Open back and shoulder bra. Which is better, how to do it yourself, reviews

The open back in clothes with beautiful cutouts accentuates the figure. But before buying such beautiful things, you need to know which bra to wear under them.

Features of a bra for a dress with an open back and shoulders

It is important that the bra is completely hidden and its details are not visible. The straps can be on the open back if they are decorative. Such lingerie models should be combined with the main outfit in color and complement the image.

Evening and casual wear can have different back cutouts, small, medium and very deep. They vary in shape. There is a special bra model for each type of neckline.

In the table below, you can consider options for successful combinations:

Before buying, it is advisable to try on a bra under the clothes with which you plan to wear it, in order to see how it fits the type of neckline.

Who are they suitable for?

The open back bra is suitable for women with a beautiful figure and medium breasts. It is not recommended for overweight girls to wear underwear and clothes with an open back, because camouflaged shoulder straps will still be visible, as they cut into soft fabrics. If there are flaws on the skin of the back, then it is also not recommended to open it.

It is better to wait for the improvement, because acne and small rashes spoil the overall image and attract unnecessary attention.

For women with very large breasts, it is better to give preference to front cutouts. Bodice models designed for an open back hold the chest slightly weaker than the classic options. The girl will simply be uncomfortable wearing such underwear.

What should you look for when choosing a comfortable bra?

Before buying a bodice, you must definitely try it on.

It is important to pay attention to several points:

• Bra details should not be visible under clothing.
• If there are decorative straps on the linen that will be visible, then their color should match the skin tone and match the outfit.
• The cups should support your breasts well and should be suitable.
  
• It is important that metal elements do not rub or dig into the skin.
• It is worth paying attention to the material from which the bra is made. It is better to give preference to cotton and soft synthetic lace.

If everything is in order, then it remains to move in front of the mirror and make sure that the bodice does not restrict movement. And also you need to make sure that the underwear is not visible if the neckline moves slightly during squats or with your arms raised up.

How to use?

The open back bra made of fabric is easy to use. You need to put it on correctly and adjust all the straps.It is important to store and wear silicone models correctly. The sticky layer that keeps the cups on the chest is protected by a special foil.

It must be removed before using the bodice, and glued back at the end of the day so that the glue does not dry out. Before putting on the silicone cups, you need to wash your breasts and wipe them dry. It is not recommended to use creams. Even after they are completely absorbed, the silicone bra will hold up worse than on dry breasts.

The cups are attached in turn. You need to gently put one of them down your chest and put on. Putting on the 2nd bowl, you need to monitor its location. It is more convenient to do this in front of a mirror. When the bodice is worn correctly, the cups will be flush. After that, they need to be joined together with a clasp to pull the breasts to each other.

Removing a silicone bra is easy. You need to pull the bowls down. After peeling off, they are washed with warm water and soap and left to dry. Do not wipe the bodice with a towel, because the sticky layer will deteriorate. When they are dry, the protective film is glued in place.

Bra types and popular brands

Open back bras differ from each other and suit different types of necklines. Lingerie manufacturers are releasing new models that hold the chest well and hide under clothes. The most popular models and brands are detailed below.

Bando

These bodices are made from elastic, soft fabric. Bando has no shoulder straps and supports the chest with the help of bones. Its cut allows breasts to be pulled upward and towards each other. The back placket of the bodice is wide and does not restrict movement. The bando can be worn by girls with small and medium breasts. Some models have foam inserts that add extra volume to the breasts.

The bodice is worn under clothes with bare shoulders. A lace bra goes well with wide T-shirts that have deep cutouts on the sleeves. For tight things, you need to choose a bandeau made of smooth fabric, because lace and other decorations will be very noticeable.

Transformers

These models have elastic long straps that can be unfastened and positioned according to the type of cut on the garment.

For example, to put on a transforming bodice under a dress with bare shoulders and a back, the straps of which are fixed at the neck, you need to unhook one strap from the bra.

The second one needs to be unfastened from the back strap and stretched to the desired size, and then thrown over the neck and fixed in place of the removed strap.

The straps can be criss-crossed on the back to wear a cruciform. For clothes where 1 shoulder is open, you need to fix both straps on the other side.

This type of linen is equipped with a special clip. It can be used to tie the straps together without crossing over. For example, putting on a bodice under a fighting jersey.

Stickers

Stickers can be disposable and reusable. They can hardly be called a full-fledged bra, their functionality is to lift the breasts and hide the nipples. Stickers can be worn under any clothing. Do not wear them in extreme heat or under swimwear, because from getting wet, the sticky layer loses its holding qualities.

Sin bra

This brand produces disposable stickers that can slightly lift your breasts. Sin Bra can be worn under any type of clothing. The stickers are so small that they won't be visible.

They are flesh-colored and made of a hypoallergenic material that allows air to breathe and allows the skin to breathe. Together with these stickers, you need to use special ones that mask the nipples so that they are not visible through clothing.

With T-strap

The open back bra with a T-strap holds the chest securely, therefore it is suitable for women with large sizes. This bodice has 2 straps, one of which is located around the neck and the other along the spine.Such a bodice can be worn under dresses with an open back and shoulders, with straps around the neck.

The T-strap remains invisible under the wrestling shirts. Some models are decorative. The back strap can be decorated with rhinestones or soft lace. Such a bra is worn with a shallow cut. It is important that the color of the bodice and clothing is combined or contrasting.

With sheer back and straps

This model does not differ from the classic version in terms of support, so it is suitable for large breasts. The cups of this bodice are made of smooth fabric with foam inserts, and the back plate and shoulder straps are made of transparent silicone. The bra is fastened in front, so the breasts in such underwear look more voluminous.

