It is my considered opinion that lingerie can help us feel beautiful and happy with ourselves without having to undergo surgical operations or torturing diets.
Today we have a special guest on our blog: Sarah from Elizabeth Wells who has kindly agreed to share some of her knowledge when it comes to lingerie. Ladies, enjoy :) and feel free to visit her website for some ideas ;)
1. What it is more important when choosing the lingerie: the body shape or the style of the dress?
Both are important when choosing your lingerie. You dont want something that will show under your dress, you also want to choose something that will enhance your figure so that you feel at your best. Some brides want to enhance their chest as much as possible, others want to feel pulled in with the help of shape wear.
2. What type of lingerie do you recommend according to a bride’s body shape? (pear/apple/athlete/petite etc)
I would recommend thinking about shape wear, particularly around the tummy. This could be in the form of a sassy basque, a corset designed to be worn under a dress or the high waisted knickers. This is important for some women as the tummy is a real area of worry. If you feel secure and comfortable you will enjoy your day, rather than holding your tummy in!
The key is feeling secure and comfortable - this is why its a great idea to come and be fitted and to try options you may not have considered before. Remember your lingerie fitter is an expert in her field and may have some great ideas & tips for you. For example it may be a lot more comfortable & practical to go for high waisted knickers and a strapless bra than a basque.
3. What type of lingerie do you recommend according to a bride’s dress? (A line/princess/siren etc)
If you need a strapless bra I would recommend the half cup bras from my shop as these give a great shape to the bust, the ones in EW also have the added advantage of being gorgeous bras! The fuller cups can tend to pull you down if you're wearing them for a long period of time.
4. In your experience, when should a bride buy her wedding day lingerie? Is it important for a bride to bring the lingerie to the fittings for her dress?
To be sure you should ask your dress fitter. I think it is useful to buy the lingerie to wear for fittings - this way you can be sure your whole outfit sits together beautifully.
5. Could you give us your top 5 tips when choosing lingerie for the wedding day?
1 - Be properly fitted & try all the options
2 - Be comfortable in what your wearing, you'll be in it all day
3 - Buy some sexy undies for the night - if your wearing shapewear you may be put off getting undressed!
4 - Take your undies with you to your dress fitting
5 - Buy a garter at the same time! EW's garters are all handmade in Nottingham 100% silk and all individual & unique - why would you want a mass produced garter!?
Thank you, Sarah, for your helpful pieces of advice :)
