Undercover Operatives

Sempre ubi sub ubi. The Romans must have been thinking of moms when this delightful phrase “always wear underwear” was coined. SavvyMoms know that the difference between looking good and looking great is often due to what’s going on underneath it all. To keep up with the latest in foundation garments—a girl’s real best friend—we checked in with the legendary Diane Thomson of Vancouver’s long-established Dianes Lingerie, and have a few gems to pass along. 

For moms, Diane and her fitting fanatics address some special issues, like making sure our ‘girls’ are at the right height, keeping the great divide between the peaks in check and helping us with high beams. Without properly fitted hardware regardless of size, women can expect bad posture, back issues, gravitational pull and stretch marks. Yikes! Dianes boasts an inventory of more than 7,000 bras, plus panties, sleepwear, camisoles, robes and so on. But it’s the shapewear that’s got Diane’s team excited this season. Smooth and seamless is the name of the game.

One of Diane’s top picks for moms of all dimensions is the suitably named Unbelievabra. Half cami-half bra, the mom-invented Unbelievabra makes your back look smooth and toned (say goodbye to our friends back fat and muffin top), while still doing its job in front. With the support of an underwire molded cup, you won’t have to double layer under your adult clothing (you know, the cami for that smooth, slimmed feeling and the bra for support). In any one of the three Unbelievabra styles, the Ultimate, the Shortee and the Tankee, the only thing you’ll be missing are visible bra lines pressing into your back.

The Grenier Shaper is another item that is flying out of the fitting rooms this season. From Montreal (of course), these beautiful power-panties come in two sexy styles. They look like slinky bike shorts and give you that sleek feeling that comes with good control, but without the big squeeze. Amazingly, the stretchy floral lace is opaque. Perfect for under a short skirt or a flimsy summer dress, you won’t mind one bit if your Grenier becomes exposé. 

With choices like these and help from specialists like Diane, it’s easy to love all of your assets.

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