Wedding Dress Slips Are More Important Than You Think

Most brides spend hours looking for the perfect gown to wear on their special day. However, not everyone remembers to pay enough attention to what we wear under our dresses. The right undergarments can make or break your wedding dress. Corsets, bras, slips, and stockings all affect the shape of our bodies and the fit of the dress. In addition, many gowns are constructed in such a way that finding undergarments that fit and don't show above the dress is tricky at best. If you're wondering what to wear under your dress, here are a few tips.

Give yourself lots of time – Don't assume that you'll be able to put together the right wedding dress slip, bra, and other undies on short notice. Go shopping early, and be sure to wear the same things under the dress every time you try it on. Something as simple as a different slip, bra, or shoes can make your dress fit in a whole new way – and not always one you like. If you're going to get alterations, it's absolutely vital to wear the same things you'll be wearing on your wedding day.

Know your size – Many women buy undergarments without thinking about their size. That's why almost all of us are wearing a bra that doesn't quite fit right, why stockings slide down, and why slips tend to wrinkle in unattractive places. Knowing your size when you pick out wedding dress slips or any other undergarments is an important factor in getting a beautiful fit on your wedding day. A poor fit shows through the dress, creating unsightly bulges.

Check your dress style – If you have a dress that's strapless, backless, sheer, or just closely draped, picking the right undergarments can be hard. Dresses that don't cover much will require special support garments and wedding dress slips that won't show. Sheer wedding dresses will display slip and bra straps or corset laces in uncomfortable detail, and even an opaque dress in a drapey fabric like silk will show every line and seam. When you go shopping, decide if you need an undergarment that's seamless, cut unusually, or has some other feature in order to go with your dress. Take it home and try it on with the dress before you ever remove the tags – you might have to return it for a different size or style.

Finding the right wedding dress slip, corset, bra, or other undergarments can be done right. Just don't assume that your usual ones will do the job, and start shopping early. What you wear under your dress can make a big difference in what it looks like on the outside, so getting it right is important if you want to look your best on your big day.

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