Decorative Bra Straps

If plain clear bra straps are too boring for you, you may be looking for decorative bra straps as an option for those strapless or spaghetti strap tops you love to wear when the weather is hot.

Unlike clear straps, which are made to blend in with your skin and not stand out, straps with embellishments on them want attention. You can find bra straps decorated with just about anything, including:

• Flowers
• Jewels
• Beads
• Fabric

Types of Decorative Bra Straps

You can be understated or you can really go wild when it comes to these bra straps. Only upon close inspection will many people be able to tell that your decorative straps aren't attached to your tube top. Plus, with the wide variety of embellishments, you can wear the same top with different straps, giving it a unique look each time.

Crystal Bra Straps

For a simply elegant addition to your bra wardrobe, try crystal bra straps. They give a delicate look to whatever top you wear, whether it's a strapless top that shows your straps completely off, or whether it's a camisole top that allows just a peek of your straps to show.

Rhinestone Bra Straps

Another popular option is rhinestone bra straps, which add even more of a girly vibe to your girliest outfits. You can even slip on your favorite rhinestone jewelry to match your bra straps.

Fabric and Beaded Straps

Perfect for sundresses, either with straps or without, fabric and beaded straps lend a more casual air to your outfit, but are no less interesting. By choosing different colors of straps, you can accessorize with various shoes, handbags and jewelry.

How to Wear Them

Maybe you have a strapless dress you want to wear and strapless bras leave you feeling less than secure. Bra straps that attach to your bra are a perfect solution. It doesn't matter whether it's a little black dress perfect for date night or a more casual style – there are bra straps with the right decoration for any outfit.

Like clear straps, these embellished straps attach to any bra that has detachable straps. You can wear these fancy straps with:

• Prom dresses
• Cocktail dresses
• Formal gowns
• Wedding gowns
• Sheer tops
• Camisole tops
• Tube tops
• Tank tops
• Halter tops

Where to Buy

Your local department store's lingerie section will probably yield a selection of decorative bra straps, but your online options are many. This short list of Internet retailers may leave you with so many choices, you have a hard time deciding which pair, or pairs, to buy:

• Strappy's: Crystal bra straps, rhinestone bra straps, beaded or fabric…this site has them all. If the traditional style of two straps over your shoulders is not exciting enough for you, you'll find straps that crisscross in the back and meet with a jeweled star in the middle.
• Bellacare: From glamorous butterfly décor to colored jewels and even pearls, the bra straps you'll get here are glitzy and add just the right touch of elegance.
• Peek-A-Boo Strapz: Pretty flowers and shiny gems are made to be seen. You won't mind these bra straps peeking out from under your tops…you might even encourage it.
• Jamie's Jewels: Maybe you like clear straps, but just want a little extra something added to them. This site sells clear bra straps with simple additions such as flowers and spaced rhinestones. You'll look as if flowers are adorning your shoulders.
• Classy Straps: You'll find a large array of handcrafted straps here in a range of colors and styles. Glass beads add even more pizzazz.

Show Them Off

Decorative straps tend to be a little pricier than plain clear straps, but that's to be expected, especially if you consider them to be an accessory for evening wear, much as you'd think about a handbag or jewelry.

With such a wide variety of beautiful bra straps tailor made for showing off, the next time someone asks "Is that your bra strap showing?", instead of feeling embarrassed, you'll be glad to say yes.

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