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    How can you wear a bra with an off-the-shoulder top?
    Jordan Stolch
    Image Consultant & Style Advisor
    Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).
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    Expert Answer
    Choose a bra color that's not nude. Make it look intentional by picking something with a pop of color, like something that contrasts your skin and shirt color. If it's nude, it just looks like a regular bra.
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    Can we wear an off shoulder top on shoulder?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    If your off the shoulder top fits on top of your shoulders, then it may be too small for you. Cold shoulder tops are tops that have only the shoulders cut out of them, and the straps are meant to go on top of your shoulders, with the sleeves covering a section of your arms. However, if your off the shoulder top does fit on top of your shoulders and it looks good, then go for it!
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    Is it OK for bra straps to show?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    It's generally not appropriate to have visible bra straps, especially in a business or professional setting, or a formal occasion. If you're wearing a top that leaves your shoulders bare and could potentially expose your bra straps, go with a strapless bra that fits you comfortably. Make sure the bra fits you well so it doesn't slip when you're wearing it.
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    What can I wear instead of a strapless bra?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    If you don't mind your bra straps going, you can wear a standard bra. You could also choose to go braless if you don't want to wear one at all. If you do decide to go braless, use pasties or wear a light shirt underneath to cover yourself up in case your shirt or dress moves to the side so you're not exposed.
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