Strapless Slimming Tuesday, May 12 2009
Bodysuits and Shapewear and Strapless 2:43 pm
Hi Ladies,
I recently received an email from “Jane”, who is shopping for some strapless shapewear to slim down on her son’s wedding day! (Exciting!!) Here is an excerpt from her note:
I am long-waisted and need strapless shapewear and can’t tell if one piece would be right; or if a combination of a bustier and body shaper would be better. I wear a size 12-14 and measure a full bra size 38D by your site instructions.
Just as I advised Lorie back in March, petite ladies should go for 2-piece shapewear - a bra or bustier and a brief - whereas taller ladies may opt for one-piece bodysuits. Since Jane is long-waisted, I advised her to go for the bodysuit.
Now, she also needs her foundation to be strapless. Although she didn’t mention it in her email, I’m sure that she - like all of us - is concerned about her bust when going sans straps at a special event. There is a litany of potential issues, particularly since she is a full 38D, ranging from simple slippage to the dreaded pop-out! Her son’s wedding is a day when she is supposed to be standing proud, not worrying about pulling her dress up every 5 minutes.
In turn, I recommended our Style 1570 which will securely hold her D’s high all night thanks to ultra-Lift technology inside the cups. The bodysuit also features a firm control front panel to tuck the tummy, and cute sheer paneling on the sides for a fashion look.
Hope you enjoy your son’s big day, Jane!
Best,
Marianne
January 5th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Marianne, I am very tall and at 6′1″, most bustiers simply are way too short and don’t fit. I need one for my wedding but it must must must be long enough to work properly. I have 38D cup size as well, so this baby needs to have some strength. The bustier you recommend in this post sounds pretty good, but will it be long enough?? What do you recommend?
January 10th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Hi Laura,
I have just the thing for you. Check out Va Bien style #513. It is very long and firm control - I think you’ll love it! Here’s a link:
http://vabienusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_24&products_id=64&osCsid=eugnnqqpi9nfk66snmkhm9spj6
-MG