Hi Ladies,

How about another bridal post?  I received this note recently from “KL” in Miami:

Dear Marianne,

This May I am getting married in a low plunge dress.  I don’t have a picture of my dress itself, but I found this one online that has the same cut:

See how low it is in the front, and how it nips in around the waist?  I am not full figured, but I am not as perfect as the girl in the picture.  How can I slim down a bit around the waist while not showing anything beneath the low plunge cut of the dress??

Thanks so much :)

I love the cut of that dress.  Traditionally, it was only possible for very slim, small busted women to wear something like that.  Sure, we all lose weight heading into our big day, but sometimes there’s only so much we can do!  Today there is a the perfect solution:  a low plunge body briefer.  They tuck in the tummy and the waist like a traditional body briefer, but feature a “u-wire” in the middle of the neckline that forms a deep “U” - hence the name - allowing the garment to hide under a low cut dress.

Now, there are different low plunge body briefers out there.  You must make sure to shop wisely, because if you find one without the right features, you might be facing a serious impending wardrobe malfunction!  (Think when you throw up the bouquet, or when you’re on the dancefloor)  Here are two features that your low plunge bodysuit must have:

1) An adjustable u-wire.  This is critical because not all women have the same width torso, or the same bust size.  That means that if you buy a style with an in-flexible, non-adjustable u-wire, there’s no guarantee that the “U” will hit you in the right place, and hold you securely.

2) Supportive bra cups.  For obvious reasons, you want the Girls to be held in securely by some extra supportive bra cups.

There is an example from Va Bien that hits both points HERE.

Good luck to you “KL”!

Best,

Marianne