Bridal lingerie can be a fun part
of choosing what you want to wear. Often, however,
the pieces that make you look the best in your dress are
not the sexiest undergarments you’ll ever wear. You
may not need anything under your dress at all depending on
your figure and the design of your gown, but most of us
need some sort of support or "resculpting."
If you are bigger than a B cup it is very
important to have proper support. Long-line bras,
bustieres, and corsets are some good options but you want
to be careful about lace, boning, and fasteners. Some
fabrics cling and show every seam in your
undergarments. Smooth stretchy fabrics in body
shapers can help give you long clean lines but be sure to
try them on at every dress fitting. Shapers can be
your best friend but they aren’t all created equal.
If you are targeting hips and butt be careful.
Physics demand that the fat goes somewhere and it can end
up making a bigger belly bulge. If you are targeting
your tummy, all that fat can end up spilling over the waist
band and giving you an extra roll. Don’t buy the
shapers too small or to tight. Silkies Hosiery has a new
product-- Sculptz® No-Roll Firm Control Shortz. It
looks great and I’d love to hear a review if anyone tries
it. If you have a large bust you may be
thinking about a minimizer bra. You could end up with
arm pit bulge if you aren’t careful. I think it’s
better to support your girls and make the most of
them. Good bridal lingerie is designed to do
that.
Panty hose are a potential nightmare.
I hate them because they are so uncomfortable and I wear
them only as a last resort. Control top pantyhose can
squeeze your tummy in but watch out for the waistband
overhang. Make sure they fit properly. Buy a
few pairs and make sure they are comfortable enough to wear
for the entire evening. Hosiery to match your wedding
day (and night) lingerie can also be a chance to
splurge—try some silk ones or hose with seams to make
yourself feel special. I like thigh highs but if you
have thinner legs (as I do) you may actually have a problem
keeping them up so practice at home before your wedding
day.
Bridal salons generally sell what they
think you will need under your dress but, depending on
where you purchased your dress, you will be paying high
retail. Explore all your options. I find the term
“Plus Size Lingerie” rather offensive but for the sake of
goolge key word optimization I have put it in here. I
have found that Hips and Curves has a fantastic selection
of both practical and feminine, sexy lingerie for women
size 12 and up. They have great stuff for everyday
and special occasions including designer bridal lingerie
(Tyra Banks) Click on Bridal Lingerie on the left for the
wedding collection. If you have a large bust this
site may be particularly helpful since department stores
often stop at a C or D cup. For your wedding night
also check out Gowns and Peignoirs and Designer Lingerie.
Avenue does not have the largest collection for size 14 and
up but what they do have is good quality and very
pretty.