Hi Ladies,

Hope everyone is having as much fun prepping for Thanksgiving as I am!  I ordered my 12lb organic turkey, can’t wait to pick it up on Tuesday!  Now I am just figuring out what kind of dessert to serve!  Speaking of preparation, just around the corner is Bridal Season, and brides everywhere are starting to think about their dress.  Here is a note that I received from one such bride, Kim:

Hi Marianne. I’m getting married next year and am looking for the correct type of bridal undergarment to wear. Here is the dress I’ll be wearing :

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What do you recommend? I’m 5′2.5″ tall and wear a cup size of 38D. Thanks in advance!
Kim

Cute dress, isn’t it?  I love the detail around the bust.

The subject of her email to me was “Bridal Shapewear” (she also wrote a comment here) so she is looking to slim down.  For starters, as I have detailed in previous posts here and here, a petite girl such as Kim - standing 5 foot 2.5 inches tall - should consider a bra paired with a control brief.  A bodysuit, and even many bustiers, may be too long for her, and a bra / control brief combination is sure to work.

That said, one of Kim’s top priorities here should be choosing a bra that stays up - especially since she is a full-busted 38D.  Doesn’t her dress look like something that you would typically pull up all night long?  Well let’s give Kim peace of mind on her big day with a strapless bra that will stay up through every dance number. She should make sure that the bra she picks has supportive bra cups, double-lined back panels, and a silicone treatment along those back panels.  These features will keep the bra standing tall.  I have to strongly recommend the ultra-Lift Perfect Strapless Bra from Va Bien - its patented technology truly gives the cups excellent support, keeping the Girls lifted exceptionally well and with great comfort.

Regarding her control brief to pair with the bra, Kim should make sure that she picks a style that does not roll down (see here for tips) and has a high waist to run up to her bra for a smooth seamless look.  Here are some choices from Va Bien.

As a final pointer, she should make sure that the color of her undergarments are nude - this will show through less than white.

Best of luck to you, Kim!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Marianne