you’ve found the one, congrats! now we know trying to find the perfect underwear for your big day can be a bit of a challenge, here are some of our best options to help assist with the search.
BRIDAL UNDERWEAR SOLUTIONS FOR THE BIAS CUT SLINKY SLIP DRESS i.e Clara, Thea, Indigo, Iris ..
You’ve chosen one of silk-satin slip gowns cut on the bias and you want to maintain a seamless, smooth drape without any visible lines or bumps. Choose seamless, high waisted underwear styles that can ensure your gown flows effortlessly from every angle. Underwear in the right fit [never size down] should only enhance your natural shape and allow you to feel confident and at ease on the big day.
Our first go-to is the is the shapewear label we have all heard of thanks to our gal Kimmy K - Skims, yes it may be a bit of an investment, however, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to re-wear for many occasions. There’s so much choice from mid-waist, high waist, low back, even high split solution underwear…
Skims - Low back short
Skims - Mid thigh short
Skims - High waist short
Skims - solution shorts for skirt splits
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BRIDAL UNDERWEAR SOLUTIONS FOR THE LOW/OPEN BACK GOWN i.e Luna, Jasmine, Leto, Rue ..
Speaking from my own experience from my wedding, I feel your pain as somebody who loves a low-back yet requires a bit of a cheeky lift/ support … enter the boob stickers, opening up endless backless dress opportunities you never thought you could wear, you’re welcome! My favourites are the Perky pear original lift & shape tape.
Original Lift & Shape Boob Tape BEIGE-A-H cups
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If you feel stickers aren’t quite going to cut it [but if you are bigger busted, don’t knock it til you’ve tried it] you might want to think about a low back bodysuit and for the ultimate support, there is no better option than Ender Legard [yes again, gulp, it’s for sure an investment piece]
Seamless backless bodysuit with plunge bra
Low front backless bodysuit
seamless backless bodysuit with balconette bra [for square necklines]
halterneck seamless bodysuit
You can also find some great low back bodysuit options at The Pantry Underwear or Spanx via Next/M&S.
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BRIDAL UNDERWEAR SOLUTIONS FOR THE STRAPLESS OR WIDE CUT SQUARE NECK GOWNS i.e Poppy, Willow, Moss, Peony, Cora
You’ve got a gown where you do have the option to wear a bra [yay!] but we want to ensure the smoothest non-slip look & feel, then make sure you choose options as seamless as possible, balconette styles, even a tube style could work.
Multi position strapless bra
john lewis stick on bra
Ultralight Microfibre Bandeau Bra
non slip strapless bra
smooth low back bustier
multi-way wonderbra
BRIDAL UNDERWEAR SOLUTIONS: THE ULTIMATE SEAMLESS ‘INVISIBLE’ THONG
Now with many mermaid-style, figure-hugging or bias cut skirts, we suggest choosing shortie style shapewear [see above]. However, for many gowns with an a-line skirt, you may just want to wear a seamless thong. Top tip, make sure you choose true-to-size or look at even sizing up. Don’t be fooled into believing sizing down is going to cinch in the right places. For these types of skirts, we have loved for years Calvin Klein's invisibles range:
Calvin klein invisible thong
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BRIDAL UNDERWEAR SOLUTIONS // OTHER BITS + TIPS
You’re lucky enough to not need a bra but with bright camera flashes & lightweight silky gowns mean to be extra safe you might want to try nipple covers, check out Jolene London & Nipples by B Six
Ideal for slippy shoulders or bardot styles, why not try double sided tape strips to give you that extra bit of support so you can feel confident to move freely. Aka known as ‘tit-tape’, you can pick this up in many places these days, some suggestions: Lingerie Tape Strips, Double Stick Stylin’ Tape, Double Sided Body Tape & Eyelure Body Tape Strips.
We hope you find these bridal underwear solutions helpful but please remember, the right underwear for you may not be right for somebody else. Unfortunately, its not a one size fits all solution. We all have unique body shapes and varying levels of confidence. Remember its totally normal when searching for the perfect bridalwear underwear, it can take a little trial & error.
If you have any further questions or have any great bridal underwear suggestions to add to this journal then please reach out to us via hello@thebriderie.com