Summer is synonymous with skin, skin, and more skin! But what do you wear underneath those sexy cutouts, plunging necklines, tees, sheer fabrics and backless styles?
I can’t tell you how many clients I’ve had that are frustrated when it comes to choosing that trendy jumpsuit with the plunging neckline or the wrap dress with barely-there boob coverage, and how quickly they shy away until I share my undergarment secrets.
I’ve compiled my list of the top 10 best undergarments and I’m sharing with you how to keep covered and supported without having to forego those fashion-forward styles. {I have a few more up my sleeve, and will be sending them out with more details and tips in the next newsletter FYI, so you may want to sign up quickly ;)}
First up is the seamless panty. It’s a serious game-changer. It works under every style and comes in thong, boy-short, or brief styles. You’ll definitely want to snag several in neutrals, and a great nude is important for those more sheer fabrics.
Shaping underwear is a must for just the right amount of extra smoothing. Opt for one with compression technology, but not overly fitted. You want smooth, not bulge.
Ok, ladies… tap shorts, anyone? If you’re wearing mini dresses or flared styles, go getchya some! What exactly are tap shorts, you ask? They’re a type of lingerie, often called a dance short, sometimes with side-slits and they’re essential for keeping you’re nether regions covered.
A nude t-shirt bra is the basic tee of a bras! You’ll live in them, so buy at least 3 to rotate through to extend their life.
A J-Hook bra is a bra with a handy-dandy little hook on the back that converts your bra to racerback in a snap… erm, a hook!
As long as we’re talking convertibles… these bras go from crisscross back, one-shoulder, halter, and strapless. It’s the all-in-one you should have on hand.
Self-adhesive? Push-up? Perfect for strapless and backless summer styles? Yes, please! Need I say more? You can find them in styles like the Nubra that stick to just the front and are perfect for cutout styles, low arm cuts, and backless styles. Try a U-Plunge for plunging necklines. Even try an adhesive lift fashion form like this.
You know you’ve been eying those plunging necklines of the cutest jumpsuits or wrap dresses. Fear not about what to wear under them. Try a plunge bodysuit like this! Just as the plunging backless styles, you can snag a great plunging style that isn’t adhesive if your piece is only low cut in the front.
Wearing a ton of white? Especially for those white or sheer fabrics, opt for a cami slip like this. It’s a life saver.
The half slip, the shorter the better, is great for both midis and maxis… And go nude for versatile styles.
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Style Note: hand wash your undergarments and hang dry to extend the life of them!
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