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£26 SARAH DAWSON SARAH FASHION FORMS SEAMLESS SEAMLESS FORMS FASHION WORDS: WORDS: IMAGE: ASOS BRA, U PLUNGE Backless? Plunging? Strapless? Don’t panic; whatever style of dress you’re rocking for the big day, we’ve got the perfect lingerie for you!

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1. 2. 3. STYLISH STRAPLESS Solutions without a bra strap in sight

THE PROBLEM A strapless dress, of course, means a strapless bra – but we’ve all experienced enough dodgy bras that offer zero support, create unsightly lumps and bumps and end up down by your waist by the end of the night. Not what you want on W-day. THE SOLUTION There are some fantastic strapless bras on the high street, which not 5. only hold you in place, but look pretty too – just make sure you try plenty on to fnd which one works for your shape. For more control down your back, go for a long-length bustier style, or try a strapless body – it will hold you LEVINA, ENZOANI LEVINA, in and push you up in all the right places! DRESS:

1. DREAM ANGELS MULTIWAY BRA, VICTORIA’S SECRET £56.82; 2. AUTOGRAPH LISETTE MULTIWAY PADDED BALCONY BRA, MARKS & SPENCER £25; 3. SOIREE BUSTIER, LE MYSTERE AT HOUSE OF FRASER £89.95; 4. ULTIMATE STRAPLESS BRA, WONDERBRA £40; 5. FIRM CONTROL WAIST SHAPING BODY IN IVORY, MARKS & SPENCER £35

4. LUNA, CHARLOTTE BALBIER CHARLOTTE LUNA, 3. DRESS:

THE PROBLEM How low can you go? Well, if the catwalks are anything to go by, very, confdence! complete with sexy style this Work 4. very low! Plunging necklines are stunning, but problematic; a normal bra won’t work, 1. and most strapless styles will be visible – you need something built for the job. THE SOLUTION As deep necklines grow OH-SO SLINKY in popularity, so do the lingerie options on Clever knickers to banish the dreaded VPL offer – phew! Try a specialist plunge-style bra that holds you in place discretely. For THE PROBLEM Figure-hugging THE SOLUTION Invisible pants added tummy control, invest in a low-cut gowns really bring the glamour; are your new best friend. body or shapewear slip. Adhesive bra cups what doesn’t is VPL. No one Whether it’s a full brief, hipster are another option, especially if your dress wants their pants to steal the or thong, you’ve got plenty to

has an extreme plunge neckline. show, so you need to choose choose from. Create a smooth BERTA BY MUSE AURORA, wisely. Slinky dresses often silhouette with a frm control 1. ENDLESSLY SMOOTH PLUNGE BODY, MAIDENFORM AT HOUSE OF FRASER £49; don’t tend to have any built-in slip, or go for a classic pair of DRESS: 2. ULTIMATE PLUNGE BRA, WONDERBRA £35; 3. DAISY LACE BODY, BOUX AVENUE £35; 4. LATTE V DRESS, MAGIC BODYFASHION £46.50 support, but this style is way Spanx. Well, if they’re good TAKE THE PLUNGE THE PLUNGE TAKE too sexy to shy away from. enough for the Kardashians…

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3. STYLISH STRAPLESS Solutions without a bra strap in sight

THE PROBLEM A strapless dress, of course, means a strapless bra – but we’ve all experienced enough dodgy bras that offer zero support, create unsightly lumps and bumps and end up down by your waist by the end of the night. Not what you want on W-day. 3. THE SOLUTION There are some fantastic strapless bras on the high street, which not 5. only hold you in place, but look pretty too – just make sure you try plenty on to fnd which 4. one works for your shape. For more control down your back, go for a long-length bustier style, or try a strapless body – it will hold you LEVINA, ENZOANI LEVINA, in and push you up in all the right places! DRESS:

THE PROBLEM How low can you go? Well, if the catwalks are anything to go by, very, confdence! complete with sexy style this Work 4. very low! Plunging necklines are stunning, 5. but problematic; a normal bra won’t work, 1. and most strapless styles will be visible – you need something built for the job. THE SOLUTION As deep necklines grow OH-SO SLINKY in popularity, so do the lingerie options on Clever knickers to banish the dreaded VPL offer – phew! Try a specialist plunge-style bra that holds you in place discretely. For THE PROBLEM Figure-hugging THE SOLUTION Invisible pants added tummy control, invest in a low-cut gowns really bring the glamour; are your new best friend. body or shapewear slip. Adhesive bra cups what doesn’t is VPL. No one Whether it’s a full brief, hipster 1. CURVE FIRM CONTROL SLIP, FIGLEAVES AT SIMPLY BE £40; are another option, especially if your dress wants their pants to steal the or thong, you’ve got plenty to 2. MODERN LIGHTS SHAPING £49 has an extreme plunge neckline. show, so you need to choose choose from. Create a smooth BERTA BY MUSE AURORA, HI WAIST BRIEFS, DKNY ; 3. INVISIBLE THONG, ULTIMO wisely. Slinky dresses often silhouette with a frm control £10; 4. IRRESISTIBLE SHORTY, 1. ENDLESSLY SMOOTH PLUNGE BODY, MAIDENFORM AT HOUSE OF FRASER £49; don’t tend to have any built-in slip, or go for a classic pair of DRESS: CHANTELLE £20; 5. HIGHER 2. ULTIMATE PLUNGE BRA, WONDERBRA £35; 3. DAISY LACE BODY, BOUX AVENUE £35; POWER HIGH WAIST BRIEF, support, but this style is way Spanx. Well, if they’re good SPANX £33 TAKE THE PLUNGE THE PLUNGE TAKE too sexy to shy away from. enough for the Kardashians…

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…OR YOU COULD TRY

1. These stick-on pants (we know!) promise zero VPL, with even the tightest of tight dresses.

5. BLAIR, RIME ARODAKY RIME BLAIR, DRESS:

THE PROBLEM We simply adore a low

back; it’s just the right amount of sexy. back! help you fash that ideas to lingerie Handy Underwear is tricky with this beautiful style, so you need to choose wisely. No 2. If you’re small chested but one wants a rogue bra strap (oh, the want to preserve your modesty, horror!), but going without just isn’t an silicone gel covers are a must. option for most brides. THE SOLUTION Opt for a low-back bra or body to keep you in place. Alternatively try one of the new wave of adhesive bras. These stick-on bras are comfy, will keep you supported and won’t budge all day. If you’re on a tight budget, try a low back converter – a wraparound strap which you can attach to your favourite bra, to transform it into a low-back bra. PW

1. LOW BACK STRAPLESS BRA, ULTIMO £36; 2. STICK ON ADHESIVE BACK BRA, MARKS & 3. Make sure your dress stays in

SPENCER £25; 3. AVERY BACKLESS BRA, INVISIBRA £38; 4. LOW BACK CONVERTER, BOUX BEAUTY BACKLESS AVENUE £6; 5. LUVE BODY, MAGIC BODYFASHION £55 place with body tape. A W-day clutch-bag essential.

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