The fashionable strapless dress is in fact the heir to the corset, appearing in the 1940s and now a staple in every woman's wardrobe. Originally worn very short and in a straight cut, it contours the bust and offers pretty décolletés. Over the years, fashion designers have modified this cut, and there are now bustiers with balconies, draped bustiers, heart-shaped bustiers and more. Whatever their shape, they offer the same advantages as the corset of yesteryear: they support the bust and enhance the waistline.

Very feminine and sexy, they are often worn for special occasions such as cocktail parties, galas, weddings and all formal ceremonies.

How to wear an inexpensive strapless dress to suit your body type?

The inexpensive strapless dress for women is a dress that adapts to many different body shapes. To choose the one that suits you best, you need to take into account a few criteria according to your morphology.

• For A-shaped women, strapless dresses with patterns, prints or sequins will rebalance your silhouette to enhance your bust. Strapless dresses with a straight, simple cut are also recommended for this type of silhouette.

• For V-shaped morphologies, choose an inexpensive heart-shaped strapless dress with a skater cut to enhance your legs.

• For figure-8s, any strapless dress will do, so treat yourself!

• For H-shaped body types, opt for an inexpensive strapless dress for women with colorful, floral or graphic prints, preferably draped to enhance your curves.

• For I shapes, the idea is to create volume, so you can invest in strapless dresses with ruffles, for example.

• For O-shaped silhouettes, you can treat yourself to an inexpensive, long, simple strapless dress in a flowing material that you can cinch to emphasize your waist.

Can I wear accessories with an inexpensive strapless dress?

A bustier dress for women is already very sexy, so it's best to match it with discreet accessories if you want to avoid being vulgar. Dress up your headpiece with long, slender earrings and leave your décolleté bare. You can also wear one or two bracelets on your bare arms.

How to choose an inexpensive strapless dress for any occasion?

• An inexpensive strapless dress for a gala evening or christening

To celebrate an engagement, for example, choose a colorful strapless dress, such as red, which you can match with a pair of nude shoes and a small black clutch. If it's cold, you can wear an oversized blazer over it. Avoid elaborate hairstyles.

• An inexpensive strapless dress for parties and bars

If you're going to dance the night away, choose a strapless dress in a fluid material that's not too long or too short, and a pair of sandals in khaki or beige.

• An inexpensive strapless dress for work

A strapless dress can also be worn to work, so choose a model in a comfortable, flowing fabric. And to break up the formal look, wear wooden jewelry, espadrille-style flat sandals and a denim jacket for a glowy, chic look. An inexpensive strapless dress for a seaside stroll

A strapless dress can be very practical for swimming, as you slip your bandeau swimsuit underneath. Our white bardot-neck bohemian dress is perfect for this kind of occasion.

• An inexpensive strapless dress for a bucolic stroll

For a walk in the country, we turn to a long strapless dress for women with a liberty or tropical print. Accessorize the country bustier dress with platform sandals or wedge espadrilles in brown and a caramel-colored macramé tote bag for a glowy look.

• An inexpensive strapless dress for a rock concert

For a less conventional look, opt for a long white shirt with a black strapless faux-leather lace-up top, black boots and a crocodile-style handbag or shoulder bag for a shiny look.

What to wear under an inexpensive strapless dress?

For small breasts in most cases, the inexpensive strapless dress for women will be enough to support your bust. If you want a fuller bust, you can wear a bandeau bra underneath.

For larger breasts, choose strapless dresses with stiffer materials. For extra support, slip a long-line bustier braunder your bustier dress . There are also discreet attached or separate cup bras.

For those who want to wear a strapless outfit without a dress, opt for sets with strapless crop tops and shorts. Our models with baroque prints are flowing and offer an interesting alternative.