Strapless Bras

What is a strapless bra?

A strapless bra, also known as a backless bra, as the name suggests, is a type of bra designed without shoulder straps. You may be confused that sometimes strapless bras or backless bras do come with shoulder straps with hooks and can be taken off or worn in different ways. These are actually types of strapless bras or backless bras, called convertible bras or multiway bras.

If you are looking for a bra that can handle any type of occasion, a detachable strapless bra may be a good choice for you. Triumph's strapless bras offer detachable shoulder straps, allowing you to decide when to have straps or go strapless depending on the type of clothes you plan to wear.

Do strapless bras work?

You may worry about the support ability of a strapless bra or a backless bra. If there are no straps on the bra, how can the strapless bra provide support and stay up?

In fact, the support of a bra comes from the back band instead of the straps, whether the bra is strapless or not. Backless bras usually feature a broader back band to distribute the weight of your breasts around your body. Meanwhile, the cup construction can also provide support without the need for straps. Additionally, backless bras incorporate a rubber or silicone strip around the back band and wings of the bra to help it adhere to your skin and prevent any slippage, with additional rows of hooks and eyes to provide a wider bandwidth.

What types of strapless bras are available at Triumph?

While a strapless bra or a backless bra is only one type of bra, it can also be divided into several categories. As the development of bras evolves, the backless bra combines its functionality with other bra styles, not only retaining its original function but also incorporating designs from other bra types. Here are several types of strapless bras you can find at Triumph.

Strapless Push-Up Bras:

• A strapless push-up bra combines the features of a push-up bra and a strapless bra. A strapless push-up bra provides the push-up effect without the need for shoulder straps, offering the same functionality as a normal push-up bra and preventing any unsightly bra straps from showing. Despite the absence of straps, Triumph's strapless push-up bras provide exceptional support and remain securely in place.

Strapless Seamless Bras:

• A strapless seamless bra is designed to be hidden under clothing, offering a smooth, streamlined appearance. They are therefore the perfect invisible bra option.

Non-Wired Strapless Bras:

• Most strapless bras feature underwire to provide enough support, but this is not the ideal option if you don't like wired bras. Triumph provides non-wired strapless bra options for you, offering the same level of support even without wires.

Tube Bras:

• A tube bra is a strapless piece of stretchy fabric with a thick band at the top and bottom for improved grip. A tube bra is often referred to as a bandeau bra. It resembles a strapless bra but lacks any closure. A tube bra or a bandeau bra is an easy-to-wear, slip-on bra. They typically come with removable pads.

What are the benefits of wearing strapless bras or backless bras?

If you are still considering whether to wear a strapped bra or a strapless bra, think about the benefits of wearing strapless bras. Wearing a strapless bra can solve the problem of bra strap rash and marks while allowing you to wear different styles of clothing without the restriction of bra straps.

Bra Strap Rash:

• Bra strap rash often occurs due to friction from the straps rubbing against the skin, especially if the straps are too tight or the material is irritating. By wearing a strapless bra, you remove this point of contact with your skin, thus preventing the possibility of developing a rash in those areas.For women with sensitive skin, a strapless bra is the ideal solution to solve the problem of bra strap rash.

Bra Strap Marks:

• If you're used to wearing a strapped bra, you may find that your shoulders have red marks and sometimes experience pain caused by the bra strap. When wearing strapless bras, you don't need to worry about bra strap marks because there are no straps on a strapless bra.

Versatility:

• Strapless bras provide the flexibility to wear strapless, off-the-shoulder, halter, or other styles of clothing that expose your shoulders without revealing your bra straps. For additional styling tips with strapless bras, you can refer to our article titled "How to Transform Your Wardrobe with the Perfect Strapless Bra".

How to keep a strapless bra or a backless bra from falling down? Tips on choosing the perfect strapless bra

If you are already wearing a strapless bra or a backless bra, have you experienced it constantly falling down? You can refer to the tips below to keep your strapless bra always staying up.

Choose a Wider Band Bra:

• Since the strapless bra doesn't have bra straps, you will need more support at the bottom. Therefore, choosing a bra band that is at least three hooks wide will help give you the support you need to prevent your strapless bra from sliding down.

Go Down a Band Size:

• If your strapless bra is falling down, it often means the band is too loose and not providing enough support to stay up. Going down a band size can make the bra fit more snugly around your rib cage, helping it to stay in place. However, when you go down a band size, you may need to go up a cup size to maintain the same volume in the cups. This is known as 'sister sizing'. For example, if a 34B is too loose in the band, trying a 32C might provide a better fit.

Go for Silicone Lining and Light Boning:

• Choose a strapless bra with silicone lining along the top edge of the bra, and also one that has light boning in the sides. This gives more friction and prevent strapless bras from falling or rolling down.