Bridal lingerie - a small thing of great importance

A day like this only happens once, or at least that is the assumption. For you as a bride-to-be, the question of dress is a priority or at least one of several most important matters. Focusing on the wedding dress often makes wedding lingerie a thing of the past and its selection is postponed as a last-minute purchase. In the meantime, it is what makes your dream wedding dress fit perfectly and your silhouette present its best proportions. So what is it like with this wedding lingerie and how do you choose the perfect one? 

Bridal lingerie shapes the figure 

Above all, it's not just bridal lingerie, but any other lingerie, including those worn every day. However, a wedding is a special event where you want to look simply perfect, as you envisioned. Well-fitted bridal lingerie models the silhouette, emphasising its greatest assets and masking any flaws. It can slenderise the hips and tummy, but also round out the bust, enlarge it or optically reduce it. 

However, that's not all. Your bridal lingerie is there to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed during the hours of partying. It will largely determine whether you feel at ease or whether you are in control of your styling at all times. 

It is important to see bridal lingerie in the context of an indispensable element of the entire styling. You should treat it like your second skin, an ally in creating your bridal ideal. Then you will really be able to choose one that fits your figure perfectly. 

What should the wedding lingerie be like?

It is not uncommon for wedding lingerie to be the result of chance. We choose one we like visually or one that "falls into our hands" at the last minute. And that is not the point. Wedding lingerie is just as important as the dress itself. They are two elements that complement each other. The dress will only look good if the lingerie underneath is well-fitted (to the dress itself and the silhouette). It is the lingerie that shapes the silhouette, slenderises the body, emphasises its strengths and conceals its weaknesses. 

The wedding underwear is matched to the dress. If it has larger cut-outs, the lingerie in these areas should be invisible. You probably don't want it to play first fiddle during the ceremony. 

In addition, pay attention to the material of the wedding underwear. Let them be natural and airy materials, such as cotton or microfibre. Avoid any kind of three-dimensional embellishments, which can be visible especially under a well-fitting dress. 

And remember the colour. White and beige will go best with a wedding dress. Such bridal lingerie is the most versatile and you can also use it on a daily basis for other outfits. 

Bridal lingerie sets the dress 

When choosing a wedding dress, the staff at the salon don't always pay enough attention to the lingerie that is to eventually go underneath it... which is a shame. You may later find that wedding lingerie chosen a few days before the wedding will not work well with the dress. Remember that bodysuits in particular are slimming and give slightly different proportions to the silhouette. As a result, the dress will not fit well and may even be too big. This is a black scenario that you would prefer to avoid. 

Wedding lingerie has the task of not only shaping the silhouette, but also arranging the dress on it. A great deal depends on its cut. Deep necklines require good support for the bust, which will be adequately lifted. Tight-fitting gowns such as the fishtail gown emphasise the figure in the hip and thigh area, so it is good to additionally shape these parts of the body. 

In addition, not all wedding underwear fits all dresses. There are models that require more built-up panties and those under which seamless ones are a must. The same applies to the bra. There are women who need an underwire-free, soft bra, preferably made of mesh, but also those who should wear a bra with good padding and classic cups. 

Do you wear a bra under your wedding dress? 

Yes, but not always. Well, sometimes the bra is sewn into the dress, which is especially true of corsets. But is this a good solution? The silhouette and what kind of solutions you prefer are of great importance here. A bra creates more choice and styling options. You tailor it perfectly to your bust, which may be large and need firm support or small and need rounding out. 

Ok, but what about when you have an open back or side cut-outs in your wedding dress? In this case, special tailor-made wedding lingerie works best. 

Problematic cut-outs and necklines versus bridal lingerie 

When large front and back necklines and deep cut-outs appear with a wedding dress, many brides forgo wedding lingerie altogether. As a result, the dress does not fit well and the silhouette has distorted proportions. It is with this big day in mind, and women who do not recognise any compromises when it comes to their wedding dress, that the bodysuit deep neckline i backless body. This is flesh-coloured bridal lingerie designed to remain invisible under 'difficult' styles. For deep necklines, we recommend a bodysuit whose cups at the front are joined by a transparent link. If your dress has an open back or a large neckline at the back, we recommend choosing a backless bodysuit with the panty line starting just above the buttocks. 

We are aware that there are dresses that have deep cut-outs in both the front and back. Underneath such styles will work well, for example. body Unique Individuality. It has a strap system that connects the bottom and top at the sides, so that fastening at the back is not necessary.   

What instead of a bra for a wedding dress?

So you already know that you don't necessarily have to opt for a bra underneath your wedding dress and you don't have to give up on wedding lingerie altogether. Another solution is simply a bodysuit with special corsetry solutions. Such a bodysuit has many advantages:

• Slenderises and shapes the silhouette
• Fits the body beautifully
• Emphasises strengths and covers up weaknesses
• Remains invisible underneath the dress 
• They can be matched with a range of challenging styles

Which briefs to wear with your wedding dress?

A lot of attention is paid to the bra for the wedding dress. But what about the panties then? If you're opting for a bodysuit, then you don't have to think twice about choosing them. In case you are buying a bra, well-fitting panties are also an important aspect. 

The best knickers will certainly be beige or white. Comfort is determined by their sewing. Choose rather seamless or with flat seams. Avoid convex decorations. As far as the cut is concerned, take your individual preferences into account here. If you wear brassicas every day and feel comfortable in them, go for this type of underwear. The same goes for briefs such as thongs, panties, boxers or high-waisted briefs. 

And don't forget the right size - too small or too big can negatively affect your comfort on one of the most important days of your life. 

Do I have to wear a bra to try on a wedding dress?

One of the most common mistakes brides-to-be make is not wearing good lingerie during their wedding dress fitting. While you don't need to have the right one to wear on your special day when choosing your dress, it's best to already have your wedding lingerie at subsequent fittings. Why?

The idea is that it will allow you to see what the dress will really look like and how it will fit on your body. A bodysuit, for example, slims the waist, so this is where the gown may need more alterations. A well-fitting top will allow you to have more cleavage, and a bodysuit with cut-outs on the sides will reveal a little more than with typical bridal lingerie. 

What bra for wedding dress fittings?

Preferably the one you will already have at your wedding. It is important that the two pieces work together and complement each other. A good corsage during your wedding dress fitting helps you achieve the desired styling effect. It also helps you to agree on alterations, which in turn allows you to create your dream wedding dress. 

How do you find your ideal? 

Definitely don't leave your wedding lingerie purchase to the last minute. You can start looking for it the moment you have your dream dress selected. You'll be able to check at your next fitting that the two pieces work well together. 

Remember to buy underwear in your size. It needs to fit perfectly to your figure. At Bouduar, we always tailor it to your measurements, so you can be sure that it will fit snugly in every area. In addition, you have the option to return the underwear and make your comments within 14 days of purchase. The underwear will then be remade according to your instructions. 

In addition to this, pay attention to the material. It must not irritate the skin and should be breathable and well permeable. Flat seams or seamless underwear will be best. 

Wedding lingerie is not just another bra or panties you wear every day. It's something you depend on for your comfort, convenience and appearance at the most important moment of your life. It's also the base for your dream dress, which you expect to fit perfectly on you. Pay more attention to your bridal lingerie and you'll see how much of a difference it can make to your wedding styling. 

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