As if wearing a bra wasn’t tough enough, style guides often tell women that we must ensure our bra straps stay hidden. Well, we say nuts to that! If we’re subjecting ourselves to the restrictions of a bra, we think we deserve to be given a few styling privileges at least.
So, we scoured around and found these seven bras that we’d be proud to expose and even flaunt — lace bandeaus, sporty racerbacks, and strappy bikini-like tops that are so cute, and it’d be a shame to keep them concealed. We also found the perfect dresses to wear with them, in styles that showcase the bras at optimum levels.
This spring and summer, just let it all hang out. Here are the bras and dresses from Free People that give you a license to do so:
1. Lace Bandeau With Crisscross Charm
Intimately FP Essential Lace Bandeau: A delicately crafted lace bandeau with unique crisscross straps, perfect for layering under a T-strap back dress for an alluring look
Wear it with a dress with deep, low-cut armholes or, better yet, a T-strap back for maximum bra strap exposure.
Dress Options for the Lace Bandeau: Showcase your bandeau with these Free People dresses featuring low armholes and open backs, designed for optimal strap exposure
2. Floral Finesse: The Triangle Top Showcase
Intimately FP Printed Triangle Bra: This floral-printed triangle top adds a splash of color and fun, ideal for layering under sheer dresses for a subtle reveal
Wear it with a dress in a sheer fabrication so the cute floral print shows through.
Sheer Dress Pairings: Transparent dresses that perfectly complement the floral-printed bra, offering a peek of the vibrant design underneath
3. Scallop Lace V-Bra: A Peek of Elegance
Intimately FP V-Bra with Scallop Lace Trim: Elevate your style with this V-bra, its scallop lace trim peeks seductively through button-front dresses
Wear it with a dress with a button front from which the lace can sexily peek through.
Button-Down Dress Selections: Dresses with a front opening that allows the intricate lace of the V-bra to enhance the outfit’s femininity
4. Strappy Back Bandeau: The Centerpiece of Your Outfit
Intimately FP Strappy Back Bra: A statement piece with a strappy back design, making it the centerpiece of any low-back halter dress ensemble
Wear it with a low-back halter dress.
Open Back Dress Choices: Selections that highlight the bra’s unique back, offering a daring and stylish look perfect for any occasion
5. Beach Vibes: The Bikini-Top Bra
Beach Riot Back Detail Bra: A bikini-top-inspired bra that brings the beach vibe to your everyday wear, best paired with light, airy dresses
Wear it with breezy, summery day dresses to match the bra’s beach vibe.
Breezy Dress Options: Airy and comfortable dresses that echo the bra’s laid-back, beachy feel, ideal for sun-drenched days
6. Harness the Bold: Strappy Front Bra
Intimately FP Strappy Front Bra: A harness-chest bra that transforms the look of any dress, offering a bold statement with its unique design
Wear it with any dress with a low-cut front, but we can also imagine it immediately altering the look of a strapless dress.
Dress Pairings for the Harness Bra: From strapless to scoop-neck, these dresses are chosen to highlight the bra’s striking front straps
7. Seamless Racerback: Sporty Chic Redefined
Intimately FP Seamless Racerback Bra: A wide-strapped racerback bra that combines comfort with style, perfect for layering under scoop-back dresses
Wear it with a scoop-back dress that you want to look layered without the added bulk, a dress that needs more coverage, or a dress that you want to give a sporty look to.
Racerback-Compatible Dress Picks: Dresses that enhance the sporty look of the racerback bra, adding a layer of sophistication without the bulk