The Best Bridal Shapewear To Shop Right Now
Underpinnings for your gown—and all the wedding events in between.
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Shapewear isn't for everyone—and it's not always essential—but when it comes to the necessities underneath it all, consider comfort, first and foremost, and speak with your bridal stylist or sales consultant in fittings about the undergarments you'll feel best wearing with your wedding gown and other looks surrounding the aisle. It's not always about the bra. In fact, a corseted gown shouldn't require one.
Clingy fabrics, bias-cut slips, and column cuts, however, might warrant all seamless underpinnings (instead of something lacy); a daring neckline might need a supportive bodysuit to keep everything in place, and a sheer skirt might benefit from a full-coverage brief or a seamless half-slip. From slimming shapewear to seamless skivvies, these are the go-to bridal styling accessories you'll want on hand in your bridal trousseau.
When wearing a fitted gown, especially one with a plunging neckline, opt for a seamless undergarment that's lightweight, yet firm—with ample support in the bust. This stretch-jersey bodysuit includes removable straps that work in five ways—traditional, racer-back, crisscross, halter, and strapless.
Seamless and undetected under fitted garments, these sculpting shorts made from stretch-nylon are designed to make you feel secure and tucked in, while also freeing your leg to accommodate a statement slit.
A classic shape skirt that smooths from the waist down minimizes the risk of visible panty lines and should be styled as the base to second-skin looks or sheer skirts.
Designed to smooth and sculpt your midsection, this firm high-waisted brief, with removable straps, is ideal for a minimal slip dress or lightweight fitted silhouette. Bonus: it also supports your posture.
Known for smoothing and tightly contouring the stomach with a supportive, compressive fit, the double waistband and a strip of silicone at the back of this piece keep it in place as long as needed, all while reducing the risk of visible lines given its thong cut.
When only a little coverage is needed, these self-adhesive, washable, reusable, and ultra-thin matte silicone patches are a must for any bride—especially when a gown doesn't require a bra.
One of the best shapewear styles to complement a strapless bra (or no bra at all) is one that dips just below the bust. This semi-sheer stretch-tulle dress does just that, providing seamless coverage to contour and smoothing the lower half of your body, leaving room for your strapless bra of choice.
If you're after a smooth look without sculpting, these underpinnings should be on hand for each and every event. Pro tip: If thongs aren't for you, pick up a few of their briefs or boyshorts.
Donning a mini dress with a plunging neckline or a low-cut sheath? This bodysuit will keep you covered—and lifted in all the right ways.
Skip the additional waistbands and lines (although these seamless options won't be seen) with a body-skimming stretch slip that hugs the core tightly and smoothes the look of a strapless or off-shoulder gown.
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Heather Hall is a weddings, fashion, and lifestyle writer and editor. Her career in weddings began at The Knot, where she worked as a bridal fashion editor. She then worked as a PR Manager at Amsale, a bridal design house, before starting her own events and digital marketing business. She has been featured on Today.com, MSN.com, Yahoo.com, Racked.com, Huffington Post, Verily Magazine, and Style Me Pretty. Heather loves music, travel, and practicing yoga. In her spare time she's typically researching the next fun workout class to try, or finding a new concert to attend. Her latest goal: become a DJ.
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