The tea-party bra: Charming, conservative and good coverage, this bra is perfect for baby showers, job interviews and church. It can be worn under linen blouses and white button down shirts. No see-thru fabric should be anywhere on this bra, and it should hold you firmly in place, with a sturdy underwire, without exploiting your shape. Off-white or white lace can be a nice touch. When picking it out, look for a bra that your grandmother would approve of, the word here is “tasteful.” Chantelle Tamaris Full Cup Bra comes in mother of pearl, a perfect choice for an elegant, classy look.

The sporty-spice bra: Depending on how often you exercise, you might want more than one good sports bra, but you must have at least one. This should be a bra that holds you firmly in place when jogging or doing other types of vigorous exercise. One big tip—getting a light wick-away fabric can keep you from getting rashes or irritations under breasts or arms when working out. You don’t have to drop the big bucks on this, a great standby is the C9 by Champion® Seamless Bra.