JONI Brown Backless Bodysuit with a Minimiser Cup and Tanga Briefs
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Description
JONI Brown is my most versatile backless bodysuit in an 'Espresso' colourway, designed to sit more naturally against deeper skin tones. The cup sits low at the centre front for a V-neck or plunge, and high at the apex and sides, so it works under high or boat necklines with no gap.
JONI is particularly suited to larger busts because the underwired minimiser cup and my patented construction, which has no bra back band, give you bra-level bust support without adding volume.
I make the cups from a double layer of powernet, the same fabric as the rest of the bodysuit, with no foam, padding or moulding, so they lift and support your bust naturally. I also finish the cup edge without elastic, folding the fabric double instead to keep it soft against the skin without creating a visible ridge or "double boob" line.
For the brief, I gave JONI a seamless tanga with laser-cut edges that sit flat without rolling or wrinkling, plus a hook-and-eye gusset opening for bathroom convenience.
JONI is also available in Black and Nude. Handmade, to order in my London studio.
* Product and fit guidance provided by Ender Legard founder Asia Smaga, based on her customer consultations.
- Cup Style: Minimiser, high-apex, soft non-padded, underwired.
- Centre depth: Standard plunge.
- Back: Ultra-low; no bra back band (UK Patent GB2548925B)
- Straps: Adjustable fabric shoulder straps included. Interchangeable with clear silicone, spaghetti or longer fabric straps (alternative straps sold separately). 3 strap configurations:
Standard: Wear with the included adjustable fabric straps.
Racerback: Use the included straps with a short converter strap (sold separately).
Cross-over: Use longer fabric straps (sold separately). - Brief: Tanga, high leg, laser-cut edges, hook & eye gusset closure.
- Shaping: Medium to high.
Not sure which size to choose? Use my 3-step sizing guide to match your UK bra size with your waist, hip and body measurements, or contact me for personalised sizing advice.
Longer torso?JONI's tanga construction can offer more body-length flexibility.
- Fabric: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified European power mesh; 65% polyamide (PA), 35% LYCRA® elastane.
- Care: Hand wash in mild detergent; Lay flat to dry. Do not dry clean, tumble dry, bleach or iron.
- Production: Made to order in London by Asia Smaga
- Lead time: Allow up to 20 working days for production after we receive the measurements needed to make your bodysuit. Ask for a RUSH ORDER if you need it quicker.
- Delivery: Shipping options and charges are shown at checkout. Delivery time is additional to production time.
- Returns: Accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to our Returns Policy.
This bodysuit is hand made, to order and can take up to 20 working days to make from the date we receive your measurements.
Need it sooner? Ask us for a RUSH ORDER. We don't charge extra for rush orders. However if you subsequently decide to return the item for a refund, a GBP20 fee will be deducted from your refund as compensation for prioritising your order over others.
How my JONI construction works for you — 01
I make JONI with a soft, non-padded, underwired minimiser cup that lifts and supports your natural bust without adding volume or squashing it into a "monoboob".
The high-apex triangle cup gives more coverage and support at the top and sides, while the stretchy powernet adapts to fuller, uneven or bottom-heavy busts and those that are emptier at the top.
I also fold the cup edge rather than finishing it with elastic, so it sits softly against the skin without creating a visible ridge or "double boob" line. For larger cups, JONI is the most supportive minimiser style I make.
How my JONI construction works for you — 02
JONI's plunge cup is made from a double layer of powernet, with no foam, padding or moulding, so it lifts your natural shape instead of adding volume. I shape each cup with a fine dart seam running from the base to just below the nipple, and finish the top edge without elastic.
In the right size, the soft cup gives lift and natural cleavage without padding. As I put it to one bride comparing styles: "JONI offers more lift than others, with no spilling out."
How my JONI construction works for you — 03
JONI has an ultra-low open back that extends below your natural waist, and no bra back band. To keep the bodysuit as seamless as possible, I join it with a single short seam at the centre back, with no bulky side seams to show through your dress.
Below the waist, I use a high-leg tanga brief with laser-cut edges to minimise visible panty lines and help the fabric sit flat without rolling or wrinkling. I also add a hook-and-eye opening at the gusset so you don’t have to take the whole bodysuit off when using the bathroom.
Choose JONI if...
Product and fit guidance provided by Ender Legard founder, Asia Smaga
You have a deeper skin tone and want the bodysuit to disappear under your dress.
