https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-162164 Wed, 26 May 2010 12:37:18 +0000 Maya 162164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Camis are not a solution when it is THIS hot (90 degrees at 8:30am). I am not going for any styles that have intentionally deep cut arm holes or spaghetti straps. It makes sense that arm holes are cut larger on bigger sizes. It just means I should only wear sleeveless with voluminous styles (only because I no longer like stretchy knits). I was more just curious to see if it happened to others and if it bothered them. Some don't mind visible bra straps but I'm one of those people that finds them to be an instant dealbreaker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-162096 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:30:17 +0000 Louise 162096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a banded top which has really low arm holes grrrr. It's a nuisance so I always wear a cami under it x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-162091 Wed, 26 May 2010 06:44:56 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 162091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar problem Maya, steming from a reasonable bust, a very wide rib cage and being really short waisted, in particular I have problems with shirts, not so much dresses.</p> <p>I used to have really toned arms from swimming so cap sleeves weren't a problem - time to get back to the gym I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-162001 Wed, 26 May 2010 02:14:07 +0000 marianna 162001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general I hate when armpit holes are cut really deep. I've tried on a few tops like that and they're never winners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161996 Wed, 26 May 2010 02:11:46 +0000 Maya 161996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes sleeveless works for me, if it's a knit or voluminous, but from now on if it doesn't fit in the arm holes, back on the hanger it goes. I think it's just a fit issue I have to deal with due to my awkward proportions, and it isn't as inexpensive or simple as having the waist nipped.</p> <p>Thank goodness I can wear cap sleeves or I would be REALLY frustrated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161976 Wed, 26 May 2010 01:56:10 +0000 taylor 161976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh, NO ...I don't like my bra to show through armpits ever.!!! I am picky about that. Seems I don't have too much prob. in that area though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161902 Tue, 25 May 2010 22:26:45 +0000 chewyspaghetti 161902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I find that issue sometimes- the band showing through the armhole. It bothers me, so if I notice it I won't purchase the item. Obviously, that's not an option for an altered item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161849 Tue, 25 May 2010 20:48:17 +0000 Rosie 161849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I was talking about those kinds of issues, although I couldn't tell from your initial post what exactly you were asking about. (I just assumed not straps.) Are you talking about from the front or the side or both? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161792 Tue, 25 May 2010 19:13:52 +0000 Michelle 161792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I have no issue along these lines. I only get sleeveless items that cover my shoulders -- dainty straps, spaghetti or otherwise, are dealbreakers. I also tend to eschew very low-backed options. What parts of your bras tend to show? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161788 Tue, 25 May 2010 19:11:11 +0000 Maya 161788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see most of you are talking about straps alone. I'm talking about the bra itself--cups, band. If it were just straps it would be comparatively easy.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161783 Tue, 25 May 2010 19:06:54 +0000 taylor 161783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Vani here IF I don't want them to show I use bra clips, usually on a cut in neckline. Other times I don't mind my black straps to show:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161766 Tue, 25 May 2010 18:50:59 +0000 Srujana 161766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, do you mean bra straps, or the outline of the cups/bra itself? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161746 Tue, 25 May 2010 18:24:55 +0000 Queen Mum 161746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a little bit, but usually not enough to bother me much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161694 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:38:07 +0000 Rosie 161694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it does sometimes. Not a fan of this, so I usually try to watch out for it when purchasing or wear a layer underneath or over if it happens with something I already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161690 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:32:40 +0000 Angie 161690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm blogging about this on Thursday. Will not comment now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161689 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:32:01 +0000 DressLover 161689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a company that makes dress shirts that are sized by bra sizes. I wonder if they have branched out into dresses. That would be a very lucrative market. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161686 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:29:11 +0000 Maya 161686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going up a size or two is what causes the problem. The arm holes are always gigantic on my skinny arms and my bra band that gets exposed. Now the bra band doesn't show, but you can still see a bit of the cup and strap. I have XS arms and a M bust so it's tricky.</p> <p>Yes, they do make custom clothing and they did a good job. I just don't think they could have tightened it up any further without causing a lot of distortion.</p> <p>No wonder I love my cap sleeves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161680 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:26:00 +0000 Itari 161680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! There's not much I can do about it. Wearing a cami doesn't help when it's visible too.</p> <p>And your chest is not huge </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161678 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:25:28 +0000 Phoebe 161678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to avoid that because I feel very exposed when it happens. It´s somehow like a back cleavage, you know what I mean? My husband loves it, btw...:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161677 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:25:26 +0000 DressLover 161677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does your tailor make clothes or just perform alterations? I've noticed tailors who custom make items can do more complex alterations.</p> <p>If you can't avoid the gap, you could try a matching cami underneath or in cases of extreme heat maybe a matching bandeau bra so it doesn't appear it's your bra, but rather a layering piece underneath.</p> <p>You can also try a sleeveless wrap dress. You can go up a size or two for your chest so the arm holes don't pull, but still keep your waist defined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161676 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:25:23 +0000 Vani 161676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, yes most of the time. When it is an issue with straps showing sometimes using something like <a href="http://www.asseenontvproductsonline.com/Cleavage-Control-Clip--Bra-Strap-Holder-As-Seen-on-TV_p_90.html">this</a> bra clip helps by pulling the straps closer. If not, I end up doing funky like using safety pins to pin the bra straps to the shoulder seams. Sometimes sewing the side seams near the armholes to make them smaller works, when the issue is gigantic armholes. When all else fails, unfortunately, a cropped cardi or bolero comes to the rescue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-bra-show-through-your-sleeveless-tops-and-dresses#post-161667 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:20:34 +0000 Maya 161667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious because it seems inescapable for me. I just picked up my altered dresses and while both are better, neither of them are perfect. I don't think there is anything I can do about it though. My arms are skinny and my chest is huge and trying to resolve the discrepancy is expensive and complicated. </p>