I remember back in elementary school having to draw a self portrait. The teacher handed out a cream crayon to each student which was supposed to be our skin color. Our classroom was diverse and what cream color may have been okay for one student definitely was not okay for all.
Fast forward to present day. Enter the dilemma of the "nude" bra. When you shop for a nude bra, there is one color option (just like that pesky cream crayon). If your skin color doesn't match the predefined "nude" color, then your bra might show through white or light colored tees.
Finally there is a lingerie line that addresses this problem--
MySkins. MySkins is a unique line of
20 skin-matching bras and panties that are designed to meet the widest range of skin tone colors. Their color system was developed over a period of one year and tested with a focus group of almost 700 women across the nation. The result of their work is a spectrum of nudes with yummy names ranging from Honey, to Apricot, to Espresso.
Not only did MySkins take care to ensure that your nude is truly personalized to you, they also strived to make a product that is comfortable and fits you like a glove. Their bras and panties are molded using seamless technology to prevent visible bra and panty lines so it can be worn under any type of clothing.
I recently had the opportunity to give MySkins a test run as part of
The Classy Closet Review Panel. I was sent a MySkins T-Shirt Bra and two panties to review. To figure out my color, I printed out a copy of the MySkins Color Card (available as a PDF file) and held it up to my skin to compare. You can also
request a Skin Tone Color Card via mail, which I recommend to get a more accurate match.
As you can see in the pic below, I don't have to worry about embarrassment from color transfer or visible bra lines (not the best impression to give at work!).
The MySkins bra fit perfectly (I used a measuring tape and their size chart to ensure my size) and is probably one of the most comfortable bras that I own. Since I have such long work days, comfort is essential.
The matching panties worked well to prevent dimensional transfer (i.e. panty lines) when I wore my fitted slacks. They also were comfortable and fit like a second skin. To find my size, I also used their size chart. Based on my experience, I feel that the size chart is true to size so for the best fit, I highly recommend using a measuring tape just to make sure that your MySkins will fit like a glove.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the MySkins bra and panty that I reviewed. Finally, I have a bra and panty that's practically custom made to me!
Buy it! The MySkins T-Shirt Bra, Plunge Bra, and Convertible Bra retail for $48. The Full-Cut Brief, Girl Short, and Thong panties retail for $12 each. Buy online at
www.myskins.com
Penny's Aunt Rhea is a blogger friend of mine and it breaks my heart to read her updates about Penny. She has already underwent two surgeries, blood transfusions, chemo, and now has a new diagnosis of RSV to top it off.
