You don’t have to sacrifice sexy style to get full support and smooth lines.

 

Lovely Lingerie

 

 

We know lacy, pretty lingerie with subtle details and pops of color makes you feel like a million bucks – even if no one sees it. But dealing with falling straps, uncomfortable underwire, and itchy fabric can be a pain – so we've put together some of the sexiest underthings that are comfortable, supportive, and flatter your figure.

 

Give Up Your Ultra-low Thong

 

 

Get this tummy-flattening style. Hanky Panky, $23

 

Say No to Thongs

 

 

Also try: Victoria's Secret Lacy Hiphugger, $16; Victoria Secret stores nationwide.

 

Give Up Your Plain Nude Bra

 

 

Get a sheer girly lace number. Wacoal, $36

 

Give Up Your Granny Panties

 

 

Get cute pastel boy shorts. Barely There, two for $18

 

Add a Little Embellishment

 

 

Try: Gap Supersoft button detail cotton hipster, $12.50; Available at GapBody stores and (800) Gap-Style

 

Give Up Your Cami

 

 

Get a bra with a built-in peek-a-boo lace panel. Soma, $42

 

Feel Pretty with Lace

 

 

Also try: OnGossamer Biscayne Lace V-Plunge, $55

 

Throw Away Your Ugly Jumbo Bra

 

 

Get one with sweet details and full support. Fayreform, $68

 

Look for Pretty Details

 

 

Try: Panache Tango Spirit balconette bra, $68; breakoutbras.com

 

Give Color a Try

 

 

Try: Fruit of the Loom, Fresh collection, $10; Walmart stores and Walmart.com

 

Toss Your Hide-me Shapewear

 

 

Get something you'll want to show off. Donna Karan intimates, $68
 

 

Dress Up Your Shapewear

 

 

Try: Dr Rey Snake Brief, $30; Sears

 

Give Up Your Lumpy Padded Bra

 

 

Get this smooth operator. Maidenform, $34

 

Go Wireless

 

 

Try: Warners Elements of Bliss Print Wire-Free Contour bra, $30; Kohl's stores and kohls.com

 

Give Up Your Boring Tighty-Whities

 

 

Get a pretty jolt of color. Target, $4

 

Free Yourself from Seams

 

 

Try: Jockey Naturals Seamfree Bikini, $9.50 or 3 for $24, jockey.com

 

Give Stockings a Shot

 

 

Try: Calvin Klein, Calvinklein.com for stores and prices.

 

Go Strapless without Mishaps

 

 

Strapless bras, while usually uncomfortable and annoying, are sometimes a necessity. Here's our pick for the best: Lilyette Strapless Underwire convertible minizer bra $32. barenecessities.com