This option is not suitable for garments with large and deep necklines. Silicone details should not be visible, so it is better to wear a bodice under the cutouts with intertwined shoulder straps or lace trimmed.

With cups

This type of bra includes silicone cups. They are attached to the chest with a sticky layer and are fastened with a clasp. Such models are intended for dresses with a deep neckline that opens the entire back to the coccyx or for clothes that expose the back to the waist. It is not recommended to wear silicone sticker cups every day.

This material does not allow air to pass through and skin cells do not receive oxygen. It is better to use these bodices only for special occasions. It is important to monitor the condition of your silicone bra. From frequent wear, the cups can lose their shape and no longer securely fix the chest. The adhesive layer quickly deteriorates if not properly maintained.

Silicone Models

These models do not have back straps or straps. Also, like the previous version, they are fixed on the chest with a sticky layer. The cups are small and completely invisible under clothing. In stores, you can find nude and black silicone bras. They can be worn under clothes with any kind of cutout.

Many cups have clasps that help pull the breasts together. There are lace-up models that have a similar function. Silicone bras are good for small and medium breasts. Not suitable for large sizes.

Wing bra and bare bra

Wing bra is a bra with good holding function. It can be worn under clothes with bare shoulders and back, as well as with a deep neckline. Suitable for greedy of any size. For chubby ladies, this bodice will help avoid the ugly caterpillar effect when the back strap of the bra cuts into the soft fabrics on the back.

It has a fairly wide bar with additional stiffening ribs that hide figure flaws. The chest is kept raised due to the bones and dense cups. The bodice fastens at the back and does not have straps. Bare bra is presented on the market in 2 variants. The first allows you to lift the chest up.

With one edge, it is attached to its middle part with a sticky layer, and the second part is fixed at the top. The chest is noticeably tightened. Bare bras should be placed at the same level so that the breasts are symmetrical. The second variant of bare bra is attached under the chest and gives it additional volume. The nipples remain uncovered, so this bodice needs to be supplemented with special stickers.

With push up

An open back bra may have additional inserts that add volume to the chest. This effect is called push-up and is suitable for women with small to medium breasts. Such bodices can be worn under clothes with any neckline, as well as with deep necklines.

How to remodel a regular bra?

A regular classic bra can also be worn under open-back clothes, if you refine it a little. The main thing is that the color of the bodice matches the outfit. Below are some effective ways to transform a regular bra.

Cross-brackets

A regular bra looks ugly under a wrestling jersey.The straps spoil the overall look of the crossed straps on the back. This problem can be easily solved by crossing the straps of the bodice.

How to do it:

• Wear the bra and loosen the straps as much as possible.
• From the front, the strapless hooks must be carefully pulled out of the loops.
• Now the right strap needs to be hooked at the place of attachment with the left, and the left strap on the right.

Thanks to these simple manipulations, the straps will cross on the back and will not peek out from under the clothes. If the straps are not long enough to cross them, you can use special clips in the form of brackets. The straps are loosened as much as possible and connected with a clip in the place where the straps of the shirt will intersect.

Double sided tape

To give an ordinary bodice a push-up effect, you can use double-sided tape. This trick will require small pieces of foam. It is better to cut them out of an old bra for a beautiful and neat shape.

How to do it:

1. Remove small debris and pellets from the back of the bra cups.
2. The prepared substrates are applied to the bottom of each bowl and marks are made with a felt-tip pen.
3. 2 identical strips are cut from double-sided tape and glued onto the cups in accordance with the marks.
4. Now you need to remove the protective film and carefully attach the substrates.

Double-sided tape can be used as nipple stickers. It is thick enough to hide them completely. Small circles are cut out of the strips and glued to the chest, without removing the upper protective layer. This trick should only be used as a last resort. For example, when, before going out, it was discovered that the disposable stickers were over.

Other rework options

The classic bra can be altered to suit clothes with a back cut of any depth.

This will require:

• bodice;
  
• scissors;
• pins;
• thread matching color and a needle.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The straps on the back should be cut off. If they come unfastened, the hook must be removed.
2. The bar must also be carefully cut to the very cups.
3. Now the cut edges of the straps are attached to the bottom of the cups and secured with pins.
4. The bra is tried on and the straps are checked for a comfortable position.
5. If everything is in order, then you can sew them on.

It turns out a bodice without a back strap. It will support your chest thanks to the straps. Which need to be adjusted. If your breasts are not holding up well enough, you can add an elastic band.

It needs to be wrapped around the waist, crossed on the back, and the ends sewn to the lower parts of the cups. This alteration option is suitable for girls with medium breasts. For owners of large forms, there is another option.

Required:

• bra;
• elastic tape 2-3 cm wide;
  
• clasps for the bodice;
• thread and needle.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The bra must be worn, but not fastened.
2. The elastic is applied to the waist, and its ends are brought to the fasteners. The excess will need to be cut off.
3. The edges of the elastic band need to be trimmed to keep them from unraveling and fasteners must be sewn on each side. It is important to sew them on correctly. There should be loops on the elastic on the side where there are hooks on the bodice, on the other end - vice versa.
4. Now you need to put on the bodice again and fix the elastic so that its ends cross on the back, and fasten the fasteners to the bra hooks.

Such a bodice can be worn under clothes with a cut to the waist. Thanks to the elastic band. The back bar will be lower than usual. An old bra can be hemmed neatly from the wrong side of the garment. This option is only suitable for those things that have multiple layers. On tight dresses and T-shirts, the threads will be too noticeable.

Bras for open back clothes need to be chosen correctly. For a flawless look, it is important to make sure that the lingerie does not stick out from under the outfit.And if, during movement, the cutout shifts slightly, and a small detail still becomes visible, then it should be the same color. Then the bra will not attract too much attention.

Article design:Lozinsky Oleg

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