Best bra to wear with backless dress

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If you have a backless moment in your sartorial future (but aren't a fan of the braless feel) we've got your back. We tapped three experts—the founder at Lovely Bride and all-around wedding guru Lanie List, celebrity stylist Jordan Foster, and bra expert Danielle Iserlis—to weigh in on their top recommendations. Don't be shy, because they covered all the best products, from silicone nipples to a plunging bra kit that low-key looks like a torture device. Sacrifices must be made! Get lifted with their reliable picks that don't let it all hang out, here.

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NORDSTROM LINGERIE Ultra Light NuBra

All three experts agree: the Nubra is it for women with smaller busts. The adhesive bra sticks to the front, adds ample support, and leaves your back ready for the lowest of dresses. "Nubra is our favorite for a totally backless style," says List, who would recommend this for wedding gowns that expose your tailbones. "Sticky bras [...] magically hold you up from the front with no back at all."  Iserlis, the associate marketing manager of Journelle, agrees: "Self-adhesive cups with a center snap provide coverage, shaping, and cleavage for those trickiest of tricky ensembles. Quick tip: remember not to use lotion or oils that will erode the special silicone!" If you're looking for extra oomph, check out their push-up style too. 

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WIGSTICK

Wig Tape Premium Adhesive for Lace and All Purpose (40 COUNT)

"If you have a bust that requires a bra, a backless dress can be a real challenge and you often have to get creative and use methods that take some practice," says Foster, whose clientele includes red carpet star Ashley Graham. She not only recommended taping your boobs á la Kim Kardashian, but the dress itself. "Often with a backless dress the sides can be very loose and any time you bend over even slightly all of the sudden you're flashing everyone.  I usually have girls cover their nipples with nude tape or nipple cover in case they flash someone accidentally.  You can also use body glue and double stick tape (wig tape is the best) to keep the dress close to your body on the sides." 

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Cleavage Couture

Wing Style Bra

"This bra became popular thanks to Instagram," says Foster on the sticky bra you've definitely seen on your feed. But their ungodly videos that lift you to the high heaven has a place in reality. "It has amazing reviews and people swear by it. [It works for] both small and large busts!"

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Misses Kisses

Deep Plunge Bra Kit

At first glance this might look like a torture advice, but Foster swears by it. "Many of my clients have larger busts and we use [...] a contraption called MissesKisses that really does work!" The side paddles push your boobs from the outside to create a plunging effect with major support. Extra security is added with a removable strap that wraps around the waist. 

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Breast Shapers

"No closures or straps and a no-stick center lets you wear whatever you want, whenever you want without thinking about it," says Iserlis on classic silicone nipples. These breast shapers are one of the sites most popular picks for backless needs. 

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Ender Legar

Holly Backless Lace Bodice with Underwired Soft Cups

If you want a style that has a sexier vibe, List is obsessed with this body suit. "We love this Ender Legar backless bodysuit because it will stay put, looks so elegant, and still gives great cup support," she says. 

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Spanx

Suit Your Fancy Plunge Low Back Bodysuit

Alternatively, try a backless bra and a shaper combo for the ultimate red carpet moment. "This plunging U-neckline has gently padded cups and a low versatile back with 5-way convertible straps," Iserlis notes. "[There's] nothing like a good curve-enhancing shaper to prove that sometimes the best things in life are unseen."

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Natori

Vow Convertible Underwire Bra

Sometimes, you just gotta let it all hang out. To accommodate your backless moment, Iserlis highlights this Natori bra. "This convertible bra has the clasps on the side, allowing for a [fully exposed] lace detailing on the back- perfect for showing off what’s under the dress"

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