Bra straps

A bra is an integral part of a woman's wardrobe. Not only the appearance of the female breast depends on its quality, but also the mood of its owner, because it is simply impossible to feel confident and irresistible with an incorrect and uncomfortable bodice.

An important part of this type of underwear is the straps.

There are several types of straps, each of which is suitable for a specific outfit: its shape, neckline and color.

• "Native" straps, that is, those that are the base part of the bra. They can be attached to the bodice or removable;

• transparent silicone straps - suitable for summer outfits and clothes with bare shoulders;

• T-back, or T-shirt neckline, is the name of the straps, connected to each other in the middle of the back. Their main advantage is that they do not restrict movement and do not fall off, forming a beautiful chest line. In addition, they are not visible under sleeveless clothing;

• criss-cross straps - suitable for clothes with an open back and shoulders. The cross can pass both on the shoulder blades and under the bodice;

• The Halter is a single strap bra that is held around the neck. You can do it yourself by leaving one strap in place and hooking it to the place where the other strap is attached;

• a bra with one strap is ideal for off-shoulder clothing;

• decorative shoulder straps - look neat and seductive with transparent tops and dresses. They can be in the form of lace, beads, chains, sequins;

• Accessory straps is an elastic band with hooks that lengthens the main straps, allowing you to shape them any way you want.

All types of straps are designed exclusively for enhancing women's attire.Which of them to choose depends on what kind of clothes the bra is matched to.

When choosing straps, be sure to take into account their length, width and location of the straps.

Length... The straps on all bras differ in length - some of the women have higher breasts, some lower, ladies' shoulders may be sloping or, conversely, high. Therefore, when buying lingerie, it is very important to try on the option you like.

The current manufacturers of bras have tried to create a universal version of the straps with varying lengths. To adjust it, you just need to move the retainer, and the straps will begin to fit any female body. If the retainer is unstable on the product and constantly moves, sew it on, having selected the desired length in advance.

Width... There is an opinion that the straps on the bra are needed solely to support the breast, although in fact only 10% of this function depends on them. Therefore, the width of the strap does not solve anything at all - the main thing is that the straps do not cut into the shoulders. However, if you are the owner of a heavy chest, then wide straps are preferable for you - they will help relieve the load from the back.

Location... How the straps fit on your bra depends on the width of your shoulders. For women with narrow shoulders, the straps on the back should be located as close to each other as possible. But for broad-shouldered ladies, it is better to choose the opposite option, then the straps will not cut and press on the shoulders.

To keep the straps from falling off, you need to choose the right bra. But how do you make sure the underwear is right for you?

• bra cups should not differ from your breast size: they should not be smaller or larger;
• the style of the bra should match your height: for tall women, longer straps are suitable. Here you will be rescued by universal straps, with varying sizes;
• if you have sloping or narrow shoulders, it is worth either abandoning wide-spaced straps, or purchasing a special retainer that attaches to the back, in the middle of both straps, pulling them in and preventing them from slipping.

If the bra suits you in all respects, but the straps did not please, you can always purchase them separately.

The first easiest way to solve this situation is to choose the straps to match the color of your clothes. So they will look very harmonious.

To hide the straps under a racer shirt or dress with an open back, you can use the following methods:

• cross the straps by attaching one in place to the other;
• cross the straps with a special retainer-clip. By the way, an ordinary paper clip is also suitable for this.

For dresses with an open back, it is recommended to use additional straps for lengthening, which are then fixed under the bust. Or another option: one strap can be fixed with the free end in place of the second, then thread the head through the loop and remove the second strap. Also in this situation, decorative straps save.

When wearing classic dresses with straps, we sew on the back of the straps a perpendicular strip with a clip / button - we will attach the straps to this loop, so they will not go beyond the accepted frames of the straps.

If you decide to wear clothes with bare shoulders, a strapless bra can help you hide the underwear. But if it does not hold your breasts well, stay in the classic form of a bra, just wrap the straps around your shoulders, but under the bust: one strap in the back, the second in the front. A secure fit is ensured.

For lovers of dresses and tops with one shoulder, just take off one strap and the outfit is ready. The second strap can be hidden by passing it under the chest and attaching it to the first.

To prevent the straps from slipping, there are special silicone pads under them, which will also help if the straps of your bra cut into your shoulders.They are made of flesh-colored silicone, which makes them completely invisible.

Bra straps are just as important as the bra itself, as a woman's comfort and confidence depend on them. Therefore, it is so important to choose the straps that are right for you.