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The days of women being able to get by with just a few different types of bras are over. Just like you need to coordinate shoes with your outfit, you need to coordinate your bra. Luckily, much progress has been made in bra technology and it’s pretty simple to find exactly what you need.

So what does your bra wardrobe need to have in it? First, everyone must have a skin color and a black tee shirt bra. This is your basic everyday bra. A tee shirt bra is smooth and will not show lines or marks. Skin color will work with almost any color top and black is need for under dark clothes.

Next, you need a few strapless bras. Yes, I said a FEW. Due to the shapes, padding, plunge/no-plunge, back thickness etc., you need to have a few choices that are different shapes. You will be amazed at how the wrong bra creates the wrong shape under your clothing. The strapless bra will be necessary with a variety of thin strapped camisoles and dresses.

I also suggest having a convertible bra. This is a bra with changeable straps that will allow you to make it a racer back or even strapless. You can also change to clear straps. While some clothing items work better with a strapless, others need clear straps. A convertible plunge bra is even better. This allows for deep v-necks etc.

These are the bare minimum basics. Certainly the more choices you have the easier it is to pick the right undergarments for your outfit. I suggest trying clothing on with the bra you plan to wear with it when you get it, that way if you need to get the right bra you know in advance.

One last tip, nude/skin-colored bras are much more transparent that white. White bras under white clothing show through.

I left out the "fun" fashion bras. I am a BIG fan of those but the others are true essentials.