As thin and sheer clothes become more common, camisoles are becoming more frequent and fashionable. A timeless piece of clothing, a cami has found its way to almost under all tops or dresses. They reduce the transparency of tops and protect against gaping eyes.
In the past, a camisole was considered only as an item of underwear. Nowadays, these items have been fashioned to be as good for layering as they are for wearing on their own. When wearing them under shirts, your details are hidden from the public in an elegant way. Your outfit therefore looks more appropriate for work and other like activities.
In this article, you will learn:
- Choosing the right shirt
- Choosing the right camisole
- Matching the correct shirt and cami
Why Wear a Camisole Under a Shirt?
Ladies wear camisoles for a variety of reasons. Some of them are highlighted below:
- Enhance shaping
- Add coverage for sheer outfits
- Increase modesty
- Accentuate V-neck outfits
- Comfort when wearing thin tops, even if they are not see-through
- To hide the bra between the buttons on button-down outfits
- In unpredictable weather conditions, you can remove your top when it gets hot
- In case a button snaps open or you forget to fasten it, a cami covers you
- When walking or hiking, a camisole keeps you modest in case you remove your shirt
- Women who dislike bras can use attached bra camis
- Going to the gym or yoga – you wear a camisole underneath instead of having to change clothes
- Some women wear camis instead of a bra, especially when breastfeeding
- Camis with attached bra look smoother under some outfits like turtlenecks
- Enhance breast support especially to busty ladies
- Prevent clothes from clinging to your body
- Reduce visible cleavage in low cut outfits
- Aid in wicking away moisture
- Increase comfort no matter what one wears on top – a good number of ladies are used to wearing camisoles under everything
If you need to wear a cami under your shirt for any of the above reasons, this article gives you tips on how to go about it the right way.
Choose the Right Shirt
Tops that were not made for your figure may not look any better no matter what you wear under them. On the other hand, some shirts and blouses do not go well with camisoles because of the way they are designed. For such tops, a cami might not work. Layering over may be the answer.
Sleeveless tops with wide arms and necks are not very good either. If a shirt will expose your camisole at the bust, under the arms, and at the back, be very sure that it looks good on you.
Avoid wearing short tops with a nude camisole underneath. It looks appalling if you find yourself in a situation that necessitates raising your arms and exposing the toned cami.
Sheer tops: See-through tops do not look appropriate because of the way they expose the entire bra. If you must wear such a top, choose a cami that is nude for you. Some so-called ‘toned’ camis will still work sometimes despite not being exactly your exact skin color.
Deep V-neck tops: Choose a low neck top that doesn’t expose too much of the bra cups. If a V-neck outfit would reveal about half of the bra cups, wearing a camisole will not save the situation. You will be covered okay, but the look would still be awkward.
Shirts with too thin fabric: Very cheap tops might be more enticing to you because you can buy a rainbow of them in one go. But be careful to check the thickness of the material. Even with a camisole underneath, the seams of the shirt may look horrible.
Choose the Right Cami
The best camisoles you can wear under shirts are those that you can wear on their own. If you buy the old-fashioned (underwear) cami, it may not work with some outfits. Exposing any part of it (especially if it is lacy) is almost like showing your panties.
If you make the wrong choice of a camisole, you can hate these items forever.
When buying a camisole to wear under shirts, consider these points:
- Seamless camis look better under other clothes, especially if they are form-fitting
- A cami which is too thick is good for winter but feels bulky in not so cold weather
- Too tight cami might ride up – go for looser or longer ones which you can tuck in
- If your cami has thin straps and has to show your bra straps, wear a bra in the same color
- If you choose a camisole in bold colors, like white, you must be comfortable with it being the point of focus if your blouse is sheer
- Try matching your cami to a pair of pants with sheer/semi-sheer shirts
- Don’t necessarily wear a camisole that is the same color as your sheer top
Camisoles for Sheer Tops
No camisole stays hidden under a sheer top. You can discern a bright cami even from a distance. But a nude camisole is more difficult to figure out.
The big question is this; how does your camisole look under your top?
Wearing a nude/toned cami under a sheer blouse is perhaps the best way to go. If you must wear other colors, it’s a matter of experimenting and seeing what works on what. For dark color tops, try a dark colored cami tank in a different color. For lighter shirts, try black, white or ivory for the camisole. You don’t have to match the two items in an exact color.
If your shirt is too much transparent, opt for neutral color camis rather than coloreds. A top that is only slightly sheer is easier to wear with brightly colored camis.
When bra straps show on the shoulders, you can opt for a built-in bra cami, choose a wide strap tank, or choose a bra that agrees with the style of your cami.
Should Your Camisole Be Visible Under Shirts?
A cami is not meant to be the point of focus. It’s made to be hidden. However, camisoles have evolved from underwear to fashion items. They come in an array of styles, colors and materials. In some places and weathers, wearing a camisole alone is the most fashionable way to dress.
If you want a cami to be the point of focus, make sure it’s something you would consider wearing alone. Not necessarily without a bra, but without anything on top.
Conclusion
When wearing a camisole under a shirt, remember to add accessories to your neckline, if need be. A necklace or choker is a good idea.
If you want to look the best, consider wearing a camisole with an attached bra. You will avoid too much of the trouble that is associated with bra straps that stick out in the wrong places at the wrong time. Else, choose a strapless or T-shirt bra.
Also, remember that you use a cami to layer so that you can augment your style. Too much depends on the design of your shirt, how comfortable you feel with different outfits, and where you are going to.
Don’t allow yourself to become a camisole addict. It is cool to wear a cami or tank under any clothes you want. But it is bad practice to shop for clothes carelessly because you will just wear a cami underneath and it will do its trick.
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