because I must ask
Years ago, I had a lovely roommate that loved to plan parties; she was a runner with green eyes I envied. There are plenty of reasons everyone adored her and I couldn't argue with a one of them, but boy was she indecisive in the mornings.
She'd come in my room each morning, with hangers in hand, needing wardrobe assistance. The fact that she looked divine in just about anything didn't matter; she wanted my opinion, standing in front of me while I did the pantyhose dance before I dashed off to work.
Well, I guess I've hit a snag and need to bug you, dear reader, for your assistance. So I stand figuratively before you with the following question: What would you wear with a strapless dress? And yes, we are speaking bras here, and my utter lack of boundaries suggesting therapy may be in order.
Backstory: I found a Magical Dress for my upcoming trip to Bermuda. I proposed to it just last night, after I put it on (again). I don't usually carry on with clothing, so this says something.
But I tried it on in a fitting room on my way to Jazzercise, with a sports bra. Score one for effective use of time; Subtract two because I didn't understand the ramifications of a strapless dress since I haven't worn one since my first affair, with my wedding dress.
A.) I could go bra-less, oh yes I could. It is lined and has boning and I look rather trim, though flat(ter) chested this way ala Little House on the Prairie Sylvia, binding herself with what looks like an Ace bandage.
Or
B.) I could finagle a bra under the dress, taking what nature gave me and giving it serious oomph, ala The Other Boleyn Girl Natalie Portman. This option features more cleavage and less oxygen.
Please ponder and vote -----> in the sidebar if you are so inclined.
My dress and I thank you.
She'd come in my room each morning, with hangers in hand, needing wardrobe assistance. The fact that she looked divine in just about anything didn't matter; she wanted my opinion, standing in front of me while I did the pantyhose dance before I dashed off to work.
Well, I guess I've hit a snag and need to bug you, dear reader, for your assistance. So I stand figuratively before you with the following question: What would you wear with a strapless dress? And yes, we are speaking bras here, and my utter lack of boundaries suggesting therapy may be in order.
Backstory: I found a Magical Dress for my upcoming trip to Bermuda. I proposed to it just last night, after I put it on (again). I don't usually carry on with clothing, so this says something.
But I tried it on in a fitting room on my way to Jazzercise, with a sports bra. Score one for effective use of time; Subtract two because I didn't understand the ramifications of a strapless dress since I haven't worn one since my first affair, with my wedding dress.
A.) I could go bra-less, oh yes I could. It is lined and has boning and I look rather trim, though flat(ter) chested this way ala Little House on the Prairie Sylvia, binding herself with what looks like an Ace bandage.
Or
B.) I could finagle a bra under the dress, taking what nature gave me and giving it serious oomph, ala The Other Boleyn Girl Natalie Portman. This option features more cleavage and less oxygen.
Please ponder and vote -----> in the sidebar if you are so inclined.
My dress and I thank you.
Comments
If you knew how hapless I am in this department - really & truly - you would know how thankful I am for some advice.
Thanks. And duct tape? Hmmmm.
And, yeah, we're going to need some pictures.
So exciting! :D
Now I get why people ask for help.
Doh.
Thankfully, I have not one, but two excellent strapless bras so thank you.
;)
Not that I am voting for those - I seem to remember my cousin using them once and not getting the adhesive off for weeks.
How about - take the bra. See how you feel the day you're putting the dress on - vacations have a way of making things like bras seem really unimportant (if they're good vacations!)
The contraptions always detract from the fun.
Will you post a pic of you in it?
-Stu
Other option as previously noted is *flash tape*
I guess it really depends on your cup size...
:)
But don't give up comfort completely.