Wedding Undergarments

Wedding Undergarments

by: Carina Koerfer

A woman’s wedding dress is undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of clothing she will ever buy; hours and hours go into searching for the perfect dress and accessories to ensure the bride looks perfect on her wedding day. One of the most essential pieces of the puzzle are the undergarments the bride wears under her dress. While they aren’t seen, they do a very important job in making sure the bride looks just as she wants to!



What you wear under your dress is largely dictated by the type of dress you’re wearing:

Strapless/Ball gown – If your goal is to enhance your natural waistline, try wearing a bustier or corset for extra slimming and smoothing. A strapless, seamless bustier will also support and lift your breasts so you don’t have to readjust during your (long) wedding day, and you’ll keep looking sexy!

Mermaid – Choosing a fit and flare means you’re aware of your body shape and want to show it off! You’ll want to flatten your stomach and smooth out your hips, so it’s a good idea to try a high-waisted slimming undergarment. If you wanted, you could even try an undergarment that gives your bottom a boost – nobody has to know, but you’ll look even more fantastic and curvy.

Halter – Halters often have plunging necklines, so you’ll need to find the best halter bra to wear for the best support and comfort.

Sheath – These dresses are often flowy and sometimes a bit sheer. Consider wearing a slip, and avoid bulges by going seamless, which you can do with a full or half slip. Go for a clean silhouette with a slip that works as a body liner.

A-line- This style is flattering on nearly everyone! The natural wide skirt can hid almost everything on your hips, so wear what is comfortable for a long day of walking down the aisle, standing and dancing the night away. Choose the bra that best matches your neckline.

A few other things to remember –

- You don’t have to wear white! Who says you do, anyway?!  Most dresses will have enough fabric to cover a color, so choose a pink, blue, or whatever color you want.

- Consider your undergarments if you are doing a garter toss. You don’t want anyone seeing anything they shouldn’t when you lift up your dress.

- Bring your lingerie to your fittings to ensure it works well with the dress on your wedding day. This also gives you a chance to have any alterations done to complete the look.

- Go all out! Bridal lingerie is functional AND beautiful. It’s your special day – make sure you feel gorgeous in whatever you’re wearing!