Clear Bra Straps
From LoveToKnow Lingerie
Wearing your slinkiest summer top is no problem when you wear bras with clear bra straps underneath.
While some women don't mind if their lingerie peeks out from beneath their clothing, many others think this look is tacky. Underwear is underwear, after all – it shouldn't be visible outside the privacy of your bedroom. However, some tops are so barely there that it can be hard to find the right bra so that nothing shows. If you have a variety of hot weather tops such as tank tops, camisole tops, halter tops and tube tops, you may find you need a different bra for each! To solve this dilemma and prevent the expense of having to buy a bra for every single outfit, try clear bra straps as an alternative.
Wearing Clear Bra Straps
Just because they're clear, they still aren't meant to be shown off. Clear straps are more like insurance for proper dress. This way, you don't have to constantly adjust your bra straps, worrying about whether or not they've slipped off your shoulders. If a clear strap slips a little, many people won't even notice because their transparent qualities allow your skin to show through them.
Still, clear straps aren't foolproof and aren't meant to be worn with everything. If you wear a tube top, go with a strapless bra. Even clear straps will be visible and may be distracting on this sleeveless top. If you like your straps to show with a tube top, decorative bra straps are a better option, as they're meant to be shown off. Besides the see-through nature of clear straps, they're also made of a silicone-like material that naturally clings to your skin, making them less likely to slip off your shoulders in the first place.
Clear bra straps work best with these types of tops or outfits:
- Camisole tops
- Tank tops
- Spaghetti strap tops
- Racerback tank tops
- Sundresses
They're adjustable, so they'll work with any bra to ensure a perfect fit.
The Transparent Benefit
Because clear straps are colorless, they work with everyone, regardless of skin tone. You won't have to worry whether or not they're the "right" shade of nude – clear straps work with every complexion. They'll work first thing in the summer when you haven't yet acquired that tropical tan and they'll work in August, after a summer full of outdoor activities. Clear straps are as perfect for the fair-skinned as they are for women of color.
Taking Care of Your Clear Straps
If you purchase clear straps separately, keeping them clean is a cinch. All you need is a damp cloth. Wipe them clean and you're all set to wear them another day. Since these are such an inexpensive accessory, you might want to buy more than one pair. Extra sets will come in handy during the spring and summer, when you're more likely to need them.
Where to Find Them
You can often buy clear straps attached to a bra or you can buy them separately and clip them onto any bra that has interchangeable straps. Your local lingerie department or boutique likely has them. Also, look into these online lingerie retailers for bras that come with clear straps or detachable straps, an inexpensive, but highly useful accessory:
Clear strap bras are priced comparatively to bras with traditional straps and you can usually find them in convertible styles that will accommodate a number of different tops. It's like getting several bras for the price of one!
Forget Peek-a-Boo Straps
You'll never have to worry about your bra straps peeking out unattractively once you buy either clear straps as an accessory or bras that come with them attached. Instead of constantly checking your reflection in the mirror, you can enjoy all your warm weather activities worry-free.
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