Wedding dress shopping

I wore a little sticky bra! It was perfect because it didn’t have anything in the back and was minimal in the front, but still covered enough. The I wore the most coverage panties I could find 😂 this is the front of the bra so you can get an idea of how it might show up! Not bad at all. And the place said I could remove it if I wanted, I’m sure they have seen it all 🤷‍♀️

I wore a nude strapless bra and nude shape wear to my first appointment, though I did end up taking off the bra for a couple dresses to get a better idea. At David’s Bridal I was given a bra and a slip to put on, which I hated and wished I’d just kept my own on.

I wore a nude strapless bra, but the consultant was totally fine with me going braless to see how I looked in the dresses!

I wore nude seamless underwear. My bra I took off because most of the dresses already have a built-in bra so it was comfortable to try the dresses on. However, if you aren’t comfortable going topless you can wear a strapless nude colored bra.

I wore a purple thong then a red thong I think 😂. I knew I wanted a ball gown so I rocked my normal undergarments! The dresses all have built in cups anyways

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For most gowns, you won’t wear a bra so if you’re comfy just wear a pair of nude or white bikini panties. But a strapless bra works too!

I wore a nude strapless bra and nude panties. I took my bra off for every dress so it wasn't actually necessary.

I just wore a nude thong, no bra. The consultants have seen it all, I’m sure. She was polite and turned while I got into the dresses and then just helped to button or zipper them so no biggie.

The same bra, corset, undies, etc. stockings and heels too, that You are planning on wearing for wedding- or as close as you can get.
Here are my "Golden Rules" for dress shopping:

DRESS SHOPPING:

Here goes, long but:

1) HAVE FUN!!! And go to a few places!

2) Try on ALL the styles to see what actually does look good on you. And try on white as well as ivory/cream.

3) Bring the underwear, bra, shape-wear, pantyhose, heels and jewelry options for a high and low neckline you will most likely wear.

4) Bring snacks: gum, mints, candy, crackers. As well as water, juice or clear soda. As well as bring any meds you take, even if you don’t think you’ll need them. Aspirin and ibuprofen can be a life saver for you, And your girls/ guys!

5) Bring only the top 3 people. Too many can make it not a fun experience. Remind them they don’t have to be catty/petty, but can give advice & comments.

6) Go in with Pinterest, magazine or printed out dresses that you like.

7) What does your closet have more of? Slinky and sexy or full and romantic styles of dresses/gowns? That can always be a good indicator of what you are likely to lean towards.

8) Remember, and why they do this I have NOOOO idea, the dress they put you in is going to be one to three sizes BIGGER, number wise, than what you normally wear. And the sample is not going to fit the same, as it’s been handled and tried on, many, times before. It canbe poofier or flatter than the one you get.

9) Tell the stylist what the wedding vision is: Church, barn, beach. Winter, summer, indoor or outdoor. Small or large wedding.... That way they can help guide you and your people...

10) Wear the spray on or clear deodorant and limit perfume/lotion. As well as bring the deodorant and feminine pads with you. Light days pads can double as armpit sweat stoppers.

11) Wear limited makeup- no lipstick!- so as you don’t get it on the gowns. If you MUST be full faced bring a clear shower cap to hold over your face when they are putting the gowns over you head( I model and that is a trick we use!).. Trust me the stylist will love ya for it!

GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN

1. Also, remember that the size you wear is going to differ from what they put you in. Meaning if you wear a size 8 they will put you in a 10-12. It can be disheartening to see that larger number, but remember that you are NOT the number, you are the beautiful soul inside that gorgeous gown!

Thank you everyone !!! Very helpful

I wore a nude strapless dress and just white underwear. I kept my bra on for a handful of dresses but did end up taking it off for a few because it was too hard to tell what it would look like. I would just wear whatever you are most comfortable in!

I wore a nude thong and actually didn’t wear a bra (since I wasn’t planning to on the day if my wedding)

I just wore my normal bra and panties. You will take the bra off for every dress and most have built in cups. The place I ended up buying my dress at provided me with a corset in my size.