Strapless Bra: The Best Bra For Every Occasion

Bra shopping is hard enough when looking for a traditional bra. Hitting the right combo of band and cup size takes some finesse. Style, breast shape, fabric, comfort and suitability for the occasion adds to an already confusing mix.

With all the choices available, a strapless bra is an essential addition to your lingerie drawer.

 

What is a Strapless bra?

Like the name implies, a strapless bra is a bra without straps or with removable straps. They are perfect for under styles where you don’t need your straps spoiling the look. Off-the-shoulder tops, sundresses with thin straps, or any style that highlights bare shoulders or back are ideal choices for a strapless bra. Unlike traditional counterparts, strapless bras are more fitted to the body and usually have a silicone lining that helps keep the bra in place.

The last thing you need are unwelcomed wardrobe malfunctions or constantly tugging and repositioning your bra. With those issues in mind, ThirdLove went the extra mile to create the superb strapless for any occasion.

 

Types of Strapless Bras 

You may have found yourself searching for “how to make your bra strapless” online and found a myriad of quick hacks. While they can work in a pinch, they are really not all that comfortable and can shorten the lifespan of your bra. Instead, adding a classic and extremely adaptable strapless bra will save you money and headaches.

The 24/7® Classic Strapless is a bestseller and one of the best bras for strapless dresses. The wide band hugs the rib cage while the silicone liners keep the bra in place - no more searching for how to make a strapless bra stay up! This will stay up all day - and night - no problem. The molded nylon/spandex cups will hold their shape while creating a smooth, clean silhouette. You don’t have to worry about spilling out of the cups or your strapless falling down.

This bra comes with 2 sets of removable straps that add to its versatility. With both nude color and clear removable straps, you can configure the straps according to your needs. From racerback, criss-cross, halter to one-shoulder, this bra does it all in style and comfort. 

Worried about showing a little more than you would like to bare, slip on a pair of our Nippies Skin Adhesive Nipple covers for an added layer of modesty. We’ve got you covered.

For those styles that call for a little more dare to bare, like backless dresses or plunging necklines, the Gatherall Backless Bra comes to the rescue. The reusable, washable silicone bra is strapless, backless, wireless with flexible support. The skin-friendly silicone adhesive clings firmly to your body and stays in place so you can look and feel your best.

 

A Bra with Clear Straps and Tonal Straps for Versatility

A strapless bra is truly the best bra to wear with a halter dress, a strapless dress, an off-the-shoulder, and virtually every other tricky style. Straps will never distract from your look thanks to the bra’s, well, lack of straps. And, in case your outfit does call for a pair, our 24/7™ Classic Strapless Bra can be worn with or without as it comes with two sets: a clear set and a tonal set in the color of the bra you ordered.

“I love this style because I feel confident when I wear off-the-shoulder tops and dresses,” said Erica Johnswick, ThirdLove’s Customer Experience Outreach Lead. “You can wear the straps as a halter or even wear them crisscrossed in the back. One of my favorite shirts is off-the-shoulder on one side, so sometimes I’ll wear the bra crisscrossed on only one side.”

“I love this style because I feel confident when I wear off-the-shoulder tops and dresses.” – Erica Johnswick, ThirdLove’s Customer Experience Outreach Lead

 

How to Make Strapless Bras Stay Up

On top of having five style options in one bra, our Strapless Bra stays in place to support you all night on the dance floor. The silicone edge helps it stay up as long as you do, while the cups are made with soft, support foam to lift and form to your curves perfectly.

But before you make your purchase, there a couple fit tips to consider first. According to Erica, you’ll want to start with your usual bra size. Order a strapless bra in your everyday size and adjust the fit as needed from there. “The fit of the strapless bra is designed to be tighter to stay on your body without straps,” Erica said. So don’t be alarmed if you find that your usual size fits more snug than usual. Though Erica personally prefers to size up in the band in this style, she says many women stick to their size for maximum support.

 

Choosing the Right Strapless bra for Each Occasion

Before you slip into that decadent outfit, here are a couple tips to get the best use of your strapless bra.

• Fit is king (or queen). For a strapless bra to hold you well, the band must be fitted firmly against your body. Without the secondary assistance of straps, the band is doing all the work. Take our Fitting Room Quiz and find your perfect bra size. 
• The right cup size will hold and support the girls without any excess spillage or gaping openings. With silicone lining both the band and cup, a well- fitting strapless will adhere beautifully to your body.

 

Once you find the perfect fit, it’s now a matter of what style you need.

Backless, silicone designs are perfect for low draping backless outfits or looks that need more discrete support. For everything else, the classic strapless will suit most needs. With removable straps that can be adapted as required, this versatile bra checks many fashion boxes.

 

Why ThirdLove Offers the Best Strapless Bras

ThirdLove designers did the work for you to create the perfect strapless products that will suit all your fashion needs.

From light supportive foam cups, soft skin-friendly silicone lining and firm wide bands, ThirdLove strapless bras are available in a wide range of band and cup size options including sizes for larger breasts as well as half-cup styles.

It’s the classic one-stop shop bra that does it all. What’s not to love?

Shop all our strapless and multi-way styles here!