Cups sewn into dress an option

Talk to the seamstress and find out what your options are. Typically cups do not provide support like a bra does. However they may be able to sew in boning similar to a corset that does eliminate the need for a bra.

I second the idea of adding boning! To be honest, I don’t know why they even make strapless gowns without boning anymore (especially after a certain cup size)! The boning will act kind of like a corset, helping to eliminate the need for a bra and also creating an hourglass figure.

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Please forgive me for my ignorance but what is boning? and would it help with the cleavege

View Quoted Comment It is plastic or metal structure added inside the dress like a corset. And actually, a seamstress may be able to see a corset inside the dress. And yes, adding boning or a corset would lift the breasts and create cleavage. I’ll attach some pics of boning and an added corset

My dress was off the shoulder and I got cups sew in which was better and much cheaper than buying a special bra for the dress I wore. I would get cups.

My daughter in law’s wedding dress was backless & she’s a C cup. She bought a strapless bra & it gave her the support & cleavage she wanted.
https://www.target.com/p/fashion-forms-women-s-superlite-adhesive-strapless-backless-bra/-/A-13793203?preselect=12730174#lnk=sametab

I had cups sewn into my dress and it
Provided the same support as a bra, the cups had a bit of padding to them and once my dress was buttoned the fit was perfect.