A Bra For Every Day* 7 must-have bras for your wardrobe.

Fall is a season… not something your boobs should do.

                                                             -Taryne J. Thorpe

Not that I'm the Lingerie guru or anything but… people have been asking me: what are the top 7 must-have bras for your wardrobe? This is perfect timing for entering into the fall season and for anyone going back to school will get a chance to tackle these categories and will always have the appropriate look for ANY ensemble!

-T-SHIRT
-STRAPLESS
-T-BACK/RACER BACK
-MINIMIZER
-PUSH UP
-SPORT
-LOUNGE
1. You must own a basic everyday t-shirt bra. This style should be moderate coverage and you should be able to wear it with anything from a white tee all the way to a formal gown. This will be a staple in your bra wardrobe.

My newest addition from b.tempt'd: 'Fancy That Memory Foam Underwire T-Shirt' bra 

2. Fashion has changed and once upon a time, you only needed a great fitting strapless bra during the summer months or for special events. Not so much anymore... a strapless, is now necessary all year long! I recommend purchasing two per year depending on how often you wear them, since they will stretch out slightly faster than a regular bra. One nude and one black because both colors are necessary.

3. A t-back or racer back bra. Current designers of brands such as anthro, free people, top shop and nasty girl etc. have focused immensely on cut-outs, missing shoulders and draping necklines now being the standard. With a strappy bralette it's trendy and super sexy when it shows, but if you wear these brands with an exposed regular bra, it does your ensemble such a disservice!

4. Have you ever wore that fall season buttoned down jean/denim shirt? This is a classic look, but there's nothing classic about when your buttons are screaming (hanging on by threads) and ready to pop open because you're wearing the wrong under garments! First and foremost, let's make sure you're purchasing the correct size shirt. If you're like me, you'll need to go petite so that you can get the right fit in the bust and not have so much fabric everywhere else. But every girl needs a minimizing bra no matter what size she is. Get an unlined smooth lace bra or bralette that may not technically be labeled a "minimizer", but will act as one. Numerous amounts of brands specialize in this style. If you're a D cup and lower, try Calvin Klein unlined bra's, urban outfitters, free people or hanky panky lace bralettes. If you're a DD cup and higher, try unlined Freya,  Wacoal, Chantelle or Panache bras. Some of these brands go up to a U.S 'L' so I'm sure most of you gals can find something suitable to meet your needs.

Shirt: The Loft
Skirt:H&M
Bra: Josie Bardot Unlined

5. The ever so sexy push up bra is definitely a must! A push up bra depending on what size you are can mean two totally different things. Some of you ladies in Gs and H cups feel like you may not need a push up, but every push up bra does not have additional padding. It simply gives you great lift and an awesome profile and definition which Every woman needs no matter her size. The smaller cup ladies would be able to get away with additional padding, if that's what they desire. Big or small one must be high and lifted up!!!

6. Sports bra. I know, I know this is a touchy subject because we over promise to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, only to stop and start again so much that it's sickening even to ourselves! The secret is to make the investment in a quality sports bra so that when you decide to execute discipline, you're already covered in this area. We all know how painful it is to workout unsupported in your bust-eek!

7. After a long week of school and Saturday night delights your Sunday lounge wardrobe must be Everything!!! Lounge bras are amongst my favorite things right now! Again, based on your size this could mean many things. D cups and under can circle back around to the bralettes and bandeaus.

Hanky Panky Bralette

DD cups and above can indulge in beautiful lace bralettes as well, you just have to research and locate the ones that are made for fuller fits. For example: Wacoal's  'Halo Lace' wireless bras can fit up to a G cup depending on your band size.

Wacoal Halo Lace Wire Free Bra

*You can purchase all of these must-haves but if you're not in the proper size, it'll be useless! GO GET FITTED AND FIND OUT YOUR PROPER BRA SIZE!

Happy Lingerie Shopping...

All Laced Up

My recent lingerie purchases have been interestingly random because of the importance of stocking up on seasonal must-haves. It literally took me 3 MONTHS to find a racerback bralette that almost fits!!! I've had the most success at #UO . This GORG ocean blue all lace bralette is a pure dream to me.

I have a favorite style of loungewear that I like to wear on a daily basis. I have to be aware of how many chemises that I actually buy that are this same style and make it a point to switch it up a bit. In bloom by jonquil is one of my "go to" brands. I have several pieces from them and I like the cut on their size smalls; though not perfect, but closer than most. I bought this beauty in black.

Out of all of the lingerie that I have, I realized that I did not own a red bra?! Like… really? So I solved that problem rather quickly by snatching up Calvin Klein's (Black Collection) Range Scarlette Perfect Push Up Bra. The racerback feature really enticed me and it's just extremely sexy. What more could you ask for?

I love how the red lace peaks out ever so gently like… hello there!!! 

Walking through Target I almost gasped at these adorable floral panties that caught my eye! I had to have them! I never indulged in Targets lingerie, but they are actually comfortable and seamless. No matter where I am, a beautiful pattern and lace gets me every time!

*The need for my own Lingerie line is even more imperative than I could have ever imagined! Small waist and bigger bust ladies are so deprived in the summer months that it's almost depressing. The imprisonment of remaining confined to a portion of designers and clothing styles all because of how we were beautifully and wonderfully made. My line will consist of pretty, chic and beautiful lingerie for All women; but specializing in naturally small band/big bust body types.