Finding a bra that’s invisible under a white top can be tricky but we’ve got a solution that may surprise you. Many women think that a white bra is the obvious choice, when in fact it’s one of the most visible ones. No matter how pale you are, the contrast between white colour of the bra and your skin tone will make the bra shine through the white top. 

There are a few solutions, the best known one being nude coloured lingerie. However, it can be difficult to find a tone that matches your skin. Here’s what new research suggests - wear red instead! 

Why You Should Wear a Red Bra Under White Clothes

This may come as a shock to a lot of people. Red seems like the brightest colour you could find, yet it is recommended to wear as an ‘invisible’ option. How come? Turns out our skin, especially for those with pink or darker skin tone, has a lot of red undertones. When you wear a red bra under a white top, instead of showing through, it absorbs the light and blends in with your skin tone. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind. When it comes to picking the right tone of red, avoid orange and pink undertones. A better option is a deep red, or one with blue undertones to match your skin better. Avoid bright pink or fuschia, and if bright red sexy lingerie is not your thing, you can also go for a burgundy bra. If you are wearing a tight fitting top, choose a t-shirt bra to have a smoother look. 

Nude Bra Under White Clothes

Nude bras may feel like a safer option, since they go with so many clothing combinations. When looking for your perfect match, keep in mind the undertones in your skin. Most people have pink, yellow, ebony or neutral undertones in their skin. For example, if you are fair skinned with some blue undertones, a light pink bra would blend in most seamlessly. If you have a warmer complexion with yellow undertones, opt for light brown. Darker skin tones would benefit from colours such as dark brown or even black.