VennDiagram Posted November 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I ordered a convertible bra online. It arrived today. It has regular bra straps and an extra pair of CLEAR bra straps. Can someone enlighten this obviously out of touch woman what the HECK the clear straps are for? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2016 For occasions when the bra strap might show. Better than having black, white, beige or a colour showing against your skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Clear or not..they still show! I don't like seeing straps when they aren't supposed to be visible... Lots of women nowadays, put on "off the shoulder" tops, and wear a normal bra under it....I think that's tacky as hell...but they put those "clear" straps on and think they're "getting away" with something. They aren't. We still see the straps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyS Posted November 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Wear them with some tropes that have lace on the shoulders. Not as noticeable as nude or white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted November 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2016 They are for those who like to wear halter tops or camisole tops and like to pretend that clear bra straps don't show. Personally I think the only thing they are really good for is tops that have laces sleeves, where a colored strap would show through the lace but clear ones don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted November 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) I wish I had some clear straps on today! I'm wearing the top in the attachment to work today with my black bra - my straps are clearly visible. I'm just hoping everybody thinks they're part of the top or that they just blend in. Sorry, the attachment just takes you to all the tops. Anyway, it has a lacy mesh bodice that goes from shoulder to shoulder. Edited November 15, 2016 by Sandy Sails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2016 They are best with lacy tops, but that's about it Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VennDiagram Posted November 15, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Ladies, thanks for "clearing" that up for me :) I guess I have no need for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted November 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2016 For DD's wedding, I bought a dress with lace on the sleeves and along the shoulders. My flesh colored bras showed, so my great-niece suggested clear straps. Worked great; unless you were about 3" from me and looking hard, your couldn't see the straps. didn't show at all in pictures. Much more comfortable than a strapless bra for this 36D woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted November 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2016 There is a store in my neighborhood, Very Boutiquey. The owner makes show off bra straps, for this very dilemma. Really nice stuff, and if you want to DIY, all you need is a glue gun and some rhinestones or other decorative accessories. I couldn't find a website, but check out the Facebook page for some ideas: https://www.facebook.com/Very-Boutiquey-Show-Off-Straps-484999248332420/ Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted November 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The only ones I've used are shiny, which does still show a bit along the edges of a cut-in top (straps crossed in the back, or halter-style). I think if they were a dull finish they would be less visible. Have any of you ever seen matte-finish ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegegirl92 Posted December 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Supposed to be worn with strapless shirts but they can be seen. However, they are perfect for lace/see through material shirts or tanktops that are thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajju077 Posted December 7, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Clear or not..they still show! I don't like seeing straps when they aren't supposed to be visible...Lots of women nowadays, put on "off the shoulder" tops, and wear a normal bra under it....I think that's tacky as hell...but they put those "clear" straps on and think they're "getting away" with something. They aren't. We still see the straps! Why should that be bothersome to anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted December 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I just go braless if anything is going to show, much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted December 8, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 8, 2016 they put those "clear" straps on and think they're "getting away" with something. They aren't. We still see the straps! Why should that be bothersome to anyone? I don't know that it actually "bothers" people as much as visible straps just seem tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoie Posted January 7, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi If you're not comfortable with having the "clear" bra straps show you could do what i do - I found a set of black sequinned "bra straps" with rhinestones as well as a set of black with "gold jewels" on them. They look pretty sharp when you wear them with any sort of a formal gown where a bra strap might show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted January 7, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I don't know that it actually "bothers" people as much as visible straps just seem tacky. So right. No matter what they do to them they are still tacky bra straps.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted January 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 24, 2017 To show or not show bra straps...young women today don't care. I see bra straps all the time these days. It's a matter of choice. I could care less if someone is showing their bra straps. I don't do it...but that's my choice. But if I were young...I'd show mine and wouldn't care.:D The clear straps are suppose to be better than cloth ones. But, if you care about not showing straps...these can still be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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