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Underwear Woes And How To Solve Them

Here's How To Solve Those Annoying Underwear Issues
Jennifer Barton
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Every great outfit begins and ends with your underwear. Which is why you want to banish underwear woes for good and find lingerie that fits beautifully.

Pesky issues like underwire that digs in, knickers that ride up and breasts that look droopy not only make us physically uncomfortable, they can also affect our self-confidence. A bra can be a woman's best friend - when it provides support, enhances shape and looks good with everything.

A bra can also be our worst enemy. Three words: four-boob effect.

The Female Confidence Report, a recent research report commissioned by lingerie brand Triumph, which surveyed over 6,000 women across the UK and Europe, found that women worried about a variety of issues with their breasts, which affected their confidence levels.

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40% of women were anxious about the perkiness of their breasts, 34% fretted over their breast size and another 32% worried about shape. When they found a bra that fit beautifully, 77% of women in the UK said they felt more confident when wearing it.

"Before you even put on that outfit, it’s about how you’re going to underpin it. Underwear is so important," says Monica Harrington, product and fit expert at Triumph. "You don’t wan't panty lines. You don’t want the four-boob effect. You want to feel comfortable and sexy for yourself."

According to Monica, a correctly fitting bra should keep your breasts contained in the cups and have wiring that fits around the contours of the breast. Any stiffeners or boning will be at the sides and the straps will be adjusted into the correct position, where your breasts typically sit halfway between your shoulder and elbow.

"The bra won't look like it’s taken over your body and you'll feel really comfortable. Try on your favourite top and if you love the shape then you've found your one," says Harrington.

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Click through the slideshow below for common underwear woes and how to solve them.

Underwear Woes And How To Solve Them
Feeling Droopy(01 of05)
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Triumph recently released the Female Confidence Report after chatting to women across the UK and Europe about their lingerie woes. The brand found that most women were disappointed their breasts had lost the plumpness and firmness they had had in their teens and were looking for a solution. Unlike bras that simply provide support or those that create a pneumatic, over-inflated look, Triumph created a new range, Magic Boost, to help women reclaim their shape. With three bras to choose from - the Lift Up, Shape Up and Push Up - the bras combat droopiness by giving that youthful, rounded bust shape while providing ample support. (credit:Mustello via Getty Images)
The Dreaded Wedgie(02 of05)
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Although wedgie jeans are currently having a major fashion moment (they promise to make your bum look positively pert), underwear wedgies are not something you want to be walking around with. Especially when exercising - So. Uncomfortable. While thongs eliminate the ride-up factor, those looking for a bit more coverage - without skimping on sex appeal - should try a Brazilian brief, which stays in place from day-to-night. (credit:Big Cheese Photo via Getty Images)
Painful Underwire(03 of05)
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An underwire bra should shape, lift and support your breasts. It shouldn't be leaving indentations in your skin or making you sore after a day's wear. If your underwire is uncomfortable, your bra isn't fitting right and it's time to get fitted professionally again. For those looking to get all of the benefits of underwire without the peskiness, we can let you in on a little secret: Magic Wire technology. Triumph's new Magic Boost range is made with soft touch, flexible wires that don't pinch but provide the support, shape and lift of a traditional metal underwire. (credit:evan66 via Getty Images)
Quad Boob Effect(04 of05)
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When you have a little bump spilling out over the top or sides of your bra and are looking like you have four breasts instead of two, it's time to get your bra size readjusted because it's a sign the cups are too small. Your breasts should be completely contained in the cups, without any digging anywhere else and the bra should be comfortable to wear all day long. (credit:Stockbyte via Getty Images)
Banish VPL(05 of05)
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A visible panty line (aka VPL), is one of the most irritating underwear woes to contend with. Happily, it can be avoided with seamless, laser-cut panties. Shapewear panties like the new selections available in the Magic Boost range from Triumph also tend to have a seamless finish and help support and smooth invisibly under clothes. (credit:Girl Ray via Getty Images)
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