The secret to making your dress look amazing isn’t accessories: it’s your underwear. Having garments with the right support and shape is key to creating a great silhouette, and will give you the comfort and confidence to wear it from dawn ‘til dusk.
Necklines
Navigate dresses with awkward necklines with a quality strapless bra. These styles have a thicker band and more structuring around the sides for superior support, keeping everything in place no matter your bra size – even without straps. Check that the band has a slip-resistant lining for security even in sweaty situations.
Use your strapless bra with off-the-shoulder styles like boatneck and sweetheart necklines. Most strapless bras come with attachable straps which can be worn in various ways for greater stability with certain styles, such as around the back of the neck to match halter-neck designs.
Backless
After seeing the spectacular gowns of Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, we’ve all dreamed of a backless dress moment. However, pulling it off from the front can be a challenge!
For full-cup coverage, opt for a stick-on bra. These are shaped like standard bras but with the back removed, and an adhesive lining behind the wiring. Nipple covers provide the same smoothness with no support. If your dress is only backless to the waistline, you could investigate bras with low back straps that secure together around the torso.
Wedding
Your dress will be the star of the show, but feeling contained and comfortable throughout your wedding day relies on having the right underwear. Indulging in some luxurious pieces also ensures you feel your most beautiful from head to toe to make the most of your wedding day.
You could look at silky waist-cinching waspies or structured lace corsets to create a dramatic shape or a basque for a similar effect with more flexibility and movement.
Figure-hugging
Creating a smooth silhouette for a figure-hugging dress is easier than you might think. The most simple option is to match a thong or seamless knickers with a t-shirt bra in a coordinated colour that won’t show through. Alternatively, you could wear shapewear that flattens and softens curves for a sleek finish.
Avoid overly lacy bras and pants as the pattern could show through the dress fabric.
Summer
The best fabrics to wear to stay cool in summer are breathable natural fibres like cotton and linen. A simple bra and pants set in 100% cotton will provide lasting comfort, even as temperatures soar. Polyester versions trap sweat and can rub and become uncomfortable.
When choosing the colours and patterns of your underwear, consider the thickness of your dress material and how much light shows through. Thinner dresses need nude undergarments if you want these to remain hidden even in bright sunlight.
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