One-shoulder dresses are dramatic and elegant, but they are also a bra nightmare. One shoulder is covered, one is bare, and no regular bra is designed for that. You cannot go strapless because the bare shoulder side has nothing to hide behind, and you cannot convert one strap because it looks awkward. Here is what works.
Best Option: Sticky Bra
A Sticky Bra is perfectly symmetrical on your body even when your dress is not. Both cups adhere directly to your skin with no straps on either side, so it does not matter which shoulder is bare. The sticky bra looks and works the same from every angle.
This is the simplest solution because you do not have to think about strap placement at all. Apply it the same way you would for any other outfit and let the dress do its asymmetric thing.
For Larger Cup Sizes: Boob Tape
If you need more lift than a sticky bra provides, Boob Tape lets you build serious support. On the bare-shoulder side, tape from underneath the breast upward toward where the strap would be -- the dress fabric will cover the tape at the top. On the covered side, you have even more room to work with since the shoulder strap hides everything.
How to Wear It
- Start with the sticky bra or tape before putting on the dress.
- Pay extra attention to the bare shoulder side. This is where any support failure will be most visible.
- Try the dress on and check the neckline transition. Where the dress goes from one shoulder to the other across your chest, make sure nothing peeks out.
- Test the arm-raise. Lift your bare-shoulder arm above your head. The dress fabric will shift and you want to make sure nothing is exposed.
One-Shoulder Styles This Covers
- Formal one-shoulder gowns
- Casual one-shoulder tops
- Asymmetric cut dresses
- One-shoulder jumpsuits
Own your one-shoulder look with confidence. Shop the Sticky Bra ($35) or Boob Tape ($18).
