Going Commando

Going Commando is not just for when you’re feeling risqué. Commando is actually a rapidly growing intimates line that prides itself on invisibility and comfort. The secret weapon of celebrity stylists like Rachel Zoe, Jessica Paster and Brad Goreski as well as the go-to underwear for fashion shows (including Rebecca Minkoff!), Commando is also boosting busts, creating cleavage and fixing fashion emergencies with a line of wardrobe helpers like double-stick tape, nipple concealers and bra inserts. Considered experts in all things underwear, we’ve asked the team at Commando for their advice on all of our top “underwearing” questions.

 

THE BEST UNDIES FOR EVERY OUTFIT

Bring on your most form-fitting dresses and sheerest fabrics – every Commando bottom style from the tiniest thong to the perfect bikini or high-rise panty lays flat against the body without elastic or trim for total invisibility. Choose the style that fits your mood, because every bottom style works under most any outfit. We’ve banished the dreaded VPL! How easy is that?

WHEN WEARING WHITE

Believe it or not, some women still wear white underwear thinking it will be invisible under white pants. Ladies, match your undies to your skin tone. Pick a nude shade that is closest to your skin tone and your undies will disappear.

FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE

One important piece of undie advice is to go to a lingerie store that specializes in professional bra fittings. So many women are wearing the wrong size bra and getting a bra that fits properly will make you look and feel like amazing.

MIXING AND MATCHING

We salute the superwomen among us who are so put together they match their bras and undies perfectly everyday. Of course it looks cute when the clothes come off. Most of us fall into a different category and some days the best we can hope for is “clean.”  The bottom line is, whatever you’re wearing, if it makes you feel comfortable and confident, that’s all that matters.

FOR FORMAL AFFAIRS

Our signature low-rise thongs are the must-have style for the RM runway and the red carpet for stars like Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Blunt and Michelle Williams. The brand’s new shapewear, called Commando Control, offers light to moderate compression that gently smooths without making you feel like a stuffed sausage.

ON SLIPS…IN OR OUT?

Slips aren’t just for Grandma anymore! Commando’s slips in 10 styles all have a patented weighted hem to keep them from creeping or clinging to legwear. The provide a smooth base layer that will keep dresses and skirts in full swing.

AT THE OFFICE

Wear one of our camis or tanks to make a too low neckline instantly office appropriate.

TIGHTS SEASON

We’re heading into hosiery season and Commando’s dig-free luxury legwear was named the best black tights by Lucky Magazine editors two years in a row. You’ll fall in love with our super-luxurious legs and signature waistband.