Bridal lingerie is the layer of the wedding day nobody sees but you, and it deserves more thought than a last minute trip to the mall. It is what actually touches your skin under the gown, what you change into after the reception, and for a lot of brides, the one piece of the wardrobe that gets skipped until the week before. We carry two of our favorite lingerie labels, For Love & Lemons and Fleur du Mal, and pulled together seven pieces that cover the wedding day itself and everything after.
What to wear under your wedding dress
The right bridal underwear depends entirely on the gown. A strapless or corset bodice usually wants a seamless or underwire bra with no visible straps, while an open or low back calls for a bra that either disappears or gets left off altogether. A fitted silhouette wants a thong or seamless brief with no lines, and if your dress has any sheerness or illusion netting, nude or ivory reads cleaner under fabric than true white does. The easiest way to get it right is to bring your bridal lingerie to a fitting and try it under the actual gown before your wedding day, not after.
Seven pieces of bridal lingerie to shop right now
Sequin Seashell bra and thong, For Love & Lemons
A sequin underwire bra and matching thong in a soft silver shell tone, cut for shape rather than push up. It photographs beautifully under a fitted or illusion bodice without adding bulk. Shop the Sequin Seashell bra, $149, and Sequin Seashell thong, $59.
Lattice Bows bra and thong, For Love & Lemons
White cotton and lattice trim finished with a small bow at center front, the closest thing on this list to classic bridal lingerie. The underwire bra runs light and unlined, and the thong sits low enough to disappear under most gowns. Shop the Lattice Bows bra, $128, and Lattice Bows thong, $49.
Eyelet Rose bra and thong, For Love & Lemons
Eyelet cotton with a raised rose applique, a little more texture than Lattice Bows without losing the softness. Wear the set as your wedding day undergarments or save it for the morning after, it holds up either way. Shop the Eyelet Rose bra, $129, and Eyelet Rose thong, $59.
Frankie Lace Boned Balconette and Bridal Luxe Thong, Fleur du Mal
Fleur du Mal built its name on French Leavers lace, and the Frankie Lace Boned Balconette is the label at its most structured, an internally boned balconette bra with enough support to wear solo under a corset gown. Pair it with the Bridal Luxe Thong, embroidered with "bride" at the waistband, the kind of detail nobody sees except you and whoever helps you get dressed. Shop the Frankie Lace Boned Balconette, $198, and Bridal Luxe Thong, $75.
Frankie Lace Strappy Garter Belt and Luxe Leg Garter, Fleur du Mal
If you are doing a wedding garter, this is the pair to do it with. The Frankie Lace Strappy Garter Belt is the full lace belt worn under your gown, and the Luxe Leg Garter is the single silk band for the toss, so you are not sacrificing the belt to tradition. Both come in the same ivory Fleur du Mal lace. Shop the Frankie Lace Strappy Garter Belt, $138, and Luxe Leg Garter, $75.
Lily Babydoll Dress, Fleur du Mal
The Lily Babydoll Dress is the wedding night lingerie on this list, a silk babydoll in the same French Leavers lace that runs through the rest of the Fleur du Mal collection. It is not meant to be worn under anything, it is what you change into once the dress comes off. Shop the Lily Babydoll Dress, $498.
Angel Sleeve Robe, Fleur du Mal
A silk charmeuse robe with dramatic angel sleeves, the getting ready robe we would put every bride in if we could. Throw it on over the Frankie Lace set for photos before the ceremony, or save it for the morning after the wedding. Shop the Angel Sleeve Robe, $298.
How to choose bridal lingerie for your dress
Think about your gown before you think about the lingerie. A backless or low back dress rules out most bras entirely, so look at something like the Angel Sleeve Robe worn alone for getting ready photos, or skip the bra and rely on a fitted seamless brief instead. A structured corset bodice, like most of our made to order gowns already have built in, does the shaping for you, so a soft, unlined bra like Lattice Bows or Eyelet Rose is usually enough. And if you are changing for the reception or the night after, that is where a babydoll or a robe earns its place, since it has nothing to do with what is happening under the ceremony dress.
Shop the full collection
Browse the rest of our bridal lingerie collection, or shop Fleur du Mal and For Love & Lemons individually. Everything here is ready to wear rather than made to order, so it ships quickly and is easy to add even if your wedding date is close.
Bridal lingerie, answered
What should I wear under my wedding dress?
It depends on the gown. Strapless and corset bodices want a seamless or underwire bra with no visible straps, backless styles usually skip the bra altogether, and fitted skirts want a thong or seamless brief with no visible lines. Bring your lingerie to your fitting so you can see it under the actual dress.
Do I need special bridal underwear, or will any lingerie work?
You do not need lingerie labeled "bridal" specifically, but color and construction matter more on a wedding day than they usually do. Nude or ivory tends to disappear under white or ivory fabric better than true white, and a seamless or unlined style avoids visible lines under a fitted silhouette.
What is bridal lingerie for the wedding night?
A babydoll, like the Lily Babydoll Dress, or a robe like the Angel Sleeve Robe both work well for after the ceremony. Neither is meant to go under your dress, they are what you change into once the day is over.
Can I return bridal lingerie?
For health and hygiene reasons, lingerie and intimates can't be resold, so items like our bras, thongs, garters and the Lily Babydoll Dress are final sale. Robes are the one exception on this list, the Angel Sleeve Robe is processed as a return directly through Fleur du Mal within 14 days of delivery.
Do you carry wedding garters?
Yes. Our Frankie Lace Strappy Garter Belt and Luxe Leg Garter from Fleur du Mal are both ready to wear and in stock, so you can order close to your wedding date without waiting on production.
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