While the allure of the garter belt, sheer stockings and a thong is irresistible for some brides, sexy undergarments are hardly the most comfortable undergarments for the longest and busiest day of one's life. The fit and fall of a wedding gown will greatly depend on the choice of underpinnings.

KEEP IN MIND
• Fit the gown with the same foundation garments each time. • A narrow, clingy gown will require a very different kind of undergarment than a full, structured one. The same applies to a strapless dress. • The solution to most fit issues is a plain, smooth undergarment with maximum support and minimal frills. If there are issues of transparency, sleek, nude-colored undergarments are usually most effective. • Even under a white gown, the safest color to wear is a shade darker than one's own skin. • Frilly underwear notwithstanding, consider any undergarment as a foundation for the gown rather than a wedding accoutrement. • Even a stray bra strap can ruin the look of the most perfect bride. • Regarding linings and undergarments, peace of mind is a central issue to the wedding day.