How to Keep a Special Dress in Place With Tape and Glue

It’s like our mothers always said: “Women are all smoke and mirrors.”  The good news is that the modern versions of smoke and mirrors are, in a word, fabulous. If you have a special dress for an upcoming occasion, we guarantee that you can make it work with the right touches of tape and glue.

The truth about tape

Many women use body tape exclusively (if they choose to use any kind of adhesive). While tape can do the trick on many occasions, it may not work with those dresses that drape the body J-Lo-style.

When you bend forward in these dresses, that fabric is going to follow gravity’s pull, leaving you exposed. Sometimes tape just isn’t strong or reliable enough to handle this kind of situation. That’s when you may need glue.

Tips for fabric body glue

For some situations glue is an alternative to tape. Here are some things to keep in mind:

            •            Apply body glue to clean, dry skin.

            •            If using a non-traditional body glue, test it on a piece of fabric to make sure it    

                         will wash out.

            •            Make sure body glue won’t inhibit you from making any natural movements.

            •            Always carry backup in your purse. Bring along some body tape, too. You 

                          never know, right?

Have questions about using body tape or body glue with your special dress? Bring in your outfit for a consultation with one of our lingerie specialists!

Special Bras for Special Occasions

Your daughter’s wedding, your best friend’s 30^th birthday, the corporate party where you’ll give a toast, whatever it may be, the day is quickly arriving, and you’ve already purchased the perfect dress for the special occasion – but what about a bra?

Special dresses and special occasions usually call for a special bra to complete the look. Depending on your dress and body type, you may need a strapless bra or a transferable plunge bra. How do you choose? What are the options?

Cup size doesn’t matter

It may come as a surprise to most women with larger cup sizes, but today’s strapless bras are available up to an “H” cup size. And – believe it or not – they actually have really great support that doesn’t compress your breasts. This support is provided by a higher level of underwire (the “gore” part of the bra that connects the cups in the front).

Transferable bra options

Transferable bras tend to have a lower gore and more of a plunge style, which gives more cleavage but less support. To get that full look without losing support, try putting “cookies” in your bra, which fit under your breasts and push them up (instead of adding volume).

Transferable bras are suitable for dresses with halter straps. They can also work for racerback dresses: cross the bra at the back instead of wrapping the straps around the neck like a halter. You can also use a a product called the “Hide-a-Strap,” which connects to your regular bra, allowing you to cross the straps in a racerback style.

For a one-shoulder dress, opt for a strapless bra or transferable bra.

Of course, the best way to choose a bra for your special occasion is to bring the dress in for a personal fitting with a lingerie specialist.

Brabary has a full range of specialty bra, so you'll feel and look your best for that festive occasion. We look forward to helping you.