You’re getting married – congratulations! We are so excited to help you choose your bra for your wedding dress! We know finding bridal bras for under your dress can be a tough decision – the last thing you want to be thinking about when you’re tying the knot is your bra! That’s why we’re here to support you from bachelorette party to I do (and beyond!).
Whether you wear a bra with a wedding dress or not depends on your dress and how you feel most comfortable. However, many women with bigger boobs choose to wear bridal lingerie for support, and if that applies to you, we’re here to help!
We recommend that you think about your choice of bridal lingerie once you’ve found your dress, so you don’t have any stress trying to find underwear that works at the eleventh hour!
It’s also great to check you’re wearing the right bra size before you begin shopping for dresses, so you know what good support feels like for you! Check out our guide to wearing the right bra size for help, or have a bra fitting with one of our expert fitters (they’re super friendly too!).
We recommend wearing a supportive strapless bra for wedding dress shopping, so no matter the style of dress, you’ll get a good idea of how it can look and feel with a little extra support!
The bra that’ll help you feel you best for your special day really depends on your style of dress, so it’s always a great idea to bring your dress in for your bridal bra fitting.
Plunge dress = plunge bra! Plunge styles work really well under low cut dresses and many women with bigger boobs find that the low centre wires in a plunge are super comfy too! “The Sierra bra is great for v-neck dresses. At my last bridal fitting, the bride-to-be loved it. She said it felt light and delicate, which is what she was looking for.” Bella, Bravissimo Fitter
No straps, no problem! “If your dress is one shoulder definitely give the Evie Strapless a try! The cup doesn’t sit as high as other styles, so you won’t see anything peeking through the side of the dress!” Ellie, Bravissimo Fitter. Have a look at our strapless and multiway bras collection for lots more choice!
Seam-free bras simply disappear under your dress – a-bra-cada-bra! They give a super smooth line, so they’re a good choice if you’re wondering what to wear under a mermaid wedding dress. The Reflect Spacer bra gives a smooth silhouette (and it’s super comfy too – win win!).
“If you’ve got a completely backless dress, we’ve got the Bye Bra Lift Tape. It works to give some extra support. It’s not the same as a bra but it’s always good to have options for special events!” Holly, Bravissimo Fitter
Learn more about how to adapt your underwear for different dress styles in our guide to bra solutions.
Although it’s not a necessity, some women love the confidence that shapewear gives them – we say if you feel-good in it, go for it! The Sculpting WYOB Dress gives a really smooth line and the flexibility to wear whichever bra you choose – yay! Shop our shapewear collection here.
Some brides choose to match their underwear to the color of their dress, but the choice is yours. Depending on the material of your dress and your skin tone bra, a white or ivory bra could be quite visible so a color that’s a closer match to your skin tone may be a better choice, especially under delicate or lace dresses.
It’s our mission to help you to feel confident and amazing and we’re here to support you with bridal lingerie advice so you can feel fabulous on your special day. This doesn’t stop at Bravissimo brides – we’re here for the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and guests too! Why not have a virtual fitting and get fitted together?
If you have any questions about what to wear under your wedding outfit (or anything else!) please get in touch – we love to help!