HOW TO - Choose the Right Undergarments

Under every great dress are great undergarments – regardless of the occasion – prom, wedding, or pageant – the right undergarments can make or break your big night look.

Spanx – Great under slinky, clingy dresses! These power panties slim and smooth from the ribs to the knees. Let your lumps and bumps be your little secret.

Sticky Straps – Double sided tape created specifically for use with clothing. The stick’em won’t irritate your skin, and these strips can help hold your dress to your body (think J. Lo!), keep a hem in place, hold buttons together, hold your bra strap in your dress, or hold a wrap closed.

Smooth’em - Thanks to superior coverage from Smooth 'em nipple covers, there's no reason to be shy. (As if you are a wallflower anyway). The re-useable circular silicone discs, worn discreetly under a form-fitting halter dress, gently adhere to the breasts for a natural and seamless silhouette. Now, all that's left to do is ditch that bulky jacket, stand tall, and look nothing but dazzling on the red carpet.

Gather-the-girls - Whether it's a major cleavage boost for that slinky black halter, or a sassy, pulled-together look in form-fitting cashmere, Gather-The-Girls will help you keep your assets perfectly aligned. Silicone cups stick to your body and clasp in the center, giving you the lift you’re looking for!

Sew in cups – My first choice for comfort! These can take the place of a strapless bra, and often cost less. They usually come in cup sizes, and are sewn directly into your gown. They are great for giving coverage if you need it, lifting, and filling the front of a gown with fewer alterations! These are great to replace a strapless bra in today’s backless styles. Since they aren’t gripping your skin like a strapless bra, they don’t hurt after hours of wear!

Strapless Bra – The classic standby. This can also give you lift and help you feel more comfortable. You can use Sticky Straps to hold your bra into your dress – then it won’t come peeking out!

Plunge bra – This bra often has convertible straps. Since it plunges in the front, so it can be concealed under a plunging halter neckline.

Seamless thong – These undies are made of microfiber and have a laser cut edge. They lay smoothly on your body, and hide very well, even under clingy silk charmeuse gowns.