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Bra strap showing could do with ideas to stop it.

(17 Posts)
Griselda Tue 28-Dec-21 19:29:58

I bought a new top for Christmas. When I tried it on I thought it looked fine, but wearing it during the day it kept slipping from my shoulder and showing my bra strap. Somewhere in the depths of my memory I think we used to be able to buy a device to stop this happening. Can anyone remember what they were called or where I might get one ?

chelseababy Tue 28-Dec-21 19:34:13

www.amazon.co.uk/Hemline-H788-B-Shoulder-Retainer-Safety/dp/B00CYKW2ZK/ref=asc_df_B00CYKW2ZK/?hvlocphy=9046203&linkCode=df0&hvptwo&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=344357747183&hvpone&hvlocint&hvpos&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvqmt&tag=gransnetforum-21&hvtargid=pla-698635156493&hvrand=12612415673394698896

chelseababy Tue 28-Dec-21 19:34:50

Or thread through a safety pin inside shoulder area?

Maggiemaybe Tue 28-Dec-21 19:35:31

Yes, I remember people buying them at the haberdashery stall in our local market - you can probably still get them somewhere similar. But I've just had a quick google (bra strap holder) and Amazon offer them - of course!

Griselda Tue 28-Dec-21 19:46:06

I really didn't expect such helpful, speedy replies.
Thanks so much.

Maggiemaybe Tue 28-Dec-21 19:48:41

The ones I was thinking about were more like this:

www.amazon.co.uk/Creamlin-Elastic-Holder-Adjustable-Concealing/dp/B0727MZRB1/ref=sr_1_12?crid=384Z8QVCHR36U&keywords=bra+strap+clips&sprefix=bra+strap+clips%2Caps%2C138&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1640720795&sr=8-12

Hope you get something that suits you!

CanadianGran Tue 28-Dec-21 20:38:40

You might take it to a tailor and get it fitted as well. We all have one shoulder a bit higher than the other. Sometimes just a pinch at the shoulder seam will make it fit nicer.

Dee53 Thu 30-Dec-21 11:51:13

...or you could use some 'tit' tape to hold your top in place? smile

LuckyFour Thu 30-Dec-21 11:53:18

You could just sew a small length of tape into your new top on the shoulder. Sew one end and put a small press stud on the other and you can put your bra strap under the tape.

AreWeThereYet Thu 30-Dec-21 14:49:56

I just use a safety pin. Pin into the top and thread the bra strap through. If it's the top that moves the bra strap should hold it in place. Also stops loose bra straps from falling.

Esspee Thu 30-Dec-21 16:25:05

LuckyFour

You could just sew a small length of tape into your new top on the shoulder. Sew one end and put a small press stud on the other and you can put your bra strap under the tape.

My mother always sewed a small piece of ribbon into the shoulders of our dresses with a press stud, just as LuckyFour suggested. Worked perfectly.

Lilypops Thu 30-Dec-21 16:28:17

When ever I buy a new top / jumper I never cut off the tapes that are always sewn into the shoulder seam. I use these to tie around my bra strap to stop the top slipping off my shoulders. , It works ,

Skye17 Thu 30-Dec-21 20:03:00

Lilypops

When ever I buy a new top / jumper I never cut off the tapes that are always sewn into the shoulder seam. I use these to tie around my bra strap to stop the top slipping off my shoulders. , It works ,

Thank you! That sounds like a great idea.

Nannan2 Thu 30-Dec-21 23:42:36

80's Shoulderpads!???

Chestnut Thu 30-Dec-21 23:55:11

I use clothes tape which is quick and easy. You just cut a strip and stick it to you bra strap (on the shoulder) then tear off the double sided backing and hold your clothes down in place so the clothes get stuck to the bra strap
Clothes Tape on Amazon

B9exchange Fri 31-Dec-21 00:01:36

I find that tops where the necklines are just a bit too wide benefit from running shirring elastic around inside the neck hem to pull it in to the desired level. As the elastic isn't stretched much there is no bunching, and I then feel confident that nothing will be on show!

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