What to Wear Under the Wedding Dress

Brides often get confused on what to wear beneath their wedding dress. The outside wear can be seen by the people and it is so widely discussed that hardly a bride can know what to wear beneath the wedding dress.

Brides often ask this question, and it is something that is often overlooked, but shouldn’t be. The right underwear worn under the wedding dress is vital to ensure the perfect fit of the dress. More often than not, women don’t give enough consideration to the foundation garments they ought to wear under their wedding dress, leaving it to the last minute and then buying something inappropriate to the style of the dress. There are many factors to consider. Below is given a few tips that can help a bride with the search to the right foundation garments.

It is advisable to buy the best lingerie that one can afford, as it will certainly make a difference to the overall look of the dress. Of course, the underwear you choose should be appropriate to the style of your dress. For example, if your dress has a corseted bodice, you should have a full torsolette underneath to give the proper support to the dress. One can choose a supportive bra and knickers instead, but designers feel that a full torsolette gives a much smoother and even line, especially under a fitted bodice. If your dress is a softer flowing style, you may opt for a supportive bra and knickers. However, one should keep in mind that you don’t want any lines to show through. A strapless dress will require very supportive foundation garments, to hold up the dress as well as maintain the correct look of the dress. In this case, a torsolette would also be appropriate.

Lacy bras are lovely to look at, but can result in ridges showing on the outside of a dress, depending on the thickness of the fabric. Thus a smooth satin bra is probably a better choice.

Professional advice is also welcome

The best advice is to go to a leading lingerie store and be professionally fitted by an expert. Tell her what the style of your dress is, so she can advise you correctly. You can also speak to somebody who has got married a few months before your marriage date and whose figure is identical to that of yours. She can give you some good advice.

Remember that foundation garments, such as torsolettes, are of paramount importance to the perfect fit of your wedding dress.

Bride and groom looking to plan your wedding online? Jen Carter, owner of My Wedding Blog, offers free information on wedding planning.