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As the weather warms up, summer shopping begins. Everyone has a fairly standard list: new swimsuit, flattering shorts, flirty sundresses and comfy flip-flops. But, as the leaves begin to show, it’s inevitable that a little bit more of your decolletage will being to show as well.

Summer fashion is light, airy and tends to show a little more skin. Where winter hides your collarbone and shoulders with turtlenecks, knit sweaters and various layers, summer offers your skin up for sun kissing with sleeveless shirts, spaghetti straps and lower cut necklines.

Every woman should invest in three basic items to avoid summer undergarment woes:

1. A strapless bra that fits
Invest now in a strapless bra. Even if you never wear strapless dresses, you’re bound to come across a top with an unworkable strap situation. Whether it’s a wide-neck t-shirt or an asymmetrical formal dress, it’s important to have a strapless bra that offers meaningful support.

2. A bra with pretty straps
Even if you try to avoid showing your straps, sometimes they’ll peek out on their own. Even in fairly modest sleeveless styles, bra straps are often visible from the back. Whether you’re someone who doesn’t mind showing a lacy strap under a spaghetti strap top, or someone who wants to have an attractive strap “just in case,” having a bra with delicate, pretty details and colors can give you peace of mind.

3. A plunge bra
If you’re planning on wearing any shirts or dresses that have a v-neck or plunging front, it’s a good idea to buy a bra that’s specifically designed with a plunging front. These bras will offer you great support and subtle shaping (available with or without push-up) and have cups that meet at the band, so you don’t run the risk of showing more bra than you want.