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Kiley
Expert November 2019

Mermaid Style - Undergarments

Kiley, on June 28, 2019 at 11:24 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 7

My dress is mermaid style and I completely hate the slip DB sold me to go with it. (Lesson learned.. you can actually say "no" to the recommended slip and bra DB recommends.. my consultants never asked and I didn't know). The slip is tight and long and severely increases my anxiety when I have it on alone let alone with my dress on (I actually took it off when the consultant wasn't looking when I knew I found MY dress). I never saw myself getting a mermaid style dress, so the whole undergarment decisions have been difficult... can I just wear nude shapewear (i.e. spandx) and skip the slip? As of right now, I am not looking for fullness at the bottom of the dress as I tried a mermaid slip on with it and didn't care for the extra poof!

Photos of the dress and slip purchased are below.

Stock photo of my dressMermaid Style - Undergarments 1

Purchased slip from DBsMermaid Style - Undergarments 2


7 Comments

Latest activity by Kristin, on June 28, 2019 at 12:57 PM
  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I did the same thing and bought that slip from DB. After having it on for a few minutes I realize it’s hot and not very comfortable so I opted for nude colored Spanx and they were perfect. I would definitely skip the slip if you don’t need it. Good luck! The dress is beautifull!
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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
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    I love the dress! It is very similar to the one I will be wearing and I skipped the slip. The only thing I bought to go with it from DB is the bra like the one pictured. Other than that I ordered a cute pair of lace underwear from Adore Me

    Mermaid Style - Undergarments 3
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  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
    Kiley ·
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    Thanks Cyndy! I will begin my Spanx search now.

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  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
    Kiley ·
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    Thanks Katie! I have a bra similar to the one in your photo. I can decide if I want to use it or not either, but it is far more comfortable than the slip, that's for sure!

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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
    Katie ·
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    I definitely felt more secure with it on and I had the back cut and altered to fit with my dress so I don't have to worry about anyone seeing it
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    I also hated the DB slip. I wore nude shape wear during my first appt at a boutique and it wasn’t noticeable at all under any of the dresses I tried. Beautiful dress! Good luck!
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  • Kristin
    Dedicated July 2019
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    I think your dress will be perfectly fine without, and I'd think it will probably be much easier to walk and maneuver with shapewear than the slip anyways!

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