Regular strapless bra vs long line??

I tried on a long line bra with my dress when I bought it, and I felt it was very constricting and uncomfortable. I am thinking of getting a strapless regular one instead. Does it matter? Is there a reason they have you wear the long line ones at the stores? I don't have much to really 'suck in' so I don't think I need it for that purpose.

Also - a related question - anyone buy the convertible push up bra from Victoria's Secret? It's on sale through their catalog now for $33 and I was thinking of getting it for the wedding. I figure if I don't like it with my dress, I can use it for other things. However, I'm concerned the push up effect will be too much - I don't want the falling-out-of-my-dress look (not sure if I have enough for that anyhow). Anyone with a smallish bust (34B-C) have one of these???

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Posted by futuremrsfab

i think the longline is if you need sucking in & the VS bra is AMAZING- now that I know its on sale- I'm buying another one- I literally washed the heck out of it- I wore it almost everyday in the summer it worked with everything

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Is this the one you liked? They have a few strapless convertibles it seems!

Angels Strapless Pushup Convertible

And for a wedding ... would I get white or nude? Nude would be good for every other time I wear it, and it might match my skin tone better and be ok for a wedding ... but is white better??

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Posted by JBoothIn2008

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Posted by futuremrsfab

i think the longline is if you need sucking in & the VS bra is AMAZING- now that I know its on sale- I'm buying another one- I literally washed the heck out of it- I wore it almost everyday in the summer it worked with everything

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Is this the one you liked? They have a few strapless convertibles it seems!

Angels Strapless Pushup Convertible

And for a wedding ... would I get white or nude? Nude would be good for every other time I wear it, and it might match my skin tone better and be ok for a wedding ... but is white better??

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I dont think mine is a secret embrace- i can check later- but I have a regular bra in that material & its pretty comfortable. i am not sure about the color though- i would probably do white

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Posted by JBoothIn2008

thanks!

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The bra color!!! Great question...Im going to do a poll on this.... I really never thought of it!!!

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Posted by mj6608

i have this bra in white and plan on wearing it with my dress...it's extremely comfortable

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sorry i meant the secret embrace

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Posted by mj6608

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Posted by mj6608

i have this bra in white and plan on wearing it with my dress...it's extremely comfortable

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sorry i meant the secret embrace

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Sorry, I am confused - you have the one I linked to? If so I am glad to hear it's comfortable!

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Posted by FinallyEngaged

i have a small chest as well and i was considering not wearing a bra... is that bad??

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I will either wear a strapless or have cups sewn in - I do need something I think though - I have a smallish chest but it still needs some support, I think, if I am going to be dancing around, etc. Cups sewn into the dress would work for this I think.

I personally wanted a longline because I wanted it to suck in my tummy too

The long line bra will smooth your out under your dress... won't really do any sucking in, but it will create a smooth line under your dress... I find that it provides more support as well. If you're feeling contricted, you're probably wearing the wrong size.

The VS convertable bra I don't think is that great... I'm bigger on top (in the Ds) and the convertable bra doesn't really do much.

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Posted by Kerin2804

I have experience working in a lingerie shop. Nude was always a first choice. Nude will mesh better with your skin tone than a white garment will. If you are more comfortable in a regular strapless bra, then go with that over the long line. Besides, you'll get more use out of it in the long run.

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See I thought the nude also but the results of my poll say different!! White will be noticable if the dress is out of place..nude wouldn't be right?

Now Im confused!!!

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Posted by JBoothIn2008

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Posted by mj6608

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Posted by mj6608

i have this bra in white and plan on wearing it with my dress...it's extremely comfortable

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sorry i meant the secret embrace

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Sorry, I am confused - you have the one I linked to? If so I am glad to hear it's comfortable!

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Yes, sorry! The secret embrace that you linked to...i wore the regular secret embrace (not strapless) until the straps broke...they have special washing instructions because of the material but i never listened and that's what happened...by far the most comfortable push bra ever!

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Posted by JBoothIn2008

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Posted by FinallyEngaged

i have a small chest as well and i was considering not wearing a bra... is that bad??

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I will either wear a strapless or have cups sewn in - I do need something I think though - I have a smallish chest but it still needs some support, I think, if I am going to be dancing around, etc. Cups sewn into the dress would work for this I think.

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That is what I am thinking of doing as well... i think that may be best.

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Posted by mj6608

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Posted by JBoothIn2008

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Posted by mj6608

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Posted by mj6608

i have this bra in white and plan on wearing it with my dress...it's extremely comfortable

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sorry i meant the secret embrace

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Sorry, I am confused - you have the one I linked to? If so I am glad to hear it's comfortable!

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Yes, sorry! The secret embrace that you linked to...i wore the regular secret embrace (not strapless) until the straps broke...they have special washing instructions because of the material but i never listened and that's what happened...by far the most comfortable push bra ever!

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Thanks - I think I will order one on payday!!

i thought i could wear a regular bra but my dress has a low back so I bought a long line (I guess that's what it is at bloomies - I don't think it ***** anything in but it did come with clear straps which are great; at my fitting last weekend we decided to also sew cups into the dress because it looked better and gave it more shape, even with a bra.

i borrowed my friends convertible and i'm a 34B - I found it pretty comfy and definitely not too push up.