Most women wear the wrong-size bra and more times than not it is too tight, resulting in a lumpy look under the arms and along the back. The wrong cup size also is a problem. When the cups are too big, the folds of material disrupt the line of the clothing, she said. Before wearing a new piece of clothing, she suggests trying on different bras to assess the results. A glimpse of a lacy bra under a sheer blouse may look fine, but a sheer-cupped bra may reveal more than a woman wants, she said.
Revelations are a matter of choice.
There are women whose professions or sensibilities dictate more cover, Fraga said. Arianne makes structured camisoles with built-in bras that can be worn alone. The microfiber fabric is silky. Melinda Sulliban, assistant manager at the Jockey outlet in Waikele, said many customers use the brand's undergarments as outerwear or exercise outfits. Jockey's crop tops and boxer shorts often show up at the gym, she said.