Tight or Thin Clothing Just like a too tight bra, a too tight (i.e. small) shirt leaves little room for the material in between to sit flush. Adding to the issue may be the weight of the clothing itself, super thin fabrics (whether well made or not so much) are by nature prone to show through.
Incorrect Size or Fit
Spillage from a bra that's too small or gaps from a bra that's too big are the likely culprits when it comes to unflattering lines or creases. If you think you may have the wrong bra size measurements, check out our blog on how to measure your bra size.
Some red marks and indentations or imprints from your bra are common. We are made of soft, squishy stuff so a little bit of marking is normal. But if you have bruising, broken skin or chaffing, then it's a little more serious. Your bra should never hurt!
Pair a neutral-colored bra with a white shirt so it blends in. You might assume that a white bra works well under a white shirt, but it actually stands out against most skin tones. Instead of white, wear a bra that matches your unique skin tone so it's not as noticeable against the white shirt.
The thicker the fabric, the more likely it is to be see-through. The most opaque shirts are made of twill and oxford fabric. Shirts made of these fabrics are guaranteed not to be see-through. White shirts made of linen are more likely to be see-through than shirts made of flannel.
Exfoliator and Moisturizer
To remove the dead skin and lighten the marks created by your bra straps, use an exfoliator scrub. This should help to reduce the appearance of the indentations. A moisturiser can also work to reduce the visibility of indentations by dealing with the dry, red skin caused by chafing.
Rely on Double Stick Tape: For a speedy solution, use double-stick tape to close the gap with just a few strips. Layer on a Cami: If you're looking for another quick fix, try layering a pretty camisole underneath your button-up and leave the first few buttons unbuttoned.
A seamless bra has no visible seams, even when you're not wearing anything over it. So it makes sense that they're kind of the perfect solution for trying to avoid visible bra lines.
The main cause of this issue is a lack of proper band support. The bra band should provide stability and support around your ribcage - when it's too big or too small, this can lead to what is known as 'back fat' or unwanted spillage over the edges.
A bra is categorized as a T-shirt bra when it has smooth and seamless cups. The idea is that the smooth cups won't show any lines under a T-shirt creating a seamless look. The cups can be preformed to provide nipple coverage or they can be a soft, seamless fabric.
In the age of overly stretchy spandex (or lycra..or whatever), and baggy unstructured styles adjusting to a new properly fitting bra may take some time. Generally, we're talking about a 2 week adjustment period – give or take.
Costoclavicular syndrome, sometimes referred to as bra strap syndrome, can be caused by tight straps that pinch and dig into your shoulders. This can contribute to pressure on your shoulders and resulting pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.
An obvious sign that the cups are too small is if the underwire presses in at the sides of the breasts or if you have red marks on your breasts when you take your bra off in the evening. The underwire should enclose and cradle the breasts; it shouldn't pinch anywhere. If it does, you need to go up a cup size.
When trying on a new bra, it should feel snug on the first row of eyes. If the bra feels too loose, consider going down a band size (and up a cup size if you feel the cup size is correct).
For those with fair or pale skin tones, a blush or pastel color bra would work wonderfully. For those with medium skin tones, consider a caramel or honey shade bra color. For those with dark skin tones, cocoa shades look the best.
A bra in the color of your skin tone should be in every woman's wardrobe. Underneath white or light clothing it will essentially be undetectable. The closer to your skin tone the better. It's important to pay attention to the undertones in your skin as well.
See-through clothing is any garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer fabric that allows the wearer's body or undergarments to be seen through its fabric.
The breasts should have a natural shape, and they should not be touching." As a general rule, the amount of cleavage that should be visible is 1 or 2 inches — 3 inches at the most. When the breasts are pushed up into unnatural shapes and more than 3 inches are exposed, it's called Hard Cleavage.