What to Wear Under Your Wedding Gown
The season's dare-to-bare gowns call for special-edition shapewear to ensure a flawless look.
By: Naima DiFranco
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With a Sleek Sheath -169211
Figure-hugging gowns — simple as they may seem — show every single line. Go for seamless styles to do away with VPL.
Try: Pretty Little Bras racerback bra and On Gossamer seamless thong
Gown by Pronovias
With a Curve-Hugging Gown
Take a style cue from Kim K. and pair a body-con dress with a shapewear slip with control panels and underwire lift.
Try: La Perla shapewear slip at Journelle
Gown by Romona Keveza
With a Lightweight Gown
Pair a lightweight breezy gown with a barely there stretch tulle bodysuit for subtle slimming effect.
Try: La Perla bodysuit with balconette bra
Gown by Marchesa
With a Low-Back Gown
With six ways to wear this ultra- versatile bra it is a default choice for any gown! Try it backless, strapless, halter, criss-cross back, one-shoulder or classic.
Try: Jezebel Convertible Plunge Plush Up
Gown by Wonder by Jenny Packham at David's Bridal
With a Backless Gown
Flaunt your toned back while still providing support for the “girls” with this self-adhesive bra. Bonus: The clasp-front style amplifies cleavage.
Try: Nüdwear backless silicone bra with lace overlay
Gown by Beloved by Casablanca
With a Curve-Hugging Gown
A sleek gown with a plunging neckline needs a strong foundation. Sleekify all over with this one-piece that boasts lifting cups as well as tummy- tucking boning.
Try: Va Bien Ultra-lift Low Plunge bodysuit
Gown by Kenneth Pool
With a Barely-There Gown
It’s time to bust out the gel petal covers when you need a braless look for that tricky illusion gown.
Try: Nüdwear self-adhesive nipple covers
Gown by Ines Di Santo
With an Open Back
So you bought a dress with no back to speak of: Defy gravity with a self- adhesive backless bra.
Try: U-plunge backless bra at Journelle.com
Gown by Joy Collection by Eugenia Collection
With a Thigh-Grazing Mermaid
Banish saddlebag bulge and flatten your tummy in a lightweight, allover lace-edged slimmer.
Try: Amia mid-thigh Bodysuit from Hourglass Angel
Gown by Oscar de la Renta
With a Plunging V-Neck
With super-low necklines, go for a bra with an equally deep plunge that supports and enhances your cleavage.
Try: VaBien Low Plunge Basque bra
Gown by Lazaro Bridal
With a Low-Cut Gown
Plump up your decolletage with this bra’s supple foam cups, which add a naturally ample lift and fullness.
Try: PrimaDonna bra from Rigby & Peller
Gown by Alvina Valenta