Summer Undergarments

Even someone who hated math in high school can understand the direct correlation between rising temperatures and the decreasing amount of fabric on your body. Skimpier clothes are simply a matter of survival. Skin is in during the summer season, and there is no way around it. In order to feel comfortable in these clothes, the proper undergarments are key.
Wells Butler, new mom and seasoned fashion veteran with over a decade of experience in fashion design and wardrobe styling, knows a thing or two about what to wear under any outfit. Furthermore, Wells’ is all about helping moms keep their cool, so she is well versed in ways to flatter and flatten problem areas, even when there is little material to use as a security blanket. Keep reading for her advice on what to wear under your various summer wardrobe options.

SKIMPY DRESS
Few things look or feel better in the summer heat than a sexy slip dress. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on the wearer), these styles leave little to the imagination. For these items, Wells turns to girly lace bralettes as a layering piece that still provides support.

WELLS’ PICKS:
For Love & Lemons Bat Your Lashes Underwire Bra ($121)
Eberjey India Lace Retro Bralet ($48)
Moonline + Starshine Bra ($58)
WHITE T-SHIRT
Although the white T-shirt is a quintessential summer basic, the sheer, see-through fabrics can be a fashion faux pas without the proper undergarments. “If you shy away from the statement of lace and want something more understated and smooth, I recommend an invisible T-shirt bra to disappear under the sheerest of fabric,” explains Wells.

WELLS’ PICKS:
La Perla Invisible T-Shirt Bra ($114)
Calvin Klein Smoothing T- Shirt Bra ($44)
Warner’s Invisible Bliss T-Shirt Bra ($20)
STRAPLESS
Tank tops, strapless rompers, and tube dresses don’t just require a strapless bra – they require the perfect strapless bra. “It is especially important when purchasing a strapless bra to know your true bra size. Take the time to get properly measured by a store associate… it is so worth it,” Wells instructs. “And be sure not to skimp on price because this is a staple that is truly worth splurging for quality.”

WELLS’ PICKS:
La Perla Update Strapless Contour Bra ($150)
Calvin Klein Icon Modern T-Shirt Strapless Bra ($42)
Calvin Klein Naked Glamour Strapless Bra ($42)
BODYCON OUTFIT
Bandage dresses may be out, but bodycon is still in. No matter how much time you spend on the treadmill, chances are your trouble areas could use a bit of help in revealing outfits such as tight skirts or stretchy crop tops. To make you look your absolute best, Wells favors the brand Commando: “Their intimates are totally invisible and lightweight, but still shape in the right way.”