With a wide range of adhesive bras now available there is no excuse for visible bra straps.
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 LESSONS IN LINGERIE
Back in the day, when we were buying our first bra, size was everything! But, as the novelty wears off, we tend to forget about the importance of a well-fitting bra. With Debs night approaching the time has come to whip out the measuring tape again. The lingerie departments of most stores offer a free bra-fitting service – avail of it! The perfect dress will look nothing if you are flashing bra straps or, worse still, sporting the “four boobs” effect with an ill-fitting bra! Try to bring your dress with you when you are shopping for Debs night lingerie. Consider not only your chest size but also the style of your dress, the colour, the fabric – these factors all make a difference. myDebs has put together a lingerie style guide to get you started.
BACKLESS / FRONTLESS
Avoid the ultimate underwear faux pas of revealing unsightly straps by choosing the right bra. There is a wide range of adhesive bras available and most multiway bras will have a strap to suit your dress. Failing that body tape might protect your modesty for the night!
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 The Ultimate Convertible Bra with underwire, clear front and clear back straps gives great support for revealing dresses. Available from Marks & Spencer nationwide. Sizes 32A – 38D. Black, white & nude. €32. |
| For backless support try the Ultimo Miracle low-back strapless bra with removable gel cups for extra cleavage. Available from Debenhams and stockists nationwide. Sizes 34-36 A-D & 38 B-C. Black & ivory. |
STRAPLESS
Choose a strapless bra for low or wide-cut necklines, spaghetti straps or strapless dresses. The most versatile strapless is one with removable straps that you can make into a crisscross or halter bra. Use body tape to keep it in place so you don’t have to spend all night adjusting it.
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| This seamless, strapless bra from La Senza offers discrete support for the fuller cup. Available from La Senza stockists nationwide. Sizes 32D - 38F. Black, white & nude. |
For a more elegant look this bra from Presence provides strapless support with silver embroidered detailing. Available from Debenhams nationwide. Sizes 32-36 A-DD and 38 B-D. Ivory, Black, Pink & Aquamarine. |
 SUPPORT
Corsets, bustiers and basques – they are all essentially the same with minor differences in length and boning. Not only do they push your bust up and out, they also slim your torso and tummy for that hourglass figure. But beware the boning – too much can be uncomfortable for a long night.
For a more extravagant look this embroidered boned corset from Valisere is sheer elegance with good support and beautiful detailing. Available from Clerys. Sizes Small, Medium & Large. Red & white.
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