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What to wear under dress?

Charlotte, on January 16, 2020 at 2:25 PM Posted in Planning 0 20

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I just made my alterations appointment with David's Bridal where I got my dress (yay!) and they told me to bring the shoes I will be wearing (check) and undergarments. I wasn't aware that I needed or might want anything particular for my dress. I do have a strapless bra I recently bought that I might bring but I would honestly rather go without. My dress is a very poofy, tons of layers of tulle ballgown, so I don't foresee needing something to make it bigger/fluffier. I just reaaaaally want to go braless but all these other websites seem to say I should absolutely wear some sort of bra or bustier. The dress has plenty of boning (omg hope I don't need it let out) so I don't need ANY extra help keeping me snatched. I guess I will bring my bra to the appointment but do you all think there is anything else I should be thinking of? What are you all planning on wearing under your dresses?

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Latest activity by Karina, on January 20, 2020 at 9:45 PM

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Kaitlyn · on January 16, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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I think they just mean the bra and panties that you plan on wearing. If your dress is poofy with lots of skirt, you probably don't have to worry about what undies you'll be wearing.
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Virginia · on January 16, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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The seamstress can sew cups into your dress. No need for a bra.
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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That's what I'm banking on! I think I'll ask for any recommendations when I'm there, too, just hoping to keep it as minimal as possible 😂
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Sarah · on January 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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I have not thought about what I would be wearing under my dress. I have been told that I have to wear a bra (I was not planning on wearing a bra on my wedding day. I think I am going to wear leggings under my dress, at least Capri ones. At least for trying the dresses on. I will probably wear tights on my wedding day.
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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I always assumed I'd need a bra of some sort but after trying mine on multiple times, I'm hoping to get away with as little as possible, for comfort's sake! Leggings sounds great for when you're shopping around - if I really do need to wear some bottoms for the potentially itchy tulle, leggings sound better than tights for me...thanks for the idea! 🤔
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Cyndy · on January 16, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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They say that because some dresses require special bras or some people want to wear spanx so if you don’t need anything special don’t worry about it.
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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Whew, will have to rely on their expertise!
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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I hadn't thought of other special shapewear until I started googling around...good to know, thank you!
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Michaela · on January 16, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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I am definitely NOT wearing a bra with my wedding dress. It seems so unnecessary! If you plan to just wear regular undies on your wedding day, then do that. A lot of ladies like to wear shapewear. I am going to purely to help prevent chaffing
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MOB So Cal · on January 16, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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I'd bring your strapless bra (if you don't bring stuff, they will likely try to sell you undergarments -- probably a longline bustier...); you can absolutely try your dress on without a bra and, if necessary, with a bra to see if it fits differently. It's your dress, so your choice. They want you to bring your undergarments/shoes, so you (and they!) have an idea of what alterations might be required. Again, DB's goal is going to get you to spend more money on your alterations with them, so they have a vested interest in you trying your dress on with the shoes you'd like to wear and realizing it's going to need to be hemmed! "Let us book an appointment for your alterations to fix that!"
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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I am totally with you! The goal is to go braless, for sure! But now I am def mindful about how itchy tulle might be
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Charlotte · on January 16, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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😂 I swear I need at least 8 inches taken off...hope it doesn't cost as much as the dress to alter!
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Andrea · on January 16, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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They're adding cups in mine! I tried my dress on and only had undies So you should be fine!
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Karina · on January 16, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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I’m wearing a slip. They say the material may irritate the skin
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Karina · on January 16, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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Oh but deff going braless😂
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Dierdra · on January 17, 2020 at 5:01 AM
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What about just having cups altered in?
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Charlotte · on January 18, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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I'll definitely be asking about that! 😁
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Charlotte · on January 18, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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😂 I wore just a regular bra bc I wasn't thinking...the last time I tried it back on at home my mom told me to just ditch the bra so I'll be asking about that!
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Charlotte · on January 18, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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Ooh time for me to go shopping for one 😂
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Karina · on January 20, 2020 at 9:45 PM
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You can get them at a dress shop or online! I’d get one that matches your dress color
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