You can find bandeaus with padding in them if you’d like a little extra support. Make sure you buy a bandeau that has a large enough band. If the band is too small, your bra will probably fall down underneath your shirt throughout the day.
Go for a strapless bra that’s one size down in the band size than your normal fit. That way, it won’t slip down as you wear it throughout the day. If you want more support while you’re out and about, this is the bra to wear. Most strapless bras have an adhesive strip on the front so they stick to your skin more than a normal bra would.
Make sure you put the straps somewhere you can find them later on so you don’t lose them. You can also wear just one strap if you have an off the shoulder shirt that covers up one shoulder.
You can also find stick-on plunging bras so you don’t have to deal with clasps in the back, either. Those are great for backless shirts and dresses.
Some adhesive bras hook in the front and adhere on the sides. These will give you a push-up feel, and they offer more support. [6] X Expert Source Susan KimProfessional Stylist Expert Interview. 30 April 2019. If you have a smaller chest, you can buy a silicone adhesive bra that will stick over your nipples. [7] X Expert Source Susan KimProfessional Stylist Expert Interview. 30 April 2019. You can usually wear these bras around 30 times before the adhesive loses its grip.
Clear straps are a little shiny in the sun, so they might be slightly visible up close or in natural light. You can also find clear straps to clip onto your strapless bra for extra support.
Exposed bra straps aren’t great in a professional setting, but they’re fine almost everywhere else.
Since normal bras aren’t made to stay up on their own, you may catch your bra sliding down a bit throughout the day. Just keep an eye on it.
If you’re ever wearing a halter top, you can use this trick in the back of your shirt instead.
You can usually use pasties 20 to 30 times until they lose their sticking power. To wash your pasties, just use a little bit of soap and water, then lay them out to dry.
Make sure you’re using tape specifically made for your skin! If you use normal tape, you could cause irritation or rip off any little hairs along your torso (ouch). Body tape isn’t reusable, so you’ll have to buy more if you plan on wearing it a lot.
If you’re wearing a sheer top, put on a nude tube top.
This can be a little tedious to do by hand, so if you’ve got a sewing machine, you can try that instead. You should only do this if you’re absolutely sure you don’t want to wear that bra with any other shirt.
