goes under your is just as important as the dress itself. Without theW right support your dress won’t look as flattering, or stay where it’s supposed to, and you might even run the risk of showing off a little more than you were hoping for. We asked dress designer Jacelyn Gozadinos from White Lilly Bridal and Marcelle Silva from The Corsetiere to share their -secret tips and best undie advice for your wedding day. Supporting act From and shapewear to nipple covers and going commando on your wedding day; here’s what you need to know about your big day underwear

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dress made it’ll be tailored to fit your body perfectly (and probably take care of any problem areas, too). CORSETS: Most wedding have boning which already offers a great deal of support. As corsets also have boning it can be extremely uncomfortable wearing a under your . BACKLESS DRESSES: There are a number of options if you are looking for support in a low-back or backless wedding dress; just remember that the larger your bust is, the harder it will be to support it. My first recommendation would be disposable self-adhesive support. These ‘’ come in different cup sizes and you can buy them online. Try the self-adhesive strapless from thenatural.co.za, available in sizes A to D. The second option would be the low THE DRESS back body by Vanita (available at White Lilly Bridal). It works as a body shaper, but DESIGNER without the uncomfortable boning, and also As a wedding dress designer, Jacelyn offers great bust support. Gozadinos of White Lilly Bridal TRUST THE DRESS: If you’re concerned (whitelillybridal.com) knows what it about an area of your body, say your tummy, takes to make sure your dress has the or you really want a strapless dress but have perfect support. Your dress designer been told your bust is too big, speak to your will structure your dress around your designer. A well-made dress can disguise body, and will even incorporate your any areas of concern, provide extra support chosen into the design. where necessary, and can be designed “Comfort and the right fit are of the to incorporate whatever underwear or utmost importance when choosing shapewear you feel is absolutely necessary your ,” says Jacelyn. “If you are for your peace of mind. thinking of having your dress made, you have to have the right bra before you start. It must be comfortable and must be the right size.” THE CORSETRY EXPERT STRAPLESS: If you’re having a strapless Marcelle Silva of The Corsetiere “I would suggest doing this as early dress, look for a strapless bra with wide (thecorsetiere.co.za) says, “Choosing the on in the process as possible as correctly elastic and preferably with silicone tape on right foundation garments for your dream fitted underwear can actually change the the inside of the bra. It is more important wedding dress is crucial. It is important to shape of your body (usually in a good to have a bra that is comfortable and fits wear the correct undergarments in order way), which may result in your dress properly than a bra that is pretty. You can for your figure to look its best and for your having to be altered.” always into a beautiful set of lingerie on dress to fit perfectly. CHOICE: Bras come in styles and your wedding night. “Once you have chosen your style shapes to suit most women, in everything SHAPEWEAR: Be sure, before deciding of dress you should pay a visit to a from strapless and low-back bras to on shapewear, that you actually need professional corsetry shop. There you will bustiers and corsets, the no-bra bra, full shapewear under your dress. It can be be measured and fitted for the correct body shapers, hip slimmers and even extremely uncomfortable under your type (and size) of underwear you’ll need leg shapers. Some are plain, some are wedding dress and a complete disaster to wear under your wedding dress. Take trimmed with subtle lace and some are when you need to go to the loo. Most a photo of your dress (or dress style) with beautifully sexy! wedding dresses already have a lot of you so that the sales assistant knows BUILT-IN SUPPORT: Many wedding support built in, and if you’re having a what type of underwear you will need. dresses come with built-in stays and

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