You've finished leafing through endless bridal and fashion magazines and
enjoyed plenty of wedding dress fittings to find that perfect dress
that's going to make you look absolutely fabulous on your wedding day.
Now you and your perfect dress deserve something a little extra special,
for your bridal lingerie to put that finishing touch to your wedding
gown. With so much choice of bras, corsets, bustiers, basques, thongs,
briefs and stockings, what do you choose?
There are several things to consider when deciding on what underwear
style to choose. Firstly and probably most important is that it must be
comfortable, and remain comfortable throughout the day, you certainly
don't want parts digging into you or shifting and not providing the
support it was designed to. So whatever you choose, if it's to support,
push up, pull in or accentuate, then that's what it must do, and,
remember, it must do it comfortably. The whole wedding underwear
ensemble and bridal gown must complement each other to give a priceless,
stunning look. It's so important to have your final dress fitting,
complete with the bridal lingerie that you'll be wearing on the day, so
you know how it will all look and feel , and also remove any little
worries or doubts that might creep in.
A good starting point is to make sure that your measurements are
correct; your bridal dress store should be able to give you your most
recent sizes. If you feel that your measurements may have changed a
little because your wedding diet and hard working exercise is starting
to pay off, you can always get hold of a flexible measuring tape and
just check your vital statistics.
With size in mind, where do you start? Remember that the gown and
underwear must work together so think what would work well with your
dress style. If there's already boning in the dress design and it is
already been altered to give a snug fit, then a corset or bustier would
be unsuitable. Likewise, if the dress is of a light material, corset
support may well show through and look unsightly, then you may only need
a light supporting bra with some briefs and a choice of hosiery.
If you need upper body support with some tightening of your torso to
add some definition to your figure then a wedding corset or bridal
bustier might be the answer. The corset is designed to be quite a rigid
piece of underwear with bones or ribs to both reduce the waistline and
place emphasis on the bust and hips, giving a slender hourglass look.
When choosing a corset it should be a size or two smaller than you're
regular sizing to allow it to pull in and reduce the waistline by a few
inches, and ideally have a tie fastening to provide some adjustment. A
bustier is a little more forgiving and still has the effect of pushing
up your bust but by a lesser tightening of the torso. Even more flexible
is the basque, which although going over the hips it doesn't provide as
much body shaping as the more traditional corset or bustier.
If it's simply your bust needing some support or even uplifting to
give them a little more emphasis, then a bra is all that's needed. The
traditional uplifting bra or padded bra will be able to accentuate your
cleavage for the camera. Remembering that with many modern dress styles
being off the shoulder, then a strapless design will be best. There are
several very good strapless bras and even strapless wedding corsets for
just this occasion. Consider where the seams of the underwear will rest
beneath the dress, especially if it's of a light material and tight fit.
For the many brides out there with a slightly larger bust, there is a
huge selection of sexy plus size bras available on the market, in a wide
selection of wedding colors of ivory, cream, champagne and classic
white, all giving comfort, support and that all important sensuous
feeling.
When it comes to briefs there's maxi briefs, mini briefs, hipsters,
high cut, low cut, g-strings and even mini-strings. A lot to do here is
simply comfort and personal preference, making sure that whatever you
chose any lace detailing isn't going to show through your dress along
with that dreaded VPL. It's always nice to have a matching set and many
bridal underwear collections often come with a choice of undies, not
forgetting you may need the help of your newly married partner to help
you out of your dress at the end of the day!
Lastly to consider is your wedding hosiery, stockings, hold-ups,
suspender belts as well as the all important traditional garter for the
classic thigh photo shot. Bear in mind that whatever you decide upon
you'll be wearing for the whole day and probably dancing the night away,
so comfort is essential. It's usually a good idea to have a spare pair
of stockings or hold ups close to hand, just in case of any unwanted
nicks or ladders.
There's also plenty of choice when it comes to colors so be sure to
match the color of your underwear to your dress, just in case there's a
runaway strap on show for a moment or two! Try not to buy your lingerie
for both the wedding day and night, as more often than not, most modern
brides will dress for comfort during their day, and change into
something a little more sexy and seductive for their first wedding
night.
With all of this in mind, get your bridesmaids involved and have
fun, and be certain to buy your bridal lingerie a few months before the
big day and definitely before your final dress fitting. Finally best of
luck with your wedding day preparations and enjoy your wedding day!