I make JONI in Brown (Espresso) for deeper skin tones and in Nude for lighter ones. Matching the bodysuit more closely to your skin tone helps it disappear under sheer, light or close-fitting fabrics, so colour is one of the things I consider when helping you choose the right style.
Your dress has a high, boat, V-neck or plunge front.
I recommend JONI most often for high and boat necklines, but its high-apex plunge shape also works with V-neck and plunge fronts. The centre stays low while the cup rises higher at the top and sides, giving more coverage than my deeper LIV style. For larger busts, JONI is also the most supportive minimiser style I make.
You want support and cleavage without padding.
JONI has an underwired, non-padded minimiser cup with a high-apex triangle shape that gives coverage and support at the top and sides. It lifts and supports your bust while keeping your natural shape and size, without adding extra volume or squashing your breasts into a "monoboob". The plunge centre also gives you a natural cleavage without padding.
You want a soft cup edge without an elastic ridge.
I make the cups from a double layer of power mesh and fold the fabric at the top edge instead of finishing it with elastic. The soft edge moulds against your skin and avoids the elastic ridge that can create a visible line or "double boob" effect.
Your want your torso smoothed, your belly button covered and VPL hidden.
The smooth front covers your belly button, while the construction has no bulky side seams and evens out lumps and bumps that may show under bias-cut, silk or slinky fabrics. The tanga brief also has laser-cut edges to minimise visible panty lines under close-fitting dresses.
You have heavier breasts at the bottom and are emptier at the top.
JONI lifts from the bottom and gives more support higher up without adding volume, creating a lifted, natural line. Customers often gravitate towards padded styles to address this, but in my experience the right cup shape is usually more useful than simply adding padding.
“ENDER LEGARD's bodysuits are amazing and work so well under our dresses! They're brilliant for our backless designs, and we recommend them to all our brides.”
Consider another style if...
Your dress front is lower than a standard plunge.
JONI's neckline is a plunge rather than a deep or ultra plunge. If your dress goes lower than JONI's centre-V, I'd recommend a deep-V style like LIV or KYA. Both are only available in Nude and Black, so if colour matching is important, send me a picture of your dress and I’ll advise you.
Your dress is unlined, slinky, plain and fitted tight across the bust.
JONI's cup has a fine dart seam running from the base of the cup to just below the nipple. On an unlined or fitted dress like that, the seam may show. In this case I'll usually move you to FRANKIE, because its cup is fully seamless and gives a smoother surface under unforgiving fabric. FRANKIE is only available in Nude, so if you need Brown, send me a picture of your dress and I’ll tell you whether JONI will work before suggesting an alternative.
You'd prefer a full brief to a tanga.
Here INCA is the obvious choice. The cup construction is identical to JONI with the only difference being the brief. JONI has a tanga brief with a high leg cut that hides VPL; INCA has a full brief which provides more coverage and shaping around the tummy.
You want more volume in the bust.
I don’t put padding pockets in JONI and I don’t recommend adding inserts to a minimiser cup. If you want more volume, I’ll normally suggest MAE or UMA depending on your dress. MAE is available in Brown as well as Nude; UMA is only available in Nude, Ivory and Black.
You're above a 2XL body size, or above the largest sizes I make.
The largest cup size I make is 34FF; on a 38 band, the range goes up to E. This is a genuine limit of the bodysuit's construction and unfortunately not something I'd be confident extending.
Compare JONI to the closest alternative style
I designed my bodysuits by neckline style and cup shape. Sometimes an alternate style may suit your dress and shape better than your chosen bodysuit. Here are the closest alternatives to JONI.
Plunge — high-neck to standard plunge
Plunge — high-neck to standard plunge
Sweetheart, scoop or open-plunge
Soft triangle cup, minimiser — seam from base to nipple
Soft triangle cup, minimiser — seam from base to nipple
Moulded foam, demi-plunge — pleats on the cup
Non-padded
Non-padded
Non-padded. *Padding can be added if needed
Ultra low, no bra back band *patented
Ultra low, no bra back band *patented
Ultra low, no bra back band *patented
Tanga, high leg cut, minimise VPL
Full Brief
Tanga, high leg cut, minimise VPL
Interchangeable — standard, clear silicone or spaghetti; 3 multi-way positions — racer back, cross-over, standard
Interchangeable — standard, clear silicone or spaghetti; 3 multi-way positions — racer back, cross-over, standard
Interchangeable — standard, clear silicone or spaghetti; 3 multi-way positions — racer back, cross-over, standard
When a minimiser shape matters more than cup seamlessness; Mermaid or very fitted unforgiving fabric around your bottom.
