Bridal underwear: our advice on what to wear

Is there a day more romantic than your wedding? Many women, from a young age, find themselves fantasizing about one of the most anticipated moments in life: the moment they'll tie the knot with their soulmate. The moment when their path will be forever linked to their partner's, sealing an unbreakable bond.

And so, from day to night you find yourself immersed in planning every single detail:

How many people should you invite? Which location should you choose? And most importantly... what will be the perfect wedding dress?

There's no moment more exciting than choosing your wedding dress: imagination gives way to reality, and you finally feel like the princess of the fairytale you've always dreamed of. But to make every princess perfect, you also need the right underwear to ensure everything is truly flawless.

This is exactly what we're going to focus on now: what's the best bridal lingerie for you? Let the advice in our article guide you and make your wedding day unforgettable.

An all-Italian tradition

In Italy, the wedding ceremony —whether religious or civil— is extremely important . Everything must be perfect, and between the preparations, the popular traditions that accompany the spouses until the wedding day cannot be overlooked.

Let's discover some of them...

• "Neither by Venus nor by Mars does one marry, nor depart, nor begin an art." Do you know this proverb? Remember it when choosing your wedding date, because getting married on a Tuesday or Friday is a sign of bad luck for many.
• But it doesn't end there: another tradition requires that, for good luck, the bride wear something borrowed, something blue, something new, and something given as a gift on the big day.
• Don't reveal your wedding dress to the groom before they meet at the altar! Failure to observe this tradition would bring bad luck to the couple.
• Another tradition calls for the bride to break a plate on the doorstep of the family home she leaves before getting married, thus severing all ties with her past life as a single woman.
• Staying on the subject of lingerie, a must-have item for the bride is the sensual garter : often given as a gift and blue in color, combining two of the symbols we've already discussed in one of the previous points. The garter is especially important during the reception because it's there that the groom, using only his teeth, must remove it from the bride's leg and toss it among the unmarried male guests: whoever catches it will have the good fortune of getting married within the year. We could say it's the masculine alternative to tossing the bouquet.

Between one tradition and another, in addition to the garter, it's also important to pay particular attention to the lingerie you intend to match with your wedding dress to make your look unique and perfect in every little detail.

Let's delve deeper into this topic in this dedicated guide.

What to wear under the dress?

It's easy to forget what's underneath your dress, but even if no one will see that part of your look, it's still incredibly important to consider.

Lingerie should complement your wedding outfit , which is why it's best to purchase it only after choosing your wedding dress, so as to avoid the risk of having to adapt and not feeling truly comfortable on your special day.

It is very important, however, to carry out the final fittings of the dress with the chosen lingerie to avoid unpleasant last-minute "surprises."

Bodysuit or underwear set?

The answer to this question is far from obvious . Much depends on the dress you've chosen, which undergarments make you feel most comfortable, and how best to enhance and shape your body.

Try to make your choice keeping in mind the two main macro-categories of lingerie: classic and seamless.

Classic lingerie

Perfect for voluminous dresses or those made from thicker fabrics , it allows brides to have more fun with their lingerie choices. When a bride has room under her dress, she can more easily express her personality and choose her underwear without having to worry about it visibly flattering her figure.

Seamless lingerie

Tight-fitting clothes or clothes made from particularly soft and fine fabrics require flat, smooth underwear that's very discreet. That's why the best way to avoid mistakes in these cases is to opt for seamless lingerie.

Whether it's a bodysuit or a set of underwear, the choice should be made keeping the following points in mind:

• Your personal taste , how you feel most comfortable
• The requirements to best enhance your look based on the wedding dress model you have chosen

If you take these two aspects into consideration, you can be sure that you can't go wrong!

The bodysuit is the ideal choice for those who want to hug their curves , especially when they are more generous, so as to avoid the appearance of annoying rolls once the wedding dress is put on.

It can also be the right choice to slim the silhouette and make the final look more harmonious.

If you feel more comfortable in a set of underwear, don't hesitate to buy it!

How to choose bridal underwear: our tips

To make the most of your dress, you need to carefully choose your bridal lingerie. We'll guide you through this process so that your day will be beyond your wildest dreams.

• Trying on underwear before the big day

We want to start with a fundamental rule: the underwear you choose must absolutely be worn and tried on together with the wedding dress.

Don't leave it until the last day and then notice that the two are going in opposite directions, or you risk not having time to change the outfit.

• Choosing the right shade

Cream is a real must-have: many brides-to-be decide to adopt this shade to enhance their dress.

But it doesn't always have to be this way . A great choice could be a nude-colored bridal bodysuit , which suits any body type and enhances your curves.

• Enhance your wedding dress

It all depends on the dress you've chosen. Depending on the style, you'll need to choose the underwear that best enhances it.

Mermaid wedding dress

If you've chosen the mermaid style, the tight and form-fitting one, it's right to choose shapewear that enhances your curves and makes you feel comfortable all day long without having to worry about the lingerie seams or any annoying extra rolls being visible.

It is necessary to opt for a bra that is “invisible” to the eyes , which supports the décolleté and gives it the right importance.

Lingerie should disappear under your dress, making you look perfect while ensuring comfort and well-being.

Dress with deep neckline

If you have chosen a model with a deep neckline, we have the right solution for you: there is the bridal bodysuit with an open back, conceived and designed to make you feel sexy and feminine , while ensuring the comfort of the best support.

For an unforgettable look , underwear should enhance your curves, support a generous décolleté, or help accentuate it.

Choosing the right bra is also very important in this case because there is nothing worse than the sensation of sagging and inadequately supported breasts.

