Two kinds of pretty live here. The first disappears: bridal underwear cut to vanish under a bias cut gown, molded and underwire cups, balconettes, bridal thongs and smooth slips that leave no line anywhere. The second is far too lovely to hide, which is where the silk camisoles, the French Leavers lace sets, the babydolls and the wedding garters come in. Pieces for the morning of, for the night of, and for a honeymoon suitcase, chosen the way we choose a gown: for the fabric and the hand-finishing rather than the label.
Come see it beside your gown at the Santa Monica showroom, or ask us anything over a live virtual fitting, because sizing is the one thing worth a conversation. See also capes and robes for the getting-ready look and bridal swimwear for the honeymoon.
Bridal lingerie, answered
What should I wear under my wedding dress?
Work backwards from the gown. A bias cut silk slip shows every seam, so a smooth molded cup and a seamless thong are the answer. A corset or boned bodice is already doing the support, so often you need nothing on top and a brief underneath. Lace hides more than you expect. Bring your underwear to your final fitting, because it changes the fit more than anything else you will do.
Is wedding night lingerie different from what goes under the dress?
Usually, and most brides buy both. What goes under the gown is chosen to vanish. What you change into is chosen to be seen: silk, French lace, a camisole set or a babydoll. Buying them together saves a second round of ordering, and the honeymoon pieces are the ones still in your drawer years later.
Do I need a wedding garter?
Only if you love the idea, and plenty of brides skip it entirely. If you like the tradition, a crystal or floral garter is the usual something blue or something borrowed, and a second plain one exists precisely so the pretty one stays yours. We carry a small number of styles rather than a wall of them.
Can I return bridal lingerie?
No. For health and hygiene reasons every piece in this collection is final sale, whoever made it. Because of that we would far rather spend ten minutes on measurements with you than have you order two sizes to compare, so do ask. Read our full return policy.
Can I see bridal lingerie in Los Angeles?
Not tried on, for the same hygiene reasons, but we can put pieces against your gown at 145 Bay St in Santa Monica so you can see what shows through and what does not, which is usually the question that matters. Bring the dress and we will work the sizing out with you. Book a private fitting, or read six pieces worth packing for your honeymoon.