https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-963369 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:00:19 +0000 Lisa 963369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great questions.&nbsp; For myself, when the camisole has thin straps I use those as a layering item.&nbsp; When the straps are on the thicker side, I will layer or let those stand alone.&nbsp; I'm not a fan of strapless bras and I don't prefer my bra straps to show hence the layering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962918 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:26:11 +0000 Anonymous 962918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, the SA told me my strapless bra size would be different from my regular size. She said it like it was a general rule and she was right because I tried different ones. I'm regularly a 30d in the bras I've tried and a 32c in strapless, so up in band, down in cup. I know it's hard to believe but I spill out of a C cup in a regular bra. I bought both styles at the same time. It's a mystery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962898 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:02:55 +0000 Shine 962898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very concious to wear a dress like that as i have huge hips and a dress just loose on top but getsa stuck on my hips, so i avoid them But they asr elooking fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962882 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:44:17 +0000 Suz 962882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cami-like dress on you as well, and I like Joy's idea of a strapless bra with it. I also like&nbsp;Denise's general principles.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Joy, I am fascinated. In what way do people wear a different bra size with strapless? Up or down in the band/ cup?' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962874 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:31:41 +0000 CocoLion 962874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too prefer the sleeveless version of the dress which looks great for a cruise.Here's my opinion on camis, bras, and what can show.</p> <p>- I think it's ok for camis to show. &nbsp;In fact a lot of sheer tops need a cami and having one show underneath is the look.<br />- I personally don't like too much strap action to show. &nbsp;A cami strap and a bra strap trying to hide under a thin strap of a sleeveless top can look too complicated (three straps fighting for space on your shoulders). &nbsp;So if you are doing a lot of layering (bra, cami and sleeveless top), I prefer wearing a strapless bra so there are fewer straps. &nbsp;My rule is no more than two straps which includes the top. &nbsp;But that is my individual, arbitrary rule.<br />- I think it's ok for bra straps to show too. &nbsp;I admit mine show quite a bit when it gets hot, due to my love of open neck and sleeveless tops. &nbsp;What I try to do, though, is match the top with a pretty bra. &nbsp;Like a red top with a red bra which has pretty straps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962871 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:20:42 +0000 Kristin L 962871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes My camis show and sometimes they don't. I usually don't wear them alone, though. I think ones with lace or satin trims can be shown off. under a top or jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the cami strapped dress better than the other. You can always throw a cardigan or a denim jacket over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962544 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 02:15:02 +0000 Thistle 962544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear camis under other pieces. If I want to go without a topper, a wear a tank top so my bra doesn't show.</p> <p>That said, I have seen a lot of younger ladies wear coordinating bras and just let the straps show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962535 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:54:48 +0000 Anonymous 962535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I wear a cami, or more frequently a tank, I wear a strapless bra to avoid bra straps showing. I used to think strapless bras were uncomfortable but the knowledgable lingerie SAs at Nordstrom found me comfortable ones. I learned that one usually wears a different size in strapless.<br /> I like the first of your dresses best on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962533 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:50:35 +0000 Diana 962533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes wear them alone for very casual, hot weekend days. I sometimes size up if I want to wear the cami by itself so it's not super clingy. I wear a bra with either skinny straps or pretty straps, preferably in the same color, although i'd love to find a cami with built in bra cups (not a shelf bra). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962502 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:04:56 +0000 rae 962502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mine showing under jackets. I don't wear them alone, but only because I don't like the look on me. I see people wear camis alone a lot, but this is CA and we have a lot of beachy looks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/camisole-etiquette#post-962460 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:24:24 +0000 cloud9 962460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear YLF,<br />&nbsp;please excuse these totally clueless questions... :)</p> <p>(1) Is a camisole considered undergarment (i am referring to those typically used for layering).&nbsp; I see other tops/dresses that is in this shape, example below.&nbsp;&nbsp; So can it be wore standalone without a topper?&nbsp;&nbsp; If so,&nbsp; Inadvertently the bra straps will show, and is that a big no-no?&nbsp; How else are you supposed to wear&nbsp; it?&nbsp; I'm thinking about getting this for an upcoming cruise.&nbsp; so I'll likely need a&nbsp; topper, but if it gets hot, i want to be able to just take the topper off, but would that be appropriate?</p> <p>(2) for a true camisole, like the BP one in Angie's store, <a href="http://youlookfab.com/store/2009/11/06/the-best-stretch-camisole/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/store/20.....-camisole/</a>, which has a satin trim, is it appropriate to show the trim when worn under a shirt?&nbsp; The satin trim somehow makes me feel more underwear-ish.&nbsp; (i don't have this feeling with other camisoles without the satin trim.&nbsp; So what's your take?</p> <p>(3) see the 2 maxi dresses below.&nbsp; I really like the thinner strap one, but it has the cami-look top.&nbsp; I'd prefer the crewneck (or vneck) shape, but i think the wider stripes hit wrong spot at hip area.</p> <p>Any advice welcome!&nbsp; TIA!</p>