Among the many essentials a woman needs in her wardrobe, a no-show bra is one of the most important. The right underwear makes all the difference, especially when you’re wearing a white, sheer or clingy outfit and need the lift and coverage without having your underpinnings show through the fabric. In fact, it’s a good idea to have a number of them in your drawer, as they are likely to be the lingerie style you’ll reach for most often.
What type of bra will effectively “disappear” under your clothing? A nude bra – yes, but finding the right one isn’t always that straightforward and simple as it seems. Here’s what you should be looking out for when shopping for it , as well as where to find designs and a wider range of colours that will work. The colour of a nude bra is hard to define, since beige isn’t necessarily a nude shade for everyone.
It might be tough to find an exact match for your skin tone, but you don’t have to do so – going for a near match is good enough. If you can’t decide whether to go for a slightly lighter shade or a slightly darker one, it’s worth noting that the former is likely to work better under light coloured clothes. The best way to know for sure, however, is to wear a white T-shirt when you go bra shopping, so you can try them on and get a sense of the effect in the fitting room.
There are some neutral colours that may also work well under a white or slightly sheer top. These are hues that aren’t exactly skin-tone colours.