A Guide to Your Prom Undergarments

Almost every woman hates bra shopping from the very first moment. When you have the added pressure of selecting one for a formal dance, it can become even more of a headache. This is because you want your bra to give your breasts enough oomph and cleavage without annoying straps or eye-hooks peeking through. This guide will assist you in choosing the correct bra for different styles of prom dresses as well as some basic bra buying tips.

Your Guide to Matching Your Bra to Your Prom Dress

• Strapless Gown-If your prom dress is strapless, you almost definitely will be choosing a strapless bra as well. Choose one that includes some boning inside the cups. While it may sound uncomfortable, it will support your breasts better without the aid of straps. If you think you need extra support, think about using bra adhesive tape to keep your strapless bra in place.
• Backless Gown-If you choose a trendy backless gown, you can’t wear a traditional strapless bra. You can choose a strapless, bandless style, where you secure the cups with adhesive tape. Alternatively, you can look for bras that attach further down near your waist.
• Form-fitting gown-If you are goingto wear a curve-clingy dress, you’ll need something that shapes your entire body. Think about a corset-style bra as it sucks in your stomach as well as lifts your chest. In addition, you may want to purchase some shapewear or lycra shorts to hide your panty lines and smooth any problem areas.
• Plunging or V-Neck gowns-For long, plunging gowns, make sure you invest in a plunging, lace demi-cup style bra, that allows you some support and plenty of bare skin.
• Nude or ivory dresses-If you choose a dress that’s almost “nude,” choose your undergarments with care. Try to find a bra, panties, and slip in a color as close to your prom dress as possible. Remember to avoid white as that may become noticeable under the strobe lights on the dance floor.

Basic Bra Buying Tips

• Bring your dress with you when you go bra shopping, since you want to make sure you buy one that supports your breasts, especially if you have a large chest. In addition, this helps with knowing if you need a strapless or convertible style bra. Alternatively, you can purchase a quality strapless bra first and take it with you to the prom dress shop.
• Watch your cup size. If your underwire doesn’t size easily or extra breast fat is spilling out on the sides or the bottom, try the next cup size.
• Consider buying your strapless bra at least a band size smaller, if not a few sizes smaller. Since you only have the band to hold your cleavage, you need a good, firm fit and it’s better to have it snug, you’re not trying to re-adjust yourself at the dance.
• Purchase a high-quality convertible bra so that you don’t constantly have to buy different strapless or halter bras, depending on your dress. This way you choose to remove the straps entirely, adjust them around your neck halter-style, or wear them like a typical bra for everyday use.

Since prom is a big deal in a girl’s life and everyone’s body is different, we recommend that you go to a quality bra store with a professional fitter that can assist you in finding the best bra and shapewear you’ll need for your dress.