The Unexpected Bra Color That's Invisible Under White T-Shirts

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Consider the above photo of a stylish, color-clad Romee Strijd a clue. Have you guessed yet? Okay, it’s red! We know—we were just as surprised when we found out, but it’s true. How, you may ask? Well, according to bra expert and marketing coordinator Josie-Anne Le Diouron of Empreinte North America, “The red fabric actually absorbs the light in a way that makes it blend with the color of the skin underneath a white top.” However, if you want it to be most effective (i.e., as invisible as possible), opt for “a true red or something deeper with a blue undertone” and “avoid reds with an orange or pink undertone.”

Don’t worry—you can still depend on a nude or black bra (depending on your skin tone) to stay discreet under a white shirt too, but if you’re looking to switch it up or buy a new bra in the near future, keep in mind that red also does the trick.

Now that you know, shop our red bra picks in a range of price points, styles, and sizes!

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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.