Lingerie Guide

If you're like many women, finding the right bra size may seem an impossible task. Fortunately, a good-fitting brassiere is possible. Here you'll find the five must-haves for your lingerie drawer, courtesy Tomima Edmark, plus a classic formula for discovering your best bra fit.

Tomima Edmark, is an entrepreneur with a series of unconventional successes. She has fine-tuned the lingerie business to offer women high quality, good design, comfort, fit and value. Tomima has been featured on Good Morning America and Oprah as well as Forbes Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

Tomima writes...
On a recent Oprah show the style team from O Magazine took five women and transformed them into attractive and sexy looking goddesses. One important part of the makeover was their underwear. Lingerie expert Susan Nethero shared her list of five must-haves for every woman's lingerie drawer. Take a look below to see what your lingerie drawer is missing.

5 lingerie must-haves

1. Date night bra
This is a bra that makes you feel pretty when you go out in the evening. Pick a color other than nude - like red or black, to feel extra sexy.

2. Demi cup or cleavage showing bra
A demi cup bra has cups that cover less of your upper breast tissue. This allows you to wear lower necklines. One version of this bra is a plunger bras with the center panel cut very low so that you can wear lower v-necks or be able to keep one more button unbuttoned.

3. Strapless bra
With today's variety of unusual necklines, a strapless bra sometimes seems like the only choice if you want to wear a bra, or need that extra support.

4. Elegant camisole
An elegant camisole is a great solution as a layer under jackets and sweaters. And, there are great support camisoles that not only look pretty, but give you the added smoothing benefits.

5. Matching bra and panty set
According to Oprah and her stylists, women who wear a matching bra and panty set feel more confident when they walk and talk - even if no one other than themselves knows they have it on.

Nethero selected the Mary Jo Avero plunge convertible bra as her preferred date bra. It's pretty, has fabulous detailing, a low center and convertible straps. However, women come in many shapes and sizes and one brand or style of bra is not going to fit all body types. Eight out of 10 women wear the wrong size or style of bra. A petite woman and a plus size woman need a different style of bra.

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Comments on "Find the right bra size, plus 5 must-haves for your lingerie drawer"

Karla July 11, 2009 | 3:17 PM

Personally, I think you have to have something a little naughty as well. My hunny loves me in fishnet thigh hi stockings. Having some of the more provocative lingerie just makes for more excitement in the bedroom. One of my FAV is my black bustier with matching g-string.

slamet April 06, 2009 | 11:13 PM

nancy berry January 30, 2009 | 9:37 AM

I have large breasts it's hard to find a bra that fits me right, strips always falling down. Lot of time it to tightunder the breasts or not. It's just hard.

Star8 January 11, 2009 | 7:01 AM

I have to say I have been having a battle of the bra situation for years. Recently about 6 months ago I finally found a bra that is perfect' mundo' for my shape and size. I am slender and have a full D cup. My band size is 36" and I always had the problem of the tops of my breasts popping out of the top of the bra cups or the straps moving. I wanted to feel comfortable and supported. I found the perfect bra "FINALLY" It's made by Hanes and is called: The Hanes TAGLESS®, All-Over Comfort Underwire Bra. The Straps Stay in Place and so do your pups if you know what I mean. Also you get a bit of a lift but not to much. Plus they are only 10$ a peice and if you buy 2 the 3rd is free. I recommend these bras, the over priced exspensive sexy bras are for the bedroom. But a bra that you can feel comfortable in and know u look good in is definitely the Hanes Tagless All Over Comfort Bra! Here's a link to the bra: http://www.hanes/Hanes/Products/Women-Hanes/Women_ShopByCategory-Hanes/Women_Bras-Hanes/Women_Bras_AlloverComfort-Hanes/HG603.aspx

hadi December 18, 2008 | 6:00 PM

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casey b. December 17, 2008 | 10:51 AM

I can never find a good way to keep my strapless bra up... any suggestions?

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