Your nude bra is probably at the very top of your lingerie drawer: it’s every woman’s trusty go-to under any type (or hue) of top—you know it will seamlessly disappear and create a flawless silhouette. But we bet your nude bra isn’t your prettiest—and that somewhere toward the back of that drawer there’s a stash of lovely unmentionables that are rarely worn because your skin-toned favorite is on such constant rotation. Ready to add a little color to your life and give your boring bra a break? Here’s a secret: You can wear a red bra under a white shirt (and no one will be able to tell).

Although it seems like this defies the laws of color theory, that’s exactly what makes this work. “We all have some element of red or pink in our skin, so once you layer white over it, the red blends in with your skin’s natural undertones,” explains Candace Etafo, a stylist for lingerie company Rigby & Peller. There is a tiny caveat, however. “I like to compare it to red lipstick,” says Etafo. “There is a perfect shade for everyone, so you might have to try a few different hues to find the perfect red for you.” Meaning some lucky ladies will be able to pull off a bright scarlet bra under a white tee, but darker skin tones will have better luck with a deeper shade, like burgundy. Others may want to consider reds with tons of pink or even orange.

Test the trick for yourself by donning a white T-shirt the next time you’re buying a new bra, and trying a few different hues of red until you find the one that works for you.

Sources – Softy Bra