When it comes to shopping for all your underpinnings, loungewear, sleepwear, lingerie, and shapewear (aka your bridal trousseau), set your sights on pieces that you not only feel amazing wearing but that you'll love long after the wedding day. You'll want pieces for when you're feeling sexy, romantic, shy, fearless—and for the moments where you'll rely on your undergarments to give you an extra boost of confidence.
Consider this shopping list as one-stop for the weekend of your wedding, your honeymoon, and your newlywed life. Take this time to craft a collection of pretty little things, from matching lingerie sets to robes, chic sleepers, and underpinning essentials. Here, the tips, tricks, must-haves, and just-because lingerie additions to add to your bridal trousseau.
Bridal Sets
A matching bra and panty set is not only sexy, but an empowering purchase that can elevate how you feel when you shed your wedding wardrobe and how you feel in your ensembles. Whether it's to wear underneath your bridal shower dress, at the bachelorette, or on the night before the wedding, a chic bridal-esque set will really set the mood—and take your wedding dressing to new heights. Keep in mind, this set doesn't need to be white to fit the bridal bill. In fact, we encourage you to opt for a soft color that you'll wear post-wedding.
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Getting Ready
On the morning of your wedding, your wedding photographer will likely be capturing those intimate moments with your closest friends and family. Plan your getting-ready wardrobe in advance for the added bonus of documenting this time with a fashion-forward twist. This is where the investment of a beautiful robe or chemise comes into play. Keep in mind, you'll also be glad you have these pieces on your honeymoon.
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Honeymoon Essentials
You'll find that on your honeymoon you'll still want to feel like a bride or simply, feel your best. Dress the part and don't shy away from donning bridal whites on the beach, for day trips, and on newlywed nights out. Keep in mind that you'll need swimwear no matter where you're headed—even if it's to a cold-weather destination. Whether you are packing for a beach resort, a road trip, an arctic ski retreat, a far-flung adventure, or all of the above, these are a few of the foolproof pieces to pack.
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Not-So-Basic Bridal
Admittedly, pure-white lingerie isn't the best color choice for every skin tone. Don't limit yourself to all-ivory and blush trousseau items if that isn't what makes you feel your most alluring. Opt for florals, black lace, and pops of color instead—like red, fuchsia, or beautiful shades of blue. Trust us: these are the underthings you'll wear for months to come.
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Chic Sleepwear
Treat yourself to new pajamas for the nights leading up to your wedding and all the days in between. This is the time to consider self-care, like what you'll wear while lounging in a cooling eye mask before the ceremony and celebrations. To avoid any marks on your skin, you'll want to share fitted undergarments long before you slip into your dress. Opt for ultra-feminine, loose, and sumptuous silks and skip anything with tight elastics at the waist or ankles.
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Under the Gown
Shapewear isn't for everyone, and when it comes to the necessities underneath it all, consider comfort and speak with your bridal stylist about key undergarments. It's not always about the bra; in fact, a corseted gown shouldn't require one. Clingy fabrics or a daring neckline might warrant all seamless underpinnings over something lacy. From slimming shapewear to seamless skivvies, these are the go-to bridal styling accessories you'll want on hand in your trousseau.
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Heather Hall is a weddings, fashion, and lifestyle writer and editor. Her career in weddings began at The Knot, where she worked as a bridal fashion editor. She then worked as a PR Manager at Amsale, a bridal design house, before starting her own events and digital marketing business. She has been featured on Today.com, MSN.com, Yahoo.com, Racked.com, Huffington Post, Verily Magazine, and Style Me Pretty. Heather loves music, travel, and practicing yoga. In her spare time she's typically researching the next fun workout class to try, or finding a new concert to attend. Her latest goal: become a DJ.
