Two Strappy Bodice Bras, Two Different Personalities
Bordelle’s Zenna Harness Bodice Bra and Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra both make a strong visual statement, but they approach the 'strappy look' from completely different angles. Zenna uses layered satin elastic harness strapping inspired by ship rigging to create a fixed geometric silhouette, while Neda offers a detachable cups-and-collar system that lets you switch between four distinct looks. Which one fits your wardrobe depends on whether you want a consistent sculptural piece or a convertible bra that can change its level of coverage and detail.
Key Facts at a Glance
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Zenna Harness Bodice Bra: Crafted from soft, sheer Italian mesh with fully adjustable satin elastic harness strapping layered across the bust and underband. Fastened via a zip at the back. Available in Black, Raspberry, and Teal. The harness straps are fixed in place but fully adjustable, giving you a consistent architectural look that you can tighten or loosen for fit.
Zenna Harness Bodice Bra
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Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra: Made from shimmering open-knit foiled mesh with detachable cups and a detachable collar. Can be worn 4 ways: with both, with cups only, with collar only, or without both. Fastened via a zip. Available in Black, Dusty Blue, and Morello. The convertible design means the same bra can go from fully covered to pared-back, giving you multiple looks from one piece.
Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra
Construction and Material Differences
The Zenna Harness Bodice Bra uses a soft, sheer Italian mesh body with satin elastic strapping that forms a geometric pattern across the bust and underband. The harness is fully adjustable, so you can fine-tune the tension, but the strap layout itself is fixed. The Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra, by contrast, is built from shimmering open-knit foiled mesh with a wet-look finish. Its detachable cups and collar let you remove elements entirely, changing the bra’s visual weight and coverage.
Both bras feature 24k gold plated hardware and a zip fastening at the back. Zenna includes Bordelle’s signature chain component, while Neda introduces a new water droplet component. The materials reflect different priorities: Zenna’s Italian mesh is softer and more pliable, while Neda’s foiled mesh has a reflective, almost liquid appearance.
Strappy Look: Fixed Geometry vs Convertible Layers
If you want a bra that always presents the same intricate harness pattern, the Zenna is the straightforward choice. Its satin elastic straps are sewn into the design, creating a deliberate net-like structure that doesn’t change between wears. The Neda, on the other hand, lets you decide how much 'strappy' detail shows. With both cups and collar attached, the bra has a layered, covered look. Remove the collar and the neckline opens up; remove the cups and the bra becomes a nearly bare frame. This flexibility means you can adapt the same bra to different outfits or occasions.
Fit and Sizing Considerations
Both bras are underwired bodice constructions designed for support and a sculpted silhouette. Zenna offers fully adjustable shoulder, harness, and back straps, while Neda also provides fully adjustable shoulder, harness, and back straps. Sizing evidence shows Zenna fits model sizes UK 30D and UK 32C in size 2, and Neda fits UK 32C in size 2. Both are available in sizes 1–6 across multiple colors. If you prefer a bra that can change its fit profile by removing components, Neda’s detachable cups allow you to adjust coverage without changing straps.
Zenna Harness Bodice Bra vs Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra
- Design Inspiration: Zenna: geometry of nets and rigging on ships. Neda: shape of sails on ships.
- Main Material: Zenna: soft, sheer Italian mesh. Neda: shimmering open-knit foiled mesh with wet-look finish.
- Strappy Detail: Zenna: fixed, fully adjustable satin elastic harness strapping. Neda: detachable cups and collar that can be worn in 4 combinations.
- Hardware: Both use 24k gold plated hardware. Zenna features a chain component; Neda features a water droplet component.
- Adjustability: Both have fully adjustable shoulder, harness, and back straps.
- Fastening: Both fasten with a 24k gold plated zip at the back.
- Color Options (as supplied): Zenna: Black, Raspberry, Teal. Neda: Black, Dusty Blue, Morello.
- Care: Both require delicate handwash separately and wiping gold components with a clean, dry cloth after each wash and wear.
Which One Should You Choose?
Pick the Zenna Harness Bodice Bra if you want a consistent, architectural harness look with a soft mesh feel and a chain detail that doesn’t change between wears. It’s ideal if you’ve already decided on the exact strappy pattern you want and don’t need the option to remove parts.
Choose the Neda Multi-Style Bodice Bra if you value versatility and want one piece that can shift from a fully covered bodice to a minimal frame. The detachable cups and collar give you four distinct looks, making it a more flexible investment for different outfits or occasions. The foiled mesh also adds a reflective, wet-look finish that stands out under light.