When a minimiser shape matters more than cup seamlessness and a full brief is preferred. Mermaid or very fitted unforgiving fabric around your bottom.
Sweetheart, scoop or open-plunge neckline dresses where bust definition and shape matters.
Frequently asked questions about JONI
Not sure JONI will work with your dress? Send me a photo of your dress or a link to the designer's page and I will help you choose the right size and style before you order.
For general FAQs about shipping, returns, customs etc, see our FAQ menu or email customercare@enderlegard.com
I tried other bodysuits and you could see them through my dress. Will JONI show?
It depends on the dress, but I make JONI without bulky elasticated cup edges or side seams, and the brief edges are laser-cut so they sit softly against the body without digging in, rolling or wrinkling. JONI does have a fine dart seam running from the base of the cup to just below the nipple, but on most dresses this isn't an issue. Where I may suggest another style is when the dress is unlined, slinky and plain, and fitted tightly across the bust at the same time. If all of those apply, I'd usually suggest FRANKIE because its cup is fully seamless. FRANKIE is only made in Nude, so if you need Brown, send me a picture of your dress and I'll advise you.
Will JONI work under a high-neck or boat-neck dress?
Yes. High and boat necklines are what I recommend JONI for most often because the high apex sits close to the neckline with no gap. For larger busts, it's also the most supportive minimiser style I make. The one thing to watch is a low, sheer or embroidered upper neckline, where the top of the cup may show. If you're unsure, send me a picture of your dress and I'll advise you.
Will JONI be low enough at the back for my dress?
Yes. JONI has an ultra-low back. When you put it on, push the back down rather than pulling it up so the back sits in line with your hip bone, as low as it's designed to. If you're not sure whether the back will work with your dress, send me a picture and I can advise you. Also see my sizing and fit video for guidance.
Will JONI make my bust look bigger or smaller?
Neither. Minimiser describes what happens to projection, not your actual bust size. JONI reduces how far the bust sits forward while keeping your natural volume lifted and supported rather than compressed. It won't change your bust size, and because there's no padding, it won't add extra volume either.
Will JONI support a fuller, uneven or bottom-heavy bust?
Yes. Because the cup is stretchy rather than moulded to one fixed shape, it adapts well to a fuller or uneven bust and to breasts that are heavier at the bottom or emptier at the top. JONI also lifts from the bottom and supports higher up without adding volume, so there's no need for padding.
My dress front is lower than a standard plunge. Is JONI still deep enough?
No. JONI is a plunge, not a deep or ultra plunge, so there is a limit to how low the centre front can go. If your dress needs a lower neckline, I'd normally recommend LIV, or KYA if you prefer a full brief. Both are made in Nude and Black, not Brown, so if you need Espresso, send me a picture of your dress and I'll advise you.
Should I choose JONI in Brown or Nude?
It depends on your skin tone. I make Brown (Espresso) for deeper skin tones and Nude (Beige) for lighter ones. The aim is to match the bodysuit as closely as possible to your skin so it stays discreet under your dress. The cup, support and 25-size range are the same in both, so the choice is colour only. If you're not sure which one suits you, send me a picture of your dress and tell me your skin tone and I'll advise you.
What's the difference between JONI and MAE?
The cup. JONI has a soft, non-padded, high-apex minimiser cup made from a double layer of powernet, so it adds no volume and is especially supportive for larger busts. MAE has a moulded demi-plunge cup that holds its shape and gives more structure and definition. I recommend JONI most often for high and boat necklines, and it also works with V-neck and plunge fronts. MAE is better suited to square or round necklines where you want a more structured cup. Under a thin or slinky dress, MAE's pleated cup surface can sometimes show, which is one of the main reasons I switch customers from MAE to JONI. MAE is also made in Brown, so you can compare the two in the same colour.
JONI or INCA — what's the difference?
Nothing in the cup — they use the same construction. The only difference is below the waist: JONI has a tanga brief, while INCA has a full brief for more coverage and more shaping around the tummy. INCA is only made in Nude.
Can I return it if the size or fit isn't right?
Yes. JONI is returnable within 30 days of delivery. If the issue is fit rather than a change of mind, send me your measurements or a fitting photo first — I regularly work through sizing and positioning with customers before deciding whether an exchange, a different style, or a return is the right answer. See the full Returns Policy for the complete terms.
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