What Lies Underneath

Making sure your holiday outfits look good on the outside depends on what is going on "underneath." As we get older, a good fashion foundation is more important than ever. We’re not running around with taut little bodies anymore, so if you don’t have time to work for it, then you need to bring in the reinforcements.

You CAN camouflage those problem areas (especially if you have started early on that holiday weight gain cycle), AND be comfortable. One of my favorite sites on the Web is BareNeccesities.com which has every type of body-sculpting, shape-shifting, form-morphing undergarment on the planet, so it doesn’t matter if you are wearing a neat cami with a velvet jacket or a full-length satin evening gown, you will have the utmost confidence at finding something on this site to find the correct support for your style:

Capri-length body shapers are a hot item, and designer Nancy Ganz makes several styles with medium and firm control like the Belly Band Satin Capri with Tummy Control (pictured right) that will keep you contained whether you are wearing jeans or a dressy pair of velvet pants. The fabric content is 80% nylon and 20% Elastane, with the band at 70% polyester and 30% rubber is proof that you can look good in comfort.
The Miraclesuit (pictured left) – can you look 10 lbs lighter in 10 seconds? It provides triple action control in the tummy, hip and thigh area, and the fabric content is 77% nylon and 23% spandex, which makes it tight yet livable, for at least an evening. AND it's comfortable!

Let's not forget the upper half. Because breasts come in all shapes and sizes, you need to take the extra time to find the right fit. This is hard to do through a Web site, and my recommendation is to get yourself professionally fitted for the best bra results. There are plenty of styles available today so take advantage of finding a bra that'll make "the girls" look their best no matter what your size or outfit. For a few tips, read my blog entry “Get the Bra Rolling: Expert Bra Tips by Catherine Schuller of Curvestyle.”

Here's to looking good for the holidays!