Bridal Lingerie Tips Introduction Getting Started The Wedding Night and Beyond

Introduction

Bride-To-Be, it's crunch time. You've found Mr. Right, set the date, and now it's time to find your dress. It seems like you've got it all under control...right?

Not to frighten you, but have you forsaken one of the most easily overlooked details of your wedding day ensemble? .....your oh-so essential, yet often an afterthought bridal underpinnings.

Foremost on the list of every bride-to-be is finding the elusive dream dress, but without the proper underpinnings, your perfect dress could look like a total mess.

The perfect underpinnings are the best complement to the perfect gown.

Even on your big day, Lingerie Dress has got you (under) covered, with a full selection of bridal underpinnings as well as all of the info you'll need to purchase the perfect, pretty, ultra-comfortable skivvies for your wedding day and beyond.

Getting Started

The truly prepared bride-to-be will select her underpinnings before her first trip to the bridal boutique. These undergarments aren't the ones you'll be wearing down the aisle, but you'll need something basic and flattering to wear when you try on dresses.

One option is to wear a comfortable strapless or convertible bra and a pair of seamless boyshorts (if you're modest) or a thong (if you're not). Just remember that you'll be trying on dozens of gowns in front of a room full of people. Choose undergarments that you'll be comfortable wearing all day – ones that will flatter your figure under any gown imaginable.

For now, abandon all images of brides wearing heavily adorned corsets and crinolines. In reality, it would be virtually impossible to create a smooth silhouette under modern fabrics if you're wearing undergarments trimmed with ruffles and bows. Even if you are wearing a traditional gown, you'll still want your first layer to be as smooth, comfortable and lightweight as possible. Some brides still choose the corset and garters option, but if you are a bride-to-be who wants to minimalist skivvies.

A Few Choices ....

Supremely versatile – Dominique's Seamless Strapless Bra is convertible and seamless. Available in sizes up to 48DD – this bra is perfect for brides-to-be of every size.

Felina's Essentials Bustier is a sleek choice for brides-to-be seeking a touch of shaping support through the torso. Great to wear while trying on dresses, this bustier transitions seamlessly to the big day.

Combining elements of several shapewear pieces into one comfortable, flattering silhouette, Body Briefers offer smoothing support of the bust, waist and tummy – making them perfect to wear while trying on gowns.

Consider purchasing a strapless body briefer like The Body Wrap's Strapless Body Briefer.

A comfortable, supportive choice for the full figure bride is Goddess' Lace Longline Underwire – it is available up to size 50FF.

Aubade Soleil D'Automne Boyshort Panty is comfortable and constructed of sheer, stretch lace.

The Wedding Night and Beyond

Lingerie Dress has a wide array of options to take you through your wedding night and beyond, but first.... It's finally time to ditch every last one of those grimy "vintage" tees and oversized nightshirts. Trade up to sexy lingerie, pretty camisoles, sleek tees and sassy pj's.

Check out our Honeymoon Boutique for your wedding night wardrobe.

When shopping for honeymoon lingerie look for pieces that match your personality...

Fashionista brides should check out the amazing and luxurious styles from La Perla, OnGossamer and Aubade for sexy pieces. Try Cuddle Duds for loungewear pieces.

Trendy brides will love all of the styles from Rampage, OnGossamer and Cosabella for sexier stuff - try Puma and Diesel for day and night loungewear.

Glam Brides will adore Roberto Cavalli, Arianne and JLo Lingerie.

When shopping for your trousseau here are a few things you'll want to include:

Babydoll – Babydoll describes a variety of very short gowns and robes, which are also flared. These styles are usually just long enough to cover the bum and are a bit sexier than a chemise (which is slightly longer, offering a bit more coverage).
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Boyshort – Boyshorts are the innerwear version of hot pants. Most women consider them to be a more comfortable alternative to thongs, since they usually have a full coverage back panel (cover most of the bum) but boyshorts in lace or mesh offer the best of both worlds - comfort with a touch of racy appeal. While not as skimpy as a thong, boyshorts made of lace or mesh can definitely be equally as sexy, and the bonus is that they are super-comfortable. A racy twist on the boyshort is the thongboy, which offers the comfort of a traditional boyshort, but has a tiny thong back panel.
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Camisole – Camisoles are the feminine version of your favorite undershirt, they're usually worn as a layering piece under clothes, but the cuter ones can be worn on their own. Look for adjustable straps and soft fabrics that move with the body (infused with Lycra) which make camisoles ever more wearable. Camisoles make great gifts because they are usually sized like clothing - small, medium and large (making it easier to find the right size) and because even the sexiest camisole can be worn outside of the bedroom as a layering piece. Buy the matching panties if they are available to make a set, or buy several camisoles for her to layer over each other.
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Chemise – A chemise is a short, flowing gown that generally has thin straps and an a-line (fitted at the top and flared at the hem) silhouette. Chemises are usually mid to upper thigh length. Chemises are supremely giftable, because they aren't overly revealing (they camouflage tummy, hips and thighs). And (this is the best part!), chemises are sized small, medium, and large, to fit a wide range of sizes. For a sexier chemise choose one made of sheer or embroidered mesh. For a more demure look choose a chemise made of silk or satin and trimmed with lace.
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Corset/Bustier – A corset is a structured garment, which extends from the bust to just below the waist - think old school Madonna. Most corsets have boning throughout - to shape and mold the bust and torso and have garters (small snaps attached to ribbon) with which to attach stockings, and the sizing is usually based on bra size. Corsets epitomize two-minute wear - they significantly easier to get out of than into, and most women aren't up to the challenge.
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Thong – By now you probably have a pretty clear idea of what a thong is - a tiny panty with almost no rear coverage. The trick to buying a thong is to find a truly comfortable one. The most comfortable thongs are made of microfiber, mesh or cotton. They are seamless, infused with Lycra and have string sides. Cosabella's Soire thongs are a consummate fave, Hanky Panky's fabulous thongs were voted the most comfortable thong in the world.
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G-String – A version of the thong with even less rear coverage - the same rules apply.
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