6 Essential Bras Every Woman Should Know About
The stylist and author of The Art of Dressing Curves shares the must-have items for a complete bra collection that will flatter curvy women, no matter your outfit or style.
By Susan Moses
The Convertible Bra
The convertible bra makes designs with various shoulder cuts available to all women.
Structure and Style: A convertible bra has detachable straps that may be configured to accommodate the design details of outer garments.
Benefits and Beauty: An exposed bra strap is a distraction and can ruin the look of any outfit. A convertible bra solves that problem. Convertible bras with an underwire are perfect for women with a cup size of D or larger, because it provides additional support.
Buying It: When purchasing this bra style look for the same design qualities as a strapless bra.
Wearing It: This is an option for strapless dresses, gowns, and tops for women with smaller breasts. If you frequently wear tops or dresses with revealing shoulder, back, and neckline details, such as halter, racer back, crisscross, and one-shoulder silhouettes, look for a bra with modifiable clear straps that can be either removed or adjusted.
Structure and Style: A convertible bra has detachable straps that may be configured to accommodate the design details of outer garments.
Benefits and Beauty: An exposed bra strap is a distraction and can ruin the look of any outfit. A convertible bra solves that problem. Convertible bras with an underwire are perfect for women with a cup size of D or larger, because it provides additional support.
Buying It: When purchasing this bra style look for the same design qualities as a strapless bra.
Wearing It: This is an option for strapless dresses, gowns, and tops for women with smaller breasts. If you frequently wear tops or dresses with revealing shoulder, back, and neckline details, such as halter, racer back, crisscross, and one-shoulder silhouettes, look for a bra with modifiable clear straps that can be either removed or adjusted.
Published 09/23/2016