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The Best Bridal Lingerie To Shop For Your Big Day
Basques, bras and that something blue.
Bridal lingerie literally exists to make your dress look its best – and make you feel good in the process, too. So what sets wedding underwear apart from the traditional options out there? Well, it's white, for starters; but unlike your everyday jersey basics, it tends to be made from luxurious fabrics like silk and lace to complement what's up top.
So whether you're opting for an OTT meringue gown or a low-key trouser suit on your big day, you'll need the undergarments to match. Strapless bras for sweetheart necklines, basques and bodysuits for structured dresses, satin slips for anything sheer and clever shapewear for bias-cut looks, the list is endless. And that's before we've even started on nightwear: you'll be needing a silky robe for getting ready with your bridesmaids and some pyjamas to wear on your wedding night.
The best part of browsing bridal lingerie? It's an excuse to treat yourself to something frivolous, but it's guilt free: because, unlike the gown, you'll definitely wear it again. White underwear is perfect for underpinning summer dresses, while silk chemises or slips will double as eveningwear post-wedding (just throw a blazer over the top). But if you really can't see these pieces slotting into your existing wardrobe, opt for equally as luxe – and invisible under your dress – shades of champagne and shell pink.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, we don't blame you. Consider it an early gift, then, that we've compiled the 17 best bridal lingerie looks to buy in 2023 – because planning a wedding is stressful enough as it is.