Do you feel like you want to spend all day pulling up your bodice every time you feel like you're "losing" some piece of the dress?

Princess style dress

Here you will really be spoiled for choice, you can have fun selecting the model you like most without forgetting the advice we gave you at the beginning: feel comfortable and at ease, always.

Every piece of underwear must be tried on together with the wedding dress: remember that when you cross the altar to join together in an eternal and sacred bond, you must be impeccable.

How to choose the right shade?

As tempting as it may be to choose a colorful lingerie set, it's best to save it for your wedding night. As for your wedding day, your underwear should complement your wedding dress.

This doesn't mean that white is the right choice. In fact, wearing white lingerie can often create a stark contrast under a wedding dress: do all the necessary fittings before finalizing your underwear choice.

The ideal? Nude lingerie is perfect under any wedding dress to ensure the perfect fit and ensure a refined and elegant figure.

Dress fitting is very important, but don't underestimate lingerie fitting! Do all the necessary fittings before the big day, so you'll be ready to "correct your aim" if you realize you've made the wrong choice for your bridal lingerie.

How to choose shapewear?

There are many brides who , to feel more comfortable on their wedding day, decide to wear shapewear under their dress.

This type of underwear is especially essential for tight-fitting wedding dresses, mermaid dresses, or dresses made of soft fabrics that easily follow the body's contours.

It's time to dispel a big myth: are you convinced that shapewear takes your breath away and makes you feel uncomfortable and constricted? Nothing could be further from the truth! With the right size, you'll immediately find the perfect comfort and an unparalleled fit.

Wearing shapewear under your wedding dress can give you:

• Naturally contour your figure, say goodbye to seams: shapewear ensures a consistent shape under your dress. It's especially ideal if you've chosen a fitted wedding dress.
• Constant support: Your wedding will last hours, and it's essential to wear comfortable, supportive lingerie under your dress. This will ensure perfect posture and a flawless silhouette all day long.
• A self-confidence booster: Shapewear can make you feel incredibly confident in your wedding dress. This lingerie enhances your curves and accentuates your waistline—you'll instantly feel sexier and more feminine when you see your completed look in the mirror!

If you want to learn more about shapewear, read this dedicated article. 

Our selection of bridal underwear

Tell us what your wedding dress is and we'll tell you what the perfect underwear is for you!

Below, we've rounded up the best bridal lingerie options based on the style of dress you'll be wearing.

Which one is right for you? Let's find out together.

Bare shoulders

The bare shoulder is the traditional symbol of a harmonious combination of tenderness and sensuality much favored among brides.

It is the ideal choice for women with small shoulders and slender arms to accentuate grace and elegance to the silhouette.

This style draws attention to the upper body, which is why it's worth considering several tips that will help you choose the best one based on your silhouette:

• This type of dress is perfect for women with small or normal breasts, but is less recommended for those with particularly large breasts because it would always be better to opt for greater support from sleeves or straps (of the dress and the bra).
• Brides with a large bust should choose lingerie that ensures the best fit for their silhouette to avoid any accidents during the event.
• For those with a triangular body shape, this type of dress does not highlight the silhouette because it tends to further increase the width of the shoulders, making the figure disproportionate and inharmonious.

If you plan to wear an off-the-shoulder dress for your wedding, all you have to do is choose whether to wear a bodysuit or a lingerie set as lingerie.

In the first case, the ideal is the Body Domitilla which gives a slim, even figure with a breathtaking décolleté and is supported just as if you were wearing shoulder pads.

If your wedding dress is off-the-shoulder and fitted, Domitilla will ensure a natural, sinuous and feminine shape that will make you feel comfortable all day long.

If you prefer a separate set, the Darline bra and the Clelia briefs are perfect under a looser wedding dress , where you don't have to worry about annoying seam marks showing.

Bare back

Focusing on the back is anything but easy: it all depends on the breasts.

• The champagne glass is also perfect for indulging in a double neckline (décolleté and back) because it can rarely appear vulgar even when wearing a tight-fitting dress.
• For smaller breasts, however, it would be better to opt for a soft, pleated or cascading dress at the front so as to gain volume for the breasts without running the risk of marking them.
• However, for larger-breasted women, choosing to reveal a backless silhouette means seeking the right support for the décolleté. It's essential to choose bras that adequately support the breasts while ensuring a refined low-cut back.

In this case, the ideal bra especially for larger breasts is undoubtedly the Nadia bra , or, if you prefer to aim for a more complete enveloping sensation, aim for the Body Nicla .

Tight-fitting dress or dress made of soft, fine fabric

A straight wedding dress made of soft fabric is very comfortable, but at the same time, it's very easy for lingerie marks or rolls to show through, thus compromising the slimming effect this dress promises.

Especially for dresses made of silk or similar fabrics, the fit is very particular. That's why, to avoid any kind of annoying blemish, wrap your body in the Body Virginie. It's always a great idea.

Even for tight-fitting wedding dresses made of other fabrics or mermaid-style , it is very important to pay attention to the type of lingerie you choose . The Norma bra remains an excellent ally. which, in addition to containing and enhancing the décolleté, allows you to wear deeper necklines, guaranteeing comfort and femininity.

Just as beauty comes from within, your confidence on your wedding day starts with what you wear under your wedding dress!

By choosing the right undergarments, you not only make your wedding dress as comfortable as possible for your body shape, but you also live up to the expectations placed on the fit of the dress.

As you glide down the aisle with all eyes on you, you'll feel how much attention you paid to your lingerie.

If you need any further advice, we 're always available to help you choose the perfect lingerie to match your wedding dress.

Don't hesitate to contact us for your big day!