5 Classic Wedding Dress Silhouettes and the Undergarments You Should Wear With Them
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Wedding dress shopping can be stressful enough, so we're hardly thinking about what we'll be wearing underneath once we've found it. Fortunately, we have experts to think about these things. So, we enlisted the help of Lanie List from Lovely Bride to give us the rundown on the undergarments you'll need for when you say yes to the dress. Hey, the last thing you want is a rogue bra strap popping up in your wedding portraits. Read on to get all the solutions, tips, and tricks straight from Lanie — and take them with you to your next fitting.
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A-Line/Ballgown
"These cuts are both perfect for total lower-body freedom — but you aren't off the hook for structure. Unless your gown has a built-in corset, you'll want a separate corset bra to keep the waistline nipped. The trick to a full skirt dress is to keep your upper body looking as sleek as possible to counterbalance the fullness of the skirt."
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Low-Back Gowns
"These have opened up a whole slew of gravity-defying bras. You'll definitely want a structured corset that can support your cup size and have sufficient boning all the way to your hip bone. That is where the support will be coming from since the back area will be little more than a hook and eye closure. Good news is that lots of designers of low back gowns have been building this structure right into the gown so you can often get away with no undergarments at all. If you have to wear a separate corset, tack it into your wedding dress during your alterations on the day of (she's your maid of honor for a reason!)."
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Mermaid
"This silhouette can be banging, and pretty unforgiving. Before you even step foot into one mermaid dress, commit to your shapewear first and take it to all of your appointments. This will help you visualize what a dress will really look like on you once it's all smoothed out. Power shorts or a power skirt that goes to the knee are your safest bet for a mermaid gown, since mermaids are typically fitted well past your low hip. And what gets smooshed down must come up, so make sure your shapewear is high-waisted and preferably attached to your bra or corset. You need that smooth line from your rib cage ALLL the way know to your knee. It's a commitment, but when you get it right, a mermaid dress is truly awe-inspiring."
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Trumpet
"If you aren't willing to saddled up in full shapewear gear, trumpet gowns allow you to show off a sexy shape, but have more comfort and ease below the hip than a mermaid. You'll want to keep your midsection in control here, so a slimming short [slip] should do the trick to keep you feeling smooth. No need for mega power here as a trumpet gown has a little wiggle room."