RaymondeTranchemontagne

Nearly every woman knows that embarrassing feeling when she realizes her bra is visible through her clothing. Sometimes, it’s because of a see-through fabric; other times it’s due to the colour of the bra itself. But which bra colours should be worn with which clothing colours? And which fabrics allow for the greatest range of bra colours?

For help in answering these and other questions, we asked Raymonde Tranchemontagne, Wonderbra’s Senior Design Manager, to walk us through some simple rules for avoiding unwanted exposure.

Based on your experience, what are the best underwear colours for remaining discreet?

Look for colours that are close to your skin tone. If you’re Caucasian or fair-skinned, this means colours like nude, skin tone, ivory, light pink, taupe, etc. If you have darker skin, look for darker colours like mocha, sand, or black. It’s a simple rule actually – the closer the bra is to your skin tone, the less it will show through your clothing.

Are there ways to wear bolder underwear colours whithout having them show through clothing?
Yes, as long as they’re worn with clothing of similar colours and not with pastels. Ideally, you should stick with darker coloured bras under dark clothing. And avoid white, especially under black clothing!

Does the fabric type of the bra play a role in how visibile (or invisible) it is, under clothing?

Yes, non-textured or seamless materials will always be more discreet. If you’d like to add some variety to your bra collection, look for bras with a light design, without too much colour contrast.

For a more “natural” look, what do you recommend?

A molded, seamless bra – with or without underwires – will give you the most natural appearance. Certain styles incorporate a foam inner lining for added comfort, opacity, and no show-through when worn underneath a t-shirt or silk clothing.

Our Chantilly Lace collection continues to grow (and attract fans!)

With its ultra-feminine style and retro-chic appeal, our Chantilly Lace collection is difficult not to love. To meet the needs of even more women, we’ve made this popular and enduring collection now available in 3 new styles that are sure to fit any wardrobe and any body type:

• - An underwire bra to show off your curves
• - A wireless bra for extra comfort
• - And a sexy push-up bra to enhance your neckline

With a variety of styles and featuring practical and timeless colours such as black, bronze and white, the Chantilly Lace collection offers the perfect bra for any occasion and promises beauty down to the finest detail.

	8484 Underwire Bra Sizes: A 36-38, B 34-38, C 34-38, D34-36 Colours : Seductive Bronze only Suggested Retail Price: $40.00 Available exclusively at specific The Bay stores, for a limited time.
	484 Lower rise brief Sizes: S-XL Colours : Seductive Bronze only Suggested Retail Price: $20.00 Available exclusively at specific The Bay stores, for a limited time.
	7484 Underwire Bra Sizes: B 34-38, C 34-40, D 34-40, DD 34-40 Colours : Seductive Bronze and Black/Ivory Suggested Retail Price: $42.00 Available at Sears, The Bay, Zellers and selected specialty boutiques.
	W8384 Balconet Demi-Bra Sizes: Black/Ivory B 34-38, C 34-38, D 34-38 and Seductive Bronze A 34-36, B 34-38, C 34-38, D 34-38 (Not available in White) Suggested Retail Price: $42.00 Available at Sears, The Bay and selected specialty boutiques.
	W2484 Wirefree bra Sizes: B 34-42, C34-42, D 34-42 Colours : White, Seductive Bronze and Black/Ivory Suggested Retail Price: $41.00 Available at Sears, The Bay, Zellers and selected specialty boutiques.
	W1984 Underwire Bra Sizes: C 38-44, D 38-44, DD 38-44 Colours : Seductive Bronze and Black/Ivory (Not available in White) Suggested Retail Price: $42.00 Available at Sears, The Bay and selected specialty boutiques.
	W0684 Medium Control Panty Colours : Seductive Bronze and Black/Ivory Sizes: S-2XL Suggested Retail Price: $21.00 Available at Sears, The Bay, Zellers and selected specialty boutiques.