Choosing the correct lingerie can make or break your outfit. Wearing too tight of a bra can show some unwanted back fat through your clothing, and wearing a bra that’s too big can make your bust area look loose. Properly selected and fitted lingerie makes your garments look better and have you feeling better too.

PROBLEM: My Lingerie is Ill-Fitting

SOLUTION: Ill-fitting lingerie can make a major difference in how your outfits look. Lingerie that is too loose will bunch up and look unsightly, while lingerie that is too tight will accentuate any extra weight you may carry by creating bumps and rolls where they didn’t previously exist. Instead of continuing to suffer the discomfort and embarrassment of wearing lingerie that just doesn’t fit, have a professional measure you by visiting a lingerie store. Once you get your size there are many online stores to browse.

PROBLEM: Lingerie is Taking a Beating

SOLUTION: Washing your lingerie is a necessity, but throwing them in the washer can be harsh on the delicate material. Instead of allowing your potentially pricey lingerie to feel the brunt of the washing machine’s power, wash your lingerie by hand in your kitchen sink. Use a tablespoon of a mild washing detergent with warm water. Submerge your delicates in the sudsy water and allow them to soak for an hour or so. Add some stain remover to any pesky spots. After these delicates have soaked, remove them from the water and gently press the water out. Do not wring them, as this can damage or misshape the garments. Hang them from your shower rod to dry.

If you must run your lingerie through the washer, make sure you clasp the hooks and place your lingerie in a delicates back. Don’t forget to use the delicates setting.

PROBLEM: My Bold Colored Lingerie is Fading

SOLUTION: Reduce the color loss you are experiencing by only washing bold lingerie in cold water. Also, specifically seek a detergent that is labeled safe for colors. To further reduce the likelihood of color loss, use less detergent than you normally would, as the more detergent you use the greater the risk of the soap leaching colors from your potentially pricey undergarments.

Also consider how often you absolutely must wash your lingerie pieces. If you only wore your bright bra for a two hour long date, you may be able to wear it once more before you have to wash it. By reducing the number of trips that your lingerie takes in the washer, you can extend the life of the garments.

PROBLEM: You Can See My Undergarments Through My Clothing

SOLUTION: This can be a major problem, particularly when wearing light colored shirts. To ensure optimum safety in bra concealment, select a bra that matches your natural skin tone. This bra will be the least visible as it will be largely indistinguishable from your skin even if your shirt is rather translucent.

The same rule holds true for panties. If wearing light colored pants, select panties that match your skin as closely as possible. Also, avoid panty lines by selecting a thong instead of a bikini or boyshort panty.

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