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With all the attention focused on selecting the right prom dress, finding the right bra to accompany that dress frequently takes a back seat. Prom dresses often require specialized bras for the right look, and your regular department store bra will likely not make the cut. If you’re not sure what type of bra you should be wearing on prom night, look for your dress style below to find the perfect 

accompanying bra. Then, check out our tips for determining your bra size (you may just be surprised by your true size).

 


Strapless or Bandeau: A strapless prom dress generally requires a strapless bra to accompany it. Look for a bra that includes boning in the band and the sides of the cups. The boning will support your breasts without the help of shoulder straps. You may also want to look for a bra with adhesive strips to help keep the cups in place. 

Plunging Neckline: Plunging necklines are very sexy, but they can make wearing a bra difficult. For the right look in your dress, find a demi-cup bra with an underwire and extra padding to enhance your cleavage. Be sure to bring your prom dress in with you when you are trying the bra on. You do not want any bra cups peeking out from under your dress on the big night

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Backless: If you are wearing a backless prom dress, you will need to look for a strapless, bandless bra. Because the bra has no straps or band to support your breasts, be sure that it contains adhesive tabs on the cup linings to secure it. A bandless bra will offer you support without ruining the image of your naked back.  

Silhouette Hugging: If your dress hugs curves in all the right places, you might want to wear a full-torso bra. Look for a bra in a thick, tight microfiber that extends all the way from your breasts to your hipbones. The bra will smooth out your curves and keep you looking sexy and slender in your dress. 

As a teenager, your body is constantly changing, so it is important to re-measure your cup size before you buy a new bra. These simple steps will help you find the perfect fit:

 

Determine your band size by measuring around your rib cage, directly beneath your bust. Add five inches to this measurement to calculate your bust size. For example, if you measured 29 inches, your correct band size is 34 inches.

Determine your cup size by measuring your bust at its fullest point (directly over your breasts). Once you have this number, subtract your band size number from it. The difference between the two measurements will help you determine your cup size: Less than 1 inch difference equals AA cup 1 inch difference equals A cup 2 inch difference equals B cup 3 inch difference equals C cup 4 inch difference equals D cup 5 inch difference equals DD cup Your correct bra size is a combination of your band size and your cup size. A perfect fit in your bra will give you the best look in your prom dress.