https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:14:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706201 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:19:41 +0000 Janet 1706201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Gaylene, that may be a good idea. I bought two of this style, not three, just to clarify -- one in black and one in nude to wear under lighter color tops. Ideally, I'd just adjust either one to racerback to accommodate tops with deeper cut armholes or more cut-in necklines. I did find another style of bra (attached Find) that I also bought in two colors, black and blue. Since that gives me another "standard strap" black bra, perhaps I could just permanently convert the black mesh-detail bra to racerback, and keep the nude a standard strap. Thanks for more ideas to consider.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706195 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:05:56 +0000 Gaylene 1706195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I really like the look and fit of a bra, I duplicate or triplicate. That's why I'd stitch the straps in two of the bras and reserve the third for racer backs. I've tried some of the hacks mentioned above in the past, but I've always been unhappy with the look and feel of the result. A couple of small stitches, on the other hand, is neat, pretty, and works like a charm with no malfunctions.</p> <p>If you really want do something to the strap, the best solution I've ever come up with is to purchase a card of those tiny, clear plastic snaps. A couple of stitches in a matching thread will hold the both sides of the snap in place, and let you extend the length when you unsnap. The big hassle is when you need to pass one side of the snap through the strap holder because the snaps are easy to break. That's why you need a card of them, so you can replace a broken one. Rather a pain, IMHO, so that's why I prefer to duplicate and reserve one bra for racer backs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706175 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:28:47 +0000 Joyce B 1706175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you buy them at Nordies? Maybe you can take them there, explain the problem and ask alterations to change the thingies through which the straps thread (don't know what they are called) and put some better ones there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706150 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:03:51 +0000 Anonymous 1706150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sew cloth hemming tape onto the strap? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706074 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:12:09 +0000 K. Period. 1706074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hollywood fashion tape on the area where the strap is doubled? That stuff is super powerful. &nbsp;I'm pretty sure it will stay through hand washing, plus you can take it off when you want to convert the straps to cross strap. &nbsp;Or just leave it in place, but make sure that you unstick it from the side that moves up and down, so you aren't leaving it on the side that will slide up and through the holder/loop. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1706049 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:16:09 +0000 Traci 1706049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a little bit of hot glue on the strap to give it grip? I also like the idea of roughing up the strap. Maybe rub a bit of sandpaper on the strap? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705884 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:07:25 +0000 Janet 1705884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No need to apologize! I've never had it happen before either. In fact, my sports bras are convertible but with very grippy straps that I really have to work to move! I think adding something grippy/tacky to a certain part of the strap might help. Hmm. Will investigate more when I'm home and have time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705860 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:10:15 +0000 crazyone 1705860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, my apologies--I misunderstood. &nbsp;I've never had that happen to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705858 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:00:57 +0000 JAileen 1705858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, teeny tiny safety pin as Sandy said. Otherwise I would have hand sewn a couple stitches. But it you want convertibility.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705856 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 01:55:10 +0000 SandyG 1705856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've resorted to tiny safety pins to keep my convertible straps in the right place. Even expensive bras have too much elastic in straps or slippery material that moves on its own. Sometimes driving home at the end of the day, a strap will fall completely off my shoulder if not secured in place!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705831 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:58:11 +0000 Janet 1705831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crazyone, I don't think those will really do the trick, unless I'm misunderstanding the product. It's not that the straps are coming off my shoulders, it's that they're growing looser because the holders slide up as the day goes on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705827 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:49:27 +0000 crazyone 1705827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about something like this?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Noel-Co-Bra-Straps-Concealers/dp/B00ZPNSZV8">https://www.amazon.com/Noel-Co.....B00ZPNSZV8</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705811 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:42:33 +0000 Janet 1705811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Aly, we cross-posted the same idea. Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705809 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:41:38 +0000 Janet 1705809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good suggestions! I am also wondering if attaching a bit of a rougher textured ribbon to the critical section of strap might help for extra grip. You've got my wheels turning now, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705808 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:40:10 +0000 aly 1705808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would start by trying to slide a piece of ribbon (the non-slippery/ribbed type) between the two pieces of strap - it would give the slippery fabric something to grip, tighten up the plastic holders/loops and you could probably find ribbon in the correct width/color. If this works, you could neatly stitch the ribbons into place so they don't move. If the ribbed ribbons are too bulky, you could try bias tape/bias binding or even some iron-on interfacing.</p> <p>If you really like craft, I am sure you could replace plastic holders/loops with metal or something that is firmer. Or replace the straps. Or add some embroidery where you need the extra grip...the options are endless!</p> <p>Good luck - it sure is worth a bit of trial and error to make a nice bra work well :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705805 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:33:38 +0000 rebekahphoto 1705805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you could try painting clear nail polish on the area of the strap by the keeper. might give it enough tack to hold </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705802 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:31:11 +0000 Suz 1705802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if you could rough up the satin of the straps themselves... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705791 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:02:33 +0000 Janet 1705791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good ideas to try, Donna. I thought about fashion tape, but it seems such a hassle to use it *all* the time on something as basic as bra straps. None of the reviews mention this, but I can't imagine I'm the only one who has encountered this problem.</p> <p> Gradfashionista, I'm actually wearing it on the tightest band position, which is not really the recommended method for a new bra, but a size down fit oddly in other ways. I'm 31 around the band measurement so it's always tricky going between a 30 and 32 band size, especially since that also forces me into a G cup, which is not easy to find. At any rate, I really do think it's just that the straps are very slippery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705788 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:44:24 +0000 MTBGirl 1705788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more idea for you Janet!&nbsp;<br />A small piece of double sided tape on the stationary fabric (the fabric loop on the end of the strap that attaches the clasp to the strap). It never moves, it might work well.<br />It's hard to explain, does it make sense? I'll add a pic.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705780 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:29:50 +0000 MTBGirl 1705780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a bummer to find the perfect bras and have this happen!<br />I wonder how a piece of fashion tape under and through the loop would work?<br />Is it a convertible bra where you can you remove the straps altogether and replace? <br />Or how about using a small nail file to roughen up the bottoms of the loop metal to give it more grip?<br />I hope you can make them work!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705778 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:27:08 +0000 gradfashionista 1705778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you wearing the bra on the loosest hook? If so, try wearing it more tightly and see if this happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slippery-bra-straps#post-1705766 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 21:50:10 +0000 Janet 1705766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently bought some new bras, and the Find here was such a winner in terms of fit, comfort, and a bit of sexiness that I got it in two colors.</p> <p>The problem with it has only become apparent after a few wears: the adjustable strap holders that let you adjust the length of the straps slide around too easily, and by the end of the day, the straps have loosened up too much. I guess the straps are too slippery and don't have enough grip with the little plastic holders/loops/whatever-they're-called.</p> <p>I hate to give up on these bras. Anyone have suggestions? Please don't suggest sewing the straps into one fixed position, because there is an extra little hook (which also slips around too much) that lets you make the bra work for a racer back, which means the straps need to be loosened. </p> <p>Suggestions welcome! </p>