Top Tips
1. Get Yourself measured for your Bra size every few years. Discovering your true bra size can be life changing.
2. Microfiber is a great alternative for Cotton Panties
3. Be careful with lace, it can “bleed” through clingier fabrics
4. Flesh tones are best for not showing through white or sheer materials.
5. Don’t forget to adjust your bra straps for proper support
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| Foundation Pieces: Giving you a lift. |
The appearance of your clothes and how they look on you can only be as good as the foundation pieces that give them support from underneath. Remember that your underwear provides the foundations for your outerwear and so you need to think about which undergarment is appropriate for what you are wearing. This might sound a bit over the top, but it is easy to underestimate how much your figure, the way your clothes look and the way you feel about yourself can be transformed by the right undergarment.
What happens underneath the dress makes a dramatic effect on how the dress appears to others! Imagine that perfect outfit: a beautiful pair of trousers, perhaps with a gorgeous silk sweater, but lumps and bumps and bulging lines appear where they shouldn’t. |
What should sit underneath your beautiful clothes are smooth beautiful curves.
The wrong undergarments, even on a perfect body, can make the clothes lying over them look awkward. The right undergarments, however, even on a body that is, maybe not so perfect, can make those clothes look amazing. Let’s face it, very few of us think that we have a perfect body. We all can use a little extra help to look our best.
The correct bra can make you look ten years younger, producing the

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same effect as surgery for thousands of dollars less. The right underwear will create a smooth, often supportive surface for your rear while shape wear can smooth, flatten, tone and even reduce you a size! You will look and feel your best when your clothes fit your body right, but your clothes will only look as good as the undergarments allow them to look. A good foundation will make you feel your best. It will help you feel confident, sexy, and even more capable.
Common bra fit problems:
- Back of the bra rides up
- Shoulder straps dig in
- Breasts Bulge out of cup
- Wire Stands away at the front of the bra
- Bra moves when arms are raised
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Favorite Products
Cami TOO turn your everyday bra into a cami found at Macy’s
Strap Perfect the ultimate bras strap solution found at Bed bath and Beyond
Low Back Bra Strap turns standard bra into a low-cut “V” back
Kymoro New Body Shaper upper body support and shaper www.newbodyshaper.com
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The Key to a good fit is the right foundation piece for your particular needs.
There are many great choices out there, and some of the differences are subtle. Knowing what you need for your body will help you find the right foundation garments for you. |
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Bras
For the larger busted woman, a terrific “go-to” bra is the Smoothing Seam free bra by Fantasie
For the smaller busted woman “Bra-lelluhia” by Spanx has a wireless front closure bra, it’s comfortable, supportive with just a touch of padding and lift
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Panties
For the die hard Cotton undie fan, Donna Karen makes a great full coverge high cut bikini brief
For the Thong enthusiast, or if you are ready to have a go, try the wonderfully comfortable Hanky-Panky
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Shapewear
Try a high waisted brief by Body Wrap with tummy control that smooths and lifts the rear as well
Yummie Tummie makes a simple T-shirt with a built in waist and belly control called the “Skimming-Tee”
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