Five Tips For Getting The Right Underwear

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Your underwear can be pretty amazing and since you wear it everyday, here are our top tips to ensure you find the right underwear for you.

Firstly, here is why you should ensure you have good comfortable underwear for women:

It protects you from the weather and your clothes
It protects your clothes from your perspiration and body oils too
It can flatter your body shape and make you feel more confident

You can wear plain and practical everyday underwear or a little bit of sheer lacy lingerie for special occasions.

Many women just rush out and buy the same cheap undies from discount department stores when the old ones wear out. But new underwear that fits correctly smooths out your lumps and bumps, supports your posture, and makes you feel like a million bucks.

This year, why not stop and take a moment and think about the state of your underwear before you buy the same old thing once again.

Budget

First, consider how much you are willing to spend. You wear it next to your skin every day, so ideally you will change your pants every day and your bra every two to three days. You’ll want something that has the right amount of firmness and elasticity for comfort, yet the durability to last through 52 or more washes every year.

It’s worth spending a little more for the bonus of longevity.

Appropriateness

Next, think about the size of your breasts, your daily activities, and the amount of time you are willing to spend caring for your underwear.

Bigger breasts need more support than smaller breasts. If your breasts bounce a lot, you will need something in a firmer construction that offers more support.

You probably understand that you need a good firm bra for shock support when you run or play netball. Activities like heavy yard work, running around after children may require similar support, while a day at a desk requires less.

Sturdy undies can generally go in the washing machine, but delicates need your time and effort to gently hand wash – are willing to do that?

Style

You can get a wide variety of bra styles, from the supportive full cup to flirty demi-cups. Leotard backs that pull straps in and prevent them from sliding down sloping shoulders or arched centre panels that make space for high tummies. And you might prefer a set wit complementary pants, briefs, shorts, and thongs for your bottom.

Or you might prefer bold colours or soft pastels.

Need

The last thinking step is to decide what you need. You probably need bras and pants, and as a minimum, one to wear and one in the wash. Maybe one for spare.

You might also consider modern corsetry like Spanx, or look at suspender belts, slips or petticoats.

Fit

The most important part of the right underwear, no matter what style you choose, is that they fit properly. If they don’t fit comfortably, you won’t wear them, and that’s a waste of money.

Despite what you think, lingerie sizes are not standardised even though they share a numbering system. Plus your size fluctuates throughout the month according to your menstrual cycle. Not to mention those diets we keep trying, and big events like pregnancy, childbirth and illness.

The best way to ensure the correct fit is to have a fitting at a corsetiere (fancy French word for a shop that specialises in women’s underwear). They will cost a little more than underwear that comes pre-packed in plastic, but your sales assistant will help you choose underwear that fulfils both your style and appropriateness needs.

Wear and Enjoy the Right Underwear for You

There is no doubt that the right underwear changes the way you stand, which changes the way you look and how you feel about yourself. People will see you differently, they might think you’ve lost weight because you aren’t slumped in on yourself any longer. So go out there and get the Right Stuff!

About the Author: Alexandria Blaelock is the author of Build Your Signature Wardrobe: How to look good and feel confident in four steps. She advises embracing the things that matter like beauty, friendship and wisdom. You can find her at alexandriablaelock.com