What underwear should you wear under a wedding dress so the bride will look perfect? In past days, the traditional wedding dress was conservative. That is, the body was covered as possible, not to emphasize the beauty of the figure, and even, on the contrary, trying to hide it. The modern wedding fashion is aimed in the diametrically opposite direction – it involves making a woman’s silhouette as amazing as possible.
A low back wedding dress may require special shaping underwear. See more low-back bridal gowns here
A bride can wear almost any underwear if she chooses a traditional “old-fashioned” wedding dress. But dresses sewn in the latest fashion often have a deep or plunging neckline, are backless and strapless, and are dresses with a tight silhouette, sewn from thin and translucent fabrics. For such an outfit, choosing a suitable lingerie takes work. Please read our article about how to choose beautiful, comfortable, and tight fitting underwear for your wedding.
Wedding Lingerie For dresses of different types
The dress style is the main factor determining the choice of underwear for the bride. Traditionally, brides give preference to underwear consisting of panties and a bra. However, some wedding gowns completely exclude the possibility of using a bra. And certain styles of dresses require special types of underwear.
Plunging Bridal Gowns
Bridal dresses can have a deep cleavage and can have a low back. Such styles flatter the figure with a larger bust. Therefore, ignoring such a detail as a bra can be a mistake. But how to hide the bra under this type of dress?
For a deep V-neck in the front, there is a special model of “plunge bra” (Plunge bra), which has a low bridge, lifts and centres the breasts, and can also have a push-up for a greater effect.
The neckline in the back can reach varying depths, and it can go all the way down to the beginning of the buttocks (depending on the boldness of the look). Since the back is shown here, and the waist is down, classic underwear is completely inappropriate. Here you need low-cut panties and a bra without a back bar. It is recommended to sew the cups directly on the front of the bodice or to use padded cups.
Backless Wedding Dresses
For styles with an open back, the same requirements remain as for dresses with a deep back neckline, except for the bottom of the bodice. Here, the depth of the neckline is crucial. When the neckline is not too deep, the bride can play with different styles of underwear and stocking belts, and there is an opportunity to use tightening underwear to enhance the silhouette.
If the back neckline falls no lower than the shoulder blades, the bride can even wear a bra, bustier and other types of beautiful lingerie.
Strapless Gown
A strapless dress is one of the most popular styles for weddings, as the open shoulders and neck make the bride look incredibly feminine. Usually, such styles have a rigid bodice with stitched cups and an accentuated waistline, so a bra is not always needed here. And the lower part is made puffier, giving the bride a high degree of freedom to choose the bottom part of the underwear.
What colour underwear to wear under a wedding dress?
The traditional white colour of the bride’s underwear is gradually losing its priority. Today the trend is white and popular ivory, soft coral, powder and ashy pink shades. And the underwear for such outfits should be chosen in appropriate colours for a harmonious composition.
The currently fashionable dresses occupy a separate place with a translucent guipure bodice. In this case, it is appropriate to wear only flesh-coloured underwear. And the shade of the underwear should match the shade of your skin to remain invisible.
Your guide to bridal lingerie
And now, we will familiarize you with all types of lingerie which most brides prefer. The classic lingerie set is the “deuce” in the following variations:
- bra and panties;
- corset and panties;
- bustier and panties;
- bodysuit with various degrees of plunging backs and fronts
Completing the underwear under the wedding dress may be tights, stockings and the traditional bride’s garter.
Bridal bras
As wedding dresses have built in cups, ideally the bride will not need to wear a bra.
However, if they are required, bras have two main requirements: they must not be seen from under the gown and must not cause discomfort. If the style and fabric of the dress are suitable for wearing a classic bra, you have a huge selection of beautiful lingerie with intricate designs and different cuts:
- push-up;
- double push-ups;
- bra;
- balconette;
- demi;
- bustier.
For dresses with open shoulders, the suit model “multiway” is a transformer bra with removable straps. If you have a dress with a thin or translucent fabric, try opting for the seamless bras, as well as styles with transparent silicone straps.
Bridal Panties and stockings
The basic rule for panties – they should not stand out under the fabric contour of your outfit. But what knickers to wear under wedding dresses if your dress is tight below the waist? It’s very simple: we prefer seamless styles with thongs as well. Dresses with a magnificent, fitted skirt will suit any classic panties with high or low cuts – all to your taste.
Stockings, especially in combination with a belt, are a very seductive and piquant part of the wedding image. These parts of your outfit should match the rest with their colour and design.
Bridal Shapewear
How to choose corrective underwear for the wedding? It is the question a bride asks when she wants to flatter her figure. There’s a whole industry of shapewear aimed at making you feel comfortable and confident on your big day. Here’s a list of products you should look out for:
- high-waisted panties when you want to slim your tummy;
- waist shorts to flatter and smooth your thighs;
- corsets and belts for a smooth waist;
- waistbands and bustiers to lift your breasts and smooth underneath your ribs and abdomen.
- body sculpting to shape your whole figure;
- compression stockings and pantyhose to show off your legs.
When you choose underwear for the bride to enhance your figure, pay attention to the degree of shrinkage. It may be light, medium or maximum.
Bridal Garters
See cute flatttering garters here.
Wearing a wedding garter is an old tradition, which modern newlyweds gladly continue. It’s still considered great fun when the groom removes the garter from the bride’s leg and throws it into a crowd of his single friends? And for the bride, it’s another beautiful and cute wedding accessory that she can show off to her bridesmaids.
Garters are super cute with dresses with splits. See more of these styles here
Recommendations For Brides Who Want To Wear Bodysuits or Corsets
A corset is one of the sexiest pieces of lingerie, and it goes well with no less seductive stockings and a belt. However, such a thing often has a voluminous puffy design and stiff ribs. Therefore, the corset should not be worn under a tight wedding dress of thin fabric. For such dresses, it is better to choose underwear for the bride, a bodice with high-tech flat lace.
General Tips and Tricks
And in conclusion, we once again read out a list of basic rules on choosing underwear for your wedding dress, as well as tips to heed:
- Underwear should match the colour and style of your dress and be securely concealed underneath it;
- Buy and try on lingerie along with your dress, preferably the day before the wedding and make allowances if your figure has changed;
- Buy lingerie in your size and wear it for a few hours to make sure it fits you;
- If you doubt your choice, buy several sets of underwear because you won’t regret having the choice;
- – When choosing lingerie, you can always take advantage of professional consultants’ advice in our wedding salon; it will make the preparation for the day of your dreams easier.
