What to wear

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What to Wear - Women

Do you find yourself repeatedly dealing with the same dressing issues, such as slipping bra straps or what to wear under your ultra-low rise jeans? You're not alone. Here are some tips and advice from the Freshpair team that we hope will address most of your lingerie questions and concerns.

Bras

My bra is riding up
Are you getting that creeping feeling in your bust area? Does your bra seem to have a mind of its own? You may need to adjust your hook and bring it out one level. If this doesn't work, you may need to loosen your straps. If the straps are adjusted too tightly they may cause the band to rise, creating awkward lines and discomfort. Most importantly, make sure your bra is the right size by checking our sizing chart.

My straps are always falling down.
The falling bra strap may have worked for Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot, but you can't pretend you're a movie star every day. If your straps are feeling gravity's pull, make sure you are buying bras with adjustable straps so you can freely gauge how they will fit. However, straps that are too tight may cause lines and discomfort - but reducing your cup by one size may provide a solution. Consult our bra sizing advice to determine if you are buying the right size for you.

My bra is giving me strap marks.
Today's busy working women have enough problems - like trying to fit business meetings in between lunch and yoga class - without their bras giving them grief. Are unsightly and painful strap marks bringing you down? Many women try to create the right lift and support by adjusting their straps too tightly - the problem may be that you're wearing the wrong size bra. Check your size and choose a bra with added lift or underwire for more support. Make sure your bra is full cup and avoid demi. If you are larger in the bust, try a minimizer or full coverage bra.

What should I wear under tanks or with spaghetti straps?
We know - that white-bra-strap-peaking-out-from-under-a-red-tank look isn't winning you any fashion accolades this season. And you're certainly not about to go bra-less - we're not living in the 1960s, for goodness sake. The most obvious solution to this problem is a strapless bra, and we offer a large variety of choices. From the Le Mystere Shameless Strapless Bra to the Goddess Smooth Simplicity Bridal Strapless Bra, we have the strapless bra to solve your wardrobe dilemmas. If you fear the "quadraboob" look - the unfortunate illusion of four breasts - that can come from a slipping strapless bra, try a bra with clear straps such as the Le Mystere Dos Nu Convertible Bra. For a trendier look, select a bra with a thinner strap in a color that accents your outfit and don't be afraid to let the strap show.

What should I wear under tight tees and sweaters?
You want to look and feel sexy and the baggy blouse look just isn't going to fly. You want to wear a tight shirt. These days, many shirt styles are cut more fitted and are tighter in the bust. Smaller busted women may choose a fitted shirt for a sexy look that allows the nipple to show through, wearing it with a bra that has a microfiber, seamless cup. This will round and smooth the bust line but allow your breast's natural shape to show through. For the same natural look that avoids nipple exposure, try a lightly-padded, molded bra. The Tisha Bra from Le Mystere is a personal favorite of Oprah, and there are also options like the Wacoal Finer Things Seamless Underwire Bra and the Goddess Smooth Simplicity Bra. These will provide a clean, rounded and natural looking line. Larger busted women may prefer a minimizer with full cup coverage, such as the Wacoal Slimline Seamless Minimizer Bra.

There are wrinkles across my bust under my shirt.
You've heard that saying "A wrinkle in time saves nine"? Well, a wrinkle across your bust area saves nothing, nada, zilch. If the fabric of your shirt is smooth across your bust, you may see lines or seams under your shirt. Chances are you are wearing a bra that is too large in the cup and may need to go down a size. Check your cup size and order your new bras accordingly. Also, make sure you select a bra in a seamless fabric, such as microfiber, or a bra described as being seamless such as the Fit To Be Tried Hidden Powers Wire Free Bra by Warners or the Bali Double Support Wire Free Bra. You may even want to try a bra with a hidden underwire for that ultra seamless look like the Wacoal Elegance Hidden Wire Minimizer Bra.

My breasts are bulging out around my cups and under my arms.
Are you in the midst of the Battle of the Breast Bulge? If so, your bra is most likely too small in the cup or your straps are too tight. Loosen the straps and/or increase your cup size (see sizing chart.) You may also want to invest in a bra with side panels that flex according to your shape.

My favorite bra has been discontinued.
Don't panic. Try checking the same brand/manufacturer for similar products. With styles changing all the time, many designers may discontinue a certain item but retain the same basic structure and essence throughout their line. If this doesn't work, start from scratch and enjoy a new brand. First, find your proper size and then think about the specifics that were so appealing in your old style before beginning your new search. Our Customer Care Representatives will be happy to help you find a replacement style.

Panties

How do I solve the problem of panty lines?
Are problematic panty lines turning you into a panty pariah? These days there are more ways of tackling this age-old dilemma such as the obvious solutions provided by thongs, g-strings and v-strings. But for those of you who prefer a fuller coverage panty, seamless panties are also now available in both traditional cuts, such as the Bali Full-Cut Fit Stretch Cotton Brief and Barely There Microfiber Damask Seamless Brief, and thongs. The Cosabella Soire Seamless Sheer Thong is one good option as is the popular Hanky Panky Thong.

My panties are rising above my low-rise jeans.
Are peaking panties putting a damper on your lusty, low-ride look? Because the trend of low-rise jeans is showing no signs of abating, we offer a plethora of panties to accommodate your low-rise lifestyle. Low-rise, or 'hipster' panties, and thongs that ride lower on the hip than traditional bikinis or briefs are one answer. We suggest the Cosabella Talco Low Rider Thong or the Calvin Klein Seamless Thong for starters. Boy shorts are another great option and come in a variety of styles, prints and colors that can provide a coy accent to your look should the waistband decide to travel north. A few choices: Cosabella Celine Low Rise Hotpants, Barely There Breathe Boy Short, and the Adam + Eve Undershort.

