When shopping for wedding lingerie, there is such a multitude of options that a lot of brides don’t know what to ask for. Every bachelorette party includes a lingerie portion of the festivities, but lots of times the attendees will only know the bride’s bra and underwear sizes and that’s it. This can add a fun element of surprise, but it also can go terribly wrong if everything that is picked out is tacky and doesn’t make the bride feel like her best self. As we’ve polled brides, many of them expressed that they wish they had been more specific in what styles and colors they liked. Sure, a few gag gifts are fun and keep the bachelorette party fun and a little wild, but you also want the majority of the gifts to be lingerie that the bride actually feels beautiful and her best self in. We’ve always said, lingerie is too expensive for it to be something the bride doesn’t like or wear. This being said, many brides don’t know where to start when giving bridesmaids directions on what to buy them for the bachelorette party. Many are unfamiliar with the cuts, styles, and names and so they ultimately feel lost in knowing what to ask for. We always recommend brides who are feeling this way schedule a fitting at a local spot to try a variety of styles on. There may be designs and cuts that surprise you. Lots of brides have expressed that there were initially styles they would never have gravitated towards until they tried them on and were pleasantly surprised! All that to say, stay open-minded when it comes to picking out your lingerie styles! In case you’re unsure of all that’s out there, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on all things bridal.
- Bodysuit
Also known as a teddy, a bodysuit is like a bra and underwear in one. A bodysuit offers a little more coverage in the stomach area than the classic bra and underwear look, yet it remains to be one of the sexiest of lingerie looks. Many women prefer bodysuits because of their flattering coverage. Bloated from dinner? You could never tell in a bodysuit or teddy as it contours and covers exactly what you want it to. Some are lacy and light, while others are more corset and cutout. No matter what look you prefer, we recommend the bodysuit as the most flattering look on every and all body types. Undeniably sexy and with so much variety in options available, you are sure to blow your partner away in this look.
- Bra and Undies
The most classic lingerie style, the bra/underwear look has the most variety out of all the different lingerie looks. The beauty in this is you can cater both the top and the bottom to be the cut that is most flattering on you. Whether you are more cheeky or more busty, there is a bottom and top look that will cater to your best features.
For bra styles, there are an endless amount of options. The Push-up Bra pushes up your chest. An Underwire Bra flatters with all the right lines and support. A Bralette is a lighter coverage option that is whimsical and delicate. A Bustier is a push-up bra top with additional fabric that covers your stomach. As far as bottoms go, there are lots of options to choose from as well. A Bikini bottom is the classic coverage cut of underwear where the rise is not too high, but not too low. A Hipster bottom sits low on your hips and is a slightly cheekier version of a boy short. A Highwaisted bottom comes up higher and covers your lower abdomen. A Thong is more revealing and lets you show off your backside. A Garter or Suspender Belt has clips that hold up thigh-high stockings and creates a more sultry look.
- Chemise
Sometimes known as a babydoll dress, a chemise is a short slip dress that is as beautiful as it is sexy. They can be made up of all sorts of beautiful materials, with many popular styles being semi-sheer, silky, or covered in lace. Many chemises create beautiful silhouettes and can be the perfect elegant wedding look when in white. Lots of brides find that they gravitate towards this look as they appear very bridal, almost like a second wedding dress only sexier.
- Corset
A corset is a beautiful piece of shapewear that cinches at the waist and has grommets and ties that pull tight. Squeezing the midsection, many brides go for this look because of the flattering appearance it gives their torso. Still, a wedding night isn’t all about slimming, and most people choose to wear this look for fashion’s sake.
