Everyday Lingerie

Finding the perfect bras and panties shouldn’t be a chore, but it often is. I’ve seen more than one woman in the gym fussing with panties that don’t stay put during serious exercise. I have a friend who hates thongs but opts to wear them anyway, since her theory is that half an inch of material sitting between the cheeks beats two inches of material bunched up in the same spot.

Bras are no better, since they have to fill so many needs: lift, support, and absence of the dreaded back bulge. Even if you’re not carrying extra weight, the looseness of skin that occurs as we age can cause a pooched-out look that is anything but flattering. Just when I thought all hope was lost, I discovered Soma Intimates.

Soma carries a lingerie line called Vanishing Edge and Vanishing Back. Panty lines are a thing of the past, thanks to breathable, stay-put silicone at the leg openings that promises—and delivers—an absolutely invisible look and a no-ride fit.

Bras offer a completely seamless, full-coverage back that smooths to absolute perfection, and are available in both lined and unlined options.

Perhaps best of all, prices are reasonable. I’ve paid close to $100 for bras that don’t even come close to Soma’s fit, flattery, and comfort. There’s a sale going on now, so it’s worth checking out.