It's easy to write off undergarments as an "extra," stocking up on pieces only when you need them — and then holding onto those babies for several years. On one hand, it shouldn't matter when and where you bought that lacy pair of booty shorts. Your own underwear is your own business. But when you start thinking of bras and panties as the foundation of your outfit — aka the stuff that makes silky tops or velvet culottes fall just right on your body — it puts things into perspective. Quality is important, even if you have to splurge a little to get it.
So if you're ready to give your underwear drawer a full-on overhaul for 2017, we've gathered up what's worth the investment. Scroll through to find out what to buy and why.
A Quality T-Shirt Bra You Can Wear Every Day
La Perla Souple Lace-Trimmed Stretch Cotton-Blend Jersey Contour Bra [4] ($150)
A Strapless Bra That Will Stay Hidden
Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit Padded Strapless Bra [5] ($45)
A Push-Up Bra That'll Give You Quite the Boost
Chantal Thomass Lingerie Noeuds Et Merveilles Push-Up Bra, Black [6] ($135)
A Peekaboo Lacy Something That Won't Fall Apart
Stella McCartney Clara Whispering Stretch-Lace Underwired Bra — Navy [7] ($140)
A Supportive Sports Bra With a Too-Cool Back
Alala Pyramid Sport Bra [8] ($80)
A Bralette You Can Wear Over, Under, or Without a Shirt
House of Harlow x Revolve Bailey V-Neck Bralette [9] ($98)
A Pair of "Invisible" Panties
Commando Three-Pack Cotton Bikini Briefs [10] ($80)
A Thong That'll Make You Feel Sexy Under Your Clothes
For Love & Lemons Women's Emerie Strappy Thong [11] ($68)
Briefs That'll Give You Some Inspiration, Too
Aerie Boybrief [12] ($10)
Cheeky Undies That Reveal Just Enough
Only Hearts So Fine With Lace Hipster Panty [13] ($45)
A Stretch Pair of Shorts to Wear Underneath Things
Burberry Stretch Cotton Lyocell Boxer Briefs [14] ($75)
Shapewear Shorts That Will Make You Smooth All Over
Yummie by Heather Thomson Cleo High Waist Shorts [15] ($38)
A Lace Bodysuit to Pair With Jeans — or Nothing Else
Hanky Panky Women's Wink Halter Lace Bodysuit [16] ($135)
A Long-Sleeved Bodysuit to Layer With During Winter
Wolford Berlin Stretch-Jersey Bodysuit — Ecru [17] ($240)
A Solid Tank to Rock Under Too-Sheer Shirts
Everlane The E2 Stretch Tank [18] ($28)
A Sticky Bra For Tricky Tops
Fashion Forms NuBra Adhesive Bra [19] ($75)