Having a well fitted wardrobe starts with great underwear. Good construction underneath ensures that your clothes won’t snag or bunch and that your figure looks its best.
- Get a bra fitting! A well fitting bra does wonders for your shape. Everyone can benefit from a professional bra fitting, but especially bustier women should get them. This can be done at Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, or at {intimacy}. I suggest {intimacy} because they have a wider selection with sizes up to a K cup (Victoria’s Secret stores usually only go up to a D cup). They also offer free custom alterations.
- Have a range of bras. With all the different neck lines and fabrics out there, you need a variety of bras to go with your outfits. Try to get at least one smooth everyday bra, one multi-wear/strapless bra, one comfy sports or cotton bra, and one matching bra and panty set that makes you feel like a drop dead gorgeous bombshell. Also consider investing in a good demi bra if you wear a lot of low cut tops or a push-up bra if you want a little more cleavage.
- Have a range of underwear. Again, with all the different bottoms out there, you need a good variety of panties to keep up. Everyone should have smooth non-clingy underwear for skirts and dresses, comfy cotton underwear for lounging and jeans, panties that make you feel super sexy, and a maybe few thongs to avoid panty lines. Especially in skirts and dresses look for underwear that won’t ride up.
- Invest in camisoles. Too much cleavage? See through shirt? Need a pop of color? Put on a camisole! I wear camis all the time. Lace ones are my favorite because they add a little something extra to an outfit and always make me feel more feminine. Camisoles also help smooth over your body so your shirt won’t cling as much to any bumps.
- Get a slip! Sometimes while shopping I come across a great dress, then am disappointed when I realize it’s totally see-through. But more often than not a sheer dress or skirt can be saved with a good slip. A slip helps shape your figure, prevents your dress from clinging, and provides coverage for your bright pink undies. I recommend getting a variety of full and half slips that match your skin color. I’ve found thrift stores to be a great place to find slips as they’re pretty scarce in most department stores.
- Get shapewear! I don’t recommend this for everyday. It would be too uncomfortable and a hassle to squeeze in and out of each day. But for that special occasion with that sexy body-hugging dress? Yes ma’am. Here’s a great video from Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear about different types of shapewear.
