Abstract: The present invention relates to a bra strap retainer that is in the form of an elongated flexible string-like retainer that is adapted to be attached to the shoulder portion of an upper garment or to an upper garment accessory such as a shoulder pad. In a fully attached mode the string-like brassiere strap retainer forms a closed loop and the brassiere strap is threaded through the formed loop and is securely confined within that loop assuring that the bra strap does not fall down the sleeve of the subject wearing the same.