My hips and/or bottom are spilling out.
Chances are your panties are too small. Many women assume that their panty size is the same as their pant size but in this day of designer fashion - where inconsistent sizing is all over the charts - there's no reliable correlation. So take a few careful minutes to pick your proper panty size by consulting our sizing guide and avoid discomfort and unsightly bulges.

Shapewear

Who wears shapewear?
I think what you mean is "Who doesn't wear shapewear? Shapewear is everywhere, from the red carpet - where Hollywood starlets use shapewear to create the perfect look beneath their couture creations - to any woman hoping to minimize or refine their figure with a little help. Create a trim, healthy and firm look with some shapewear selections from Freshpair.

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What to Wear - Men

Sure, getting dressed for the office or a big night out does take some careful consideration. Should it be Frank Sinatra retro or Johnny Depp casual modern today? Boxers of Briefs? We'll leave you to your own devices on that one, but when it comes to underwear - whether you're wearing it under that designer suit or as outerwear to the gym or tennis court - we're here to give you a few answers to your frequently asked questions.

What should I wear to the gym?
If you actually go to the gym to work up a sweat - as opposed to hanging around the smoothie bar and handing out business cards - you should be wearing something that has 'wicking' power. What is wicking, you ask? Wicking is a process in which a performance fabric moves moisture away from your body, allowing it to evaporate quickly, keeping you cool and dry. And then of course there's the matter of fabric that has breathability. Calvin Klein addresses both these issues with their Pro-Mesh line of underwear. A perfect choice for the gym is the Calvin Klein Flexible Fit Tank Top 2-pack, which will keep you cool and let you show off your muscles at the same time. And because every dedicated jock should have the right support, there's also the Pro Stretch Jock Strap. For those days that you want to practice for the Tour de France, slip into the Calvin Klein Pro Stretch Cycle Short. The Baskit Action Mesh line utilizes modern fabric technology, resulting in a cotton blend that has both wicking power and super-soft feel. For your bench press duties, we suggest the 2(x)ist 50 Cent Square Cut Tank. If you're a trendy jock, check out the Papi Camouflage Jock Strap or the Andrew Christian Brasil Jock Strap with colored contour pouch.

I need a change from basic white.
Yes, change is good. Here at Freshpair we're right in step with the latest trends. Beyond basic black or white, there are a variety of fashion colors available from the top underwear brands. From the 2(x)ist Varsity line, there are short sleeve crew neck tees in royal blue, green and crimson that are perfect for wearing under a button-down or on their own with your favorite pair of jeans. From DT Underwear there are royal blue and green tennis pro low rise briefs, while at Baskit, fluorescent colors accent contour pouches on briefs and boxer briefs. The upscale Adam + Eve line has a luxurious pima cotton long sleeve Henley shirt that comes in fatigue green. Diesel continues looking toward the future with a Stripe Enjoy Tank and Stripe Enjoy Trunk which is accented with multi-stripe panels. If you're a demanding color collector, then the Tricot Nylon Crew T-Shirt from Players should satisfy all of your chromatic cravings: It comes in red, forest green, burgundy, purple, silver and more.

Are men still wearing silk underwear?
There are some things that will never go out of style: Caribbean vacations, champagne with the ladies and the luxurious feel and comfort of silk underwear. Magic Silk will satisfy all of your silk needs from the sexy Silk Knit Brief to the sensual Silk Knit Boxer Brief to the cheeky Silk Charmeuse Print Thong. For the classic Hugh Hefner look, we recommend the Silk Solid Charmeuse Kimono and the classic Silk Lounge Pants.

Do I need to go to a department store to buy multi-packs of underwear?
Sure, if you like putting up with pushy shoppers, inattentive sales clerks and parking tickets because you've waited in line at the register too long. And then there's the added fun of traveling all the way to the store and realizing that everything in your size is sold out. Sound like fun? We think not. We offer many choices of underwear multi-packs and t-shirt multi-packs here at Freshpair such as the 2xist fly front brief 3-pack and the Hanes Boxer Shorts, 2(x)ist Crew Neck T-Shirts and 2(x)ist Athletic Shirt 3-packs. The trendy C-IN2 brand offers V-Neck T-Shirt 3-packs, Square Neck Tank Top 3-packs and Bi-Fly Profile Brief 3-packs.

I'm just a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy.
We realize that you're a rebel with or without a cause and that you just want the right t-shirt to throw on with your favorite pair of jeans. For your daily outerwear requirements there's the Puma Daily Cotton collection. Puma Daily Cotton Stretch short-sleeve t-shirts come in either a crew or V-neck and there's also a long-sleeve tee option. Munsingwear also offers choices of crews and V-necks while C-IN2 offers them in super-soft pima cotton. If you want to take the luxe level up several notches, there's the Hanro Cotton Ribbed T-Shirt made from a very refined microfiber blend.

Do I have to stick to solids or is it ok to wear prints?
Not only is it ok but we encourage the dabbling in prints from time to time... and with number or printed design underwear choices these days, you may want to make it part of your daily routine. The most daring foray into the print frontier appear on the classically styled men's briefs from DT Underwear. From Hawaiian motifs to military camouflage to retro 70's poster art prints, DT Underwear is the word in embellished undergarments. For the classic whimsically printed boxer shorts look, Magic Silk offers printed Charmeuse items.  If you want to go trendy, we suggest some printed briefs from Ginch Gonch. Relive your carefree boyhood with fire truck and superhero-style stars.