So readers may know that I recently got engaged, and because I didn’t want to be talked in to the traditional wedding dress I’ve never wanted I didn’t wait long to make a cup of tea, fire up Net-a-Porter, and order something special from the Amazing Dresses I Could Never Usually Look Directly At Let Alone Afford category. It’s here, hidden away, waiting for the big day. I love it.
I’m keeping the dress under wraps for now of course, but suffice to say for now that it is not bridal, it is not white, and I do not have a clue how to dress G-Unit underneath it. As if bridal lingerie shopping wasn’t a minefield to start with, I’ve chosen a narrow but extremely low plunging neckline for my dress. I almost never show off cleavage so it’s going to take some daring, and to boot I’ve basically rules out every G+ bra shape known to man in doing so.
Trying it on with a variety of bras from my arsenal I can deduce that:
Freya Deco (28GG) is the perfect shape – but for this I think will be to overtly boob-tastic for me to be comfortable in that neckline.
Panache Tango plunge (30G) gives the perfect cleavage – with a low and separated look that balances the appropriateness of the low neckline – but makes me look flattened under the dress.
My old Wonderbra (no longer made, but a lot like this unpadded style – 30G) does a great job of being invisible and creating a less extreme cleavage – but I can only wear it for short periods of time before the wires grind in to my ribs and I want to take it off. (Why do I still own this!?)
So the brief: basically, I need a Freya Deco on valium, or a Panache Tango Plunge on tequila. I need a deep plunge but a modest cleavage, a modest cleavage but not a flattened cleavage. I need comfort. Lacy and beautiful would be a bonus – especially if she paired with a fantastic pair of undercrackers – but perhaps I’ll settle for ‘not visible in photographs’ and ‘100% nipple secure when dancing’.
It’s a toughie… Any suggestions?
Busts 4 Justice 
What about the Panache Andorra Plunge? I think that gives a pretty subtle cleavage.
It’s too high in the center – I don’t think I can afford much higher than a plunge style. The neckline is very low! (erk)
There are two versions of the Panache Andorra. One is the balconette, and one is the plunge. Here’s a photo of the plunge: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zDCthMIChhw/UTVgipulp6I/AAAAAAAACVY/6-WoG9ReK48/s1600/P1010129.jpg
BIHAL has a post about it, here it is:
http://brasihate.blogspot.se/2013/03/panache-andorra-plunge-review-and.html
If that isn’t a plunge I don’t know what it is 😛 xD I’m sure the gore is low enough?
Aaaa… in that case, OOOOOO
I had lots of troubles looking for my bridal lingery, here is very difficult to find bras bigger than D cup, and the few shops where I usually buy them didn’t have any nice bridal collection, so I ended up buying them online: http://www.ultimo.co.uk/sale/black-label-bridal-satin-sale-311
Thanks for commenting – it’s tough isn’t it? Unfortunately I have mortal beef with Ultimo so can’t go there out of principle! 🙂
Why? I loved them!!
I just don’t think they’re a very pro-women company. I’ve never really got on well with their bras, but stories like this just make me not want to bother > https://busts4justice.com/2012/07/11/reduce-your-iq-i-mean-bra-size-with-ultimos-new-miracle-cream/
One of the bravissimo unpadded plunge bras?
Someone else suggested the Bravissimo Satine and actually I do like Bettie Mae as well. We could be on to something here! x
That’s what I was going to suggest ! I love them both Betty may & satine i have them in every colour lol
The Satine was my first thought as well!
How about the Freya Lacey? There is also the Loretta Plunge which is based on the old Retro shape which used to give a nice shape without the Deco cleavage (I think it only goes to a FF in the 28 but GG in the 30+) Or the Bravissimo Satine?
Lacey really didn’t suit me actually (unlike most similar freya bras weirdly, review here > https://busts4justice.com/2012/05/14/freya-lacey-reviewed/) but I may just about get away with that height of a center gore so that opens up the world a bit I think. I haven’t tried Bravissimo’s satine but that looks promising, thank you! I’m going to order one and give it a twirl. Have you tried it for size?
I have. You might need to go a size up in the cup from the Deco in the Satine, I think the back is about the same though.
I vote for an Ewa Michalak PL bra for three reasons: it’s a plunge that gives a high and separated cleavage, the breast shape is really upfront and forward, and the bra itself is super comfortable. Good luck with your search!
The Satine from Bravissimo – perfect plunge! Go towards a tighter back and bigger cup if on the cusp either way. From GG the bra gets bigger though, be warned, thicker straps, triple clip at the back, cups seem to come higher towards shoulder, overkill for a 28 back so I prefer the G though am somewhere in between. Oh, and congrats!
If i want tasteful cleavage I turn to Chantelle (back when I fitted the range). I think their plunges are just the thing, check it out here
http://www.missunderpinnings.com/2012/07/full-bust-review-chantelle-c-chic-sexy.html?m=1
If you like padded, then bravissimo satine although it is very shallow at the bottom.
http://comexim.pl/balkonetki/258-jasmine-biustonosz.html
So stunning lingeries!
The Bravissimo unpadded plunge shape (poppy, starburst, moonlight in Paris, and a new bright pink one they just brought out) might be a good option, very low gore, upfront round shape, with a respectable cleavage. Or my fave basic plunge bra, panache porcelain (I like it 10x better than Deco :o… )
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Have you tried Neve from Panache’s Cleo line? Fits a lot like If deco and tango had a baby 😉