If you are planning your special day, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your dress! However, imagine the most perfect dress in the world… without the perfect bridal lingerie set underneath. You might spend thousands on a beautiful dress, so it’s important to make sure your foundation makes you feel supported and comfortable throughout your day.
Shapewear
When it comes to bridal shapewear, it’s important to pick an undergarment that not only fits you perfectly but lays seamlessly under your wedding day ensemble. Your shapewear should target areas that you’d like to smooth, contour, or support and shouldn’t ride up or cause painful pinching and squeezing.
Shapewear comes in many different silhouettes and levels of compression. If you’re looking for added contouring and support, opt for high-compression pieces or structured styles with built-in boning or bras. Searching for something a little more lightweight? Barely-there thongs or seamless high-waisted briefs feel like next to nothing when worn and are ideal for light and comfortable shaping.
Basque
A basque uses hook and eye fastening (just like a bra) to fasten at the back. They offer a more gentle shape with much less restrictions to movement and therefore a more comfortable feel. Basques offer support and shaping of the breasts, while a corset tends to push them up. Bridal basques come in:
- The bustier, which is the shortest of the basques and ends at the bottom of the ribcage, therefore offering subtle and light support.
- The brasselette comes down as far as the waist and great for shaping a slimmer body but is generally not recommended for fuller figures.
- The torsolette differs from the brasselette as it comes down all the way to the top of the hips. As well as providing shaping of the chest, waist and hips, and therefore providing great overall shape.
- The corselette generally comes all the way from the breast and down over the hips so is a great option for complete body shape.
Thigh Highs
While it’s not required to wear pantyhose to weddings, we highly encourage you to look and feel fabulous for the occasion. Thigh highs are a glamorous way to help you reach this goal. Unless you’re getting married on the beach or in a ridiculously hot and humid environment, hosiery is a must on your wedding day. It’ll keep you feeling secure and svelte all day long and stop thigh chafing during all the dancing you’ll do. And even if you dutifully moisturise on a daily basis, bare legs simply aren’t going to look as sleek in your wedding photos as a high-quality pair thigh highs will.
Babydolls and Chemises
It’s night time and you are set for something a little more romantic. A light and flowy chemise or babydoll will make for dreamy wedding lingerie. Go for something sophisticated with full coverage, or let your partner have a sneak peek by playing around with sheer materials and cutout details.
Comfortable Sleepwear
Sexy bridal lingerie comes in all shapes and sizes. Bodysuits, Pyjamas and rompers are a playful variation that can be sweet or sultry depending on the design.
Which are your top picks?
