The Right White

“White tends to show everything, so put your hand inside the shirt to test its transparency,” says Pauline Sokol Nakios, the creative director and owner of Lilla P. And instead of wearing a white bra, choose one that matches your skin tone.

Wispy thin, yet the bra outline is surprisingly faint and the seams are finished nicely.

To buy: Vince cotton shirt, $60, vince.com.