Warm weather means it’s time to store the sweaters, and break out the camis, tanks and t-shirts.  Warm weather also means dealing with extreme temperature changes between the hot, humid outside and the icy air-conditioned inside.  When the inside climate gives you goose bumps on your arms, it can also give you, uh, bumps elsewhere.  Hi-beams, nips, T.H.O. – whatever third-grade term you choose – unless you’re Jennifer Aniston, nipple protrusion isn’t always sexy. 

Regardless of whether you wear (or need) a bra or not, there are options that can give you a smooth, no-show silhouette, without the need for a lot of extra padding.

The IPEX line at Victoria’s Secret is smooth, light, and promises to be invisible under your clothes.  Right now, during the semi-annual sale, this bra will run you about $28.50, with free shipping for orders over $100.  A mid-priced alternative is the Bali seamless underwire bra with built-in concealer petals, and at $17.25, you can afford one in all six colors.   Finally, you can pick up the Hanes line at Wal-Mart for $12.50.  Now that’s a decent price for a decent bra.

What if you don’t like to wear a bra?  Try Fashion Forms Breast Petals.  At $10 for six pair, it’s a cost-effective one-time use alternative.  I may even try these under my swim suits.  There is also a reusable set which can be worn up to six times, which is available for $9.00. 

Now you can uncross your arms and proudly strut your stuff without danger of poking out someone’s eye.