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Don’t you just hate when function gets in the way of fashion? I’ve lost count of the times my outfit plan was thwarted by some impracticality, be it a garment’s sheerness or the need for boob tape. Usually, if I’m attempting to wear a backless dress or a low-back top, I throw all caution to the wind and simply forgo a bra altogether. But, honestly, I’m in desperate need of an undergarment specifically designed for this situation.
So, I’ve been doing some research on backless bras. And let me tell you: I had no idea the options were so bountiful. If you, like me, have been making your own life unnecessarily harder simply because you didn’t know that the perfect open-back brassiere exists, that ends today. Here, I’m sharing the 12 best backless bras to shop now.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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