Bras.

A good push up bra, a good everyday bra and a good sports bra are your basics. The right bra will leave you free to forget your breasts, so he can think about them!

* Unless you have prohibitively large breasts, a good push up bra is flattering, fun and a great enhancer for your wardrobe. A push up bra can change the look of your clothes and make demure look sexy at the same time – which is perfect for dating. Try one with a water or silicone cup as well as traditional padded push-ups. Buy one in white and one in black.
* An everyday bra that has a smooth cup is essential for a clean line under tee shirts, sweaters and dresses.
* And a supportive and fashionable sports bra for tennis, hiking, yoga practice, spinning class and other sporty dates and activities is a must.
In addition to the basics, build a wardrobe of sexy bras for play and fun, especially those that come with matching panties. He’ll love you in these.

Panties.

Please don’t commit lingerie suicide! Women who wear raggedy underwear under $400 dresses are undermining the whole effect. Besides the fact that, as my mother always said, “Make sure your undergarments are clean and have no holes in them, you
never know when you may have an accident.”

Don’t underestimate the value of your mental attitude when you know you look well from the skin up-or from having the absolutely right foundation under your dress, AND men notice lingerie! Your panties and bra should match and they should always look ‘inviting’! Do not skimp on your lingerie… Trust me on this one!

Panty-wear is extremely important – and not just because of what it covers. You don’t want to be seen with panty lines. You don’t want bunching underwear to ruin the look of your clothes. You don’t want elastic that is frayed for when your clothes come off. You don’t want anything that is too big or too small. You want panties that look good with your clothes or without your clothes.

Here’s a way to start your panty collection:

Good bikini underwear is a basic, as is a G string, if you’re comfortable in it. Try out a thong and a G-string to see what is more comfortable for you. Although they are guilty of being the butt of all butt floss jokes, G- strings are also the antidotes to panty lines and the next best thing to going commando.
G-strings are also surprisingly comfortable. If you’re experimenting, grab a cheap Victoria’s Secret or Frederick’s of Hollywood G-string and thong and see which works better for you. They are terrific for your Juicy sweat suit or any clothing that offers a view of your butt. You want a sleek form fitting shape and line. Make sure you have classic whites in your panty/bra wardrobe as well as classic black.

Extras: Pinks, ice blue, lemon and tangerine are fun colors for lingerie, and any color that makes you feel lighthearted and fun is perfect for weekend wear when the mood is casual. For sexy occasions, boy’s shorts-panties with matching bras and other matching sets are great, as are those adorable matching camisole and panty sets. But these are strictly for indoor fun.

Author April Masini