A nude bra under light clothes

Short answer: Under light and white clothes a nude bra shows less than a white one. That is because the contrast with the skin is smaller, not because the colour matches the fabric.

The contrast decides

It is the difference between skin and bra that shows through the fabric. White against skin gives the greatest contrast.

Under white

A white bra under a white t-shirt shows clearly. A nude one disappears. See bamboo bra without underwire.

Choose by your skin tone

Nude is not one colour. Choose the shade closest to your own skin.

The same principle for knickers

The rule also applies to knickers and tops. See nude knickers.

Under dark clothes

Here black is the obvious choice, because the contrast with the fabric is smallest.

Underwear sets

A nude bra and nude knickers cover most of the wardrobe. See bamboo underwear for women.

Washing

Light colours are washed on their own in a laundry bag at 40 degrees. See the washing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a white bra show under white clothes?

Because the contrast between skin and white is greatest. Nude disappears more.

Does nude come in several shades?

Yes. Choose the one closest to your own skin tone.

Does this apply to knickers too?

Yes. The same principle applies to all underwear under light clothes.