Red carpet regulars and celebrity stylists know that what you wear under an amazing outfit is just as important as the outfit itself. Here's the low-down on what celebrities choose for unmentionables to make their silhouettes picture perfect.
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Whether you're sporting designer labels or discount-chic, VPLs (visible panty lines, gasp!) and misbehaving bra straps can ruin any look. "They're not only unflattering and uncomfortable to wear, but visually obvious to everyone around you," says Amy Czettisch, a lingerie fit consultant from Toronto. Avoiding such fashion disasters is easy: you just need to know what to put on under there. According to Czettisch, "Proper undergarments are complimentary to your figure whether your goal is to enhance, smooth or hold your assets." Here she shares her dos and don'ts for four of the most challenging offenders in your closet.
Challenging clothing item #1: High-waisted pencil skirt. This fitted skirt style can look über-sexy when done right - but without a little help, bumps and bulges are on full display.
Celebs that have pulled it off: Victoria Beckham, Gwen Stefani
Do: Wear a high-waisted body slimmer with thong back or "legs" to create a smooth line from torso to knee, recommends Czettisch.
Don't: A proper fit is crucial, think snug but not sausage casing tight. Anything that will dig into your sides will create an indentation at the hips and a line across your stomach. This is not the time for low-cut bikini panties.
Slip it on: La Senza Mid-Waist Bike short, $26.50, www.lasenza.com</b>, or Silks Shaper Power Band Short-Firm Control, $30, www.phantom.ca.
Challenging clothing item #2: Slim, white jeans. It's all about bright, white denim this spring, so how do you maintain a bootylicious backside?
Celebs that have pulled it off: Sienna Miller, Kate Moss
Do: A seamless thong or g-string are the most undetectable. However, a microfiber boy short can also work as long as it lies smooth against your body and doesn't ride up. With either style, choose a colour close in tone to your skin be it peach, beige or chocolate.
Don't: Stay away from anything that's white, "white underwear beneath white clothing is a definite no-no because all you can see is the outline of your underwear!" Czettisch warns. Similarly, stay away from lacy patterns and bow details that might stick out.
Slip it on: Calvin Klein microfiber extreme low-rise thong, $15, www.cku.com</b> or GapBody low-rise seamless nylon hipster, $12.50, www.gap.com</b>.
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