A Bra that Fits: A strapless bra, more than any other style, requires a perfect fit. Be 100 percent sure you are wearing the correct bra size as a strapless bra is not as forgiving as other types.
Strapless with Support: Look for a strapless bra with good support. Silicone strips add to support element and keeps everything in place without irritating the skin. A great underwire can transform a strapless bra into a support system. Even with a backless dress, complete support can be provided by convertible bras that have a low back band that stays securely in place by a strap that goes around stomach. Optional, adjustable clear straps are available for additional support.
Lift Up: If increased cleavage is desired, select a strapless bra with bump pads that are placed inside the cup. These pads lift the breast tissue up, giving illusion of more cleavage. This has a positive affect with certain styles of clothing.
Dual Purpose: A strapless bra that can be worn as a normal bra, with criss-cross tops or as a halter provide the most flexibility without sacrificing support and fit. Many of today’s strapless bras also provide a plunge line that can be worn with shirts that are low cut. Le Mystere’s Sculptural strapless push-up bra center plunges deep and has straps you can add to convert bra into several other styles.
Color Matters: Beige is the best color choice for a strapless bra. The deeper the color, the better it blends with your natural skin tone, hence blending in with your clothes. Marie Jo’s cognac color in its Avero bra is a great choice.
Other summer bra trends include accessories and reusable bra items. Nubra, a reusable, stick-on silicon bra with front closure to create cleavage, is very popular. Intimate apparel accessories including products to keep clothes in place using a double-sided tape, such as Flash Tape is another novelty. And, with women going in and out of air conditioning during the summer months, Sassynips, a compact, reusable cover for breast area, is something a woman can not live without.