywhere and really aren't uncomfortable you just have to get used to them. The thing I had to get used to the most was the fact that my boobs were now up where they were supposed to be and not hanging over my stomach. Good luck!
   — Tiffany B.

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