Shapewear for wedding dress: Where to buy the best Spanx, all in ones and more
WEDDING season is in full swing, and if you are a bride walking down the aisle you want to look and feel your best, you may want to know where to buy wedding shapewear.
Shapewear for wedding dresses may not be the first thing that springs to mind, after all you have to find the wedding dress, or dresses, the perfect shoes, as well as accessories, plus all of the wedding props and planning too, but it can help to make the dress fit seamlessly on your body throughout the day.
Whether you're looking for body-contouring shorts, corsets or all-in-ones, we've pulled together this guide on the best shapewear for wedding dresses and where to buy wedding shapewear to help you look and feel your best on your big day.
Shapewear for wedding dresses will enhance your figure and create a smooth silhouette that makes you (and your dress) look its best, especially if you've opted for a clingy or figure-hugging gown.
Depending on which item of undergarment you go for, it can also suck in your waist, lift your bum or create more cleavage.
We love shapewear for every outfit as it smooths over any lumps, bumps and pesky seams, so those tight fitted mermaid-esque wedding dresses do not cling to your underwear, while satin dresses glide over the body and do not catch on any sweat patches, or areas of the body you may be conscious of.
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However, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable on your wedding day; as it's likely to be a long day and one you'll want to remember forever – not because you're constantly adjusting your underwear.
Some brides will even bring shapewear with them to their wedding dress fittings, which may give you a better idea of how something will fit.
To help you out, we've scoured the high street and online retailers to find you the best garments to wear underneath your wedding dress – no rolling up or down, digging in or uncomfortable squeezing.
This includes Spanx – perhaps the most iconic shapewear brand there is – and also newer popular labels such as SKIMS and Heist.
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Where to buy shapewear for a wedding dress
Spanx
The OG in shapewear and the secret behind many celebrities' smooth silhouettes for years, Spanx should be the first place you look for your wedding undergarments.
Spanx sells a huge range of problem-solving items of clothing, from thigh-skimming shorts to tummy-hiding briefs, and even all-in-ones like the above.
Spanx is stocked at retailers such as John Lewis, ASOS, Selfridges, Net-A-Porter, and Very, so you've got plenty of choice.
- Everyday Seamless Shaping High-Waisted Knickers, £35 from John Lewis - buy here
- Suit Your Fancy Plunge Low-Back Mid-Thigh Bodysuit, £132 from John Lewis - buy here
- Everyday Shaping high-rise stretch-woven shorts, £30 from Selfridges - buy here
- Thinstincts 2.0 bodysuit, £80 , Net-A-Porter- buy here
- Shaping mesh and stretch-satin shorts, £62 , Net-A-Porter - buy here
- Under Sculpture high-rise control shorts, £67 (Was £222) from Net-A-Porter - buy here
Heist
Heist prides itself on creating supportive shapewear that's comfortable to wear every day – including on your wedding day.
Features include bonded seams for a line-free silhouette, breathable, moisture-wicking fabric and 'HeroPanels' to contour the body.
The designs are functional and practical, and you'll get wear out of them again after your wedding day too.
Shoppers can currently save up to 50% in the Heist summer sale, which is perfect for brides who have left shopping shapewear for wedding dresses to the last minute.
- Contour Seamless Shorty Bodysuit, £88 - buy here
- Contour Seamless Bodysuit, £70 - buy here
- Contour Open Front Slip, £35 (Was £88) - buy here
- Sculpt Perforated Outer Bodysuit, £120 - buy here
- The Outer Bodysuit, £36 (Was £120) - buy here
SKIMS
SKIMS may now do a roaring trade in swimwear, underwear and loungewear, but Kim Kardashian's now-viral clothing brand began with shapewear, created to resolve a gap in the market Kim felt there was when wearing her red carpet outfits.
SKIMS' major selling points are its unique designs (for example, the one-legged shorts, ideal for when wearing a dress with a high split) and its inclusive range of shades, with a nude for every skin tone – and every bride.
The SKIMS collection has continued to grow across shapewear, loungewear, swimwear and everyday wear too, it's even seen collaborations with famous faces too.
SKIMS originally was only available to shop directly from SKIMS website, but now you can shop online at Selfridges, Harrods, as well as Net-A-Porter.
- Seamless Sculpt Butt Enhancing Open Bust Bodysuit, £80 - buy here
- Seamless Sculpt Strapless Thong Bodysuit, £70 - buy here
- Seamless Sculpt Mid Waist Brief, £34 - buy here
- Low Back Thong Bodysuit, £70 - buy here
- Waist Trainer, £70 - buy here
- Strapless Shortie Bodysuit, £74 - buy here
John Lewis
The good thing about shopping for your shapewear at John Lewis is that you can browse across lots of different brands, including Spanx, Chantelle and John Lewis' labels.
Knickers and shorts have the biggest selection to choose from, but you'll also find bodysuits, camisoles and waist cinchers, and sizes range from 6-28.
Plus, there is often a sale on, so bank your favourites in the wishlist to be alerted when the price is reduced.
- John Lewis Seamfree High Waist Shorts, £18 - buy here
- Commando Seamless Half Slip Control Shorts, £99 - buy here
- Miraclesuit LYCRA FitSense High Waist Thigh Slimmer Shorts, £68 - buy here
- Miraclesuit High Waisted Slip, £56 - buy here
- Rae Firm Control High Waist Briefs, £25 - buy here
- Miraclesuit Tummy Tuck Wear Your Own Bra Bike Short Bodysuit, £85 - buy here
Marks & Spencer
This high street hero shouldn't be overlooked when it comes to shopping for shapewear for your wedding day, with lots of options for light, medium or firm control.
Fabrics are stretchy and suck you in yet are still breathable and comfortable.
Don't forget that you can also get your bra size measured in M&S stores – worth doing if you're browsing the lingerie department.
- Body Define™ Firm Control Wear Your Own Bra Bodysuit, £25 - buy here
- Medium Control Secret Slimming™ Full Slip, £29.50 - buy here
- Body Define Firm Control Bodysuit, £25 - buy here
- 2pk Light Control No VPL Shaping Shorts, £12 - buy here
- Medium Control Secret Slimming Full Slip, £29.50 - buy here
- Body Define Firm Control Shaping Slip, £22.50 - buy here
Seraphine
Going to be expecting a baby when you get married, or will recently have had one?
Shapewear might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of maternity wear, but the experts at Seraphine have a few solutions that can gently smooth your body without causing discomfort during this delicate time.
Their shaping shorts support the bump and lower back, while these lace maternity briefs are a slightly sexier option.
- Nude Seamless Maternity Shapewear Shorts, £22 (Was £39) - buy here
- Post Maternity Shaping Briefs – Grey & Blush Twin Pack, £25 - buy here
- Contrast Lace Overbump Maternity Briefs, £15 - buy here
- No VPL Over Bump Maternity Briefs, £25 - buy here
ASOS
ASOS is a great place to buy both underwear basics and special items for your wedding day and, like shopping at a department store, there are lots of different shapewear brands, including a large number of Spanx styles.
ASOS stocks an array of shapewear brands, including Dorina, Magic Bodyfashion, as well as ASOS own brand, and many more.
We recommend signing up for ASOS Premier which, for £9.95 a year, gets you free next-day delivery - ideal if you're after a last-minute solution for your wedding.
- Dorina Absolute Sculpt high control open bust shaping bodysuit with short, £30 - buy here
- Magic Bodyfashion firm control maxi sexy hi-bermuda anti-chafing shaping short, £45 - buy here
- ASOS DESIGN All Day smoothing hidden padded underwired body with detachable straps, £28 - buy here
- Magic Bodyfashion gloss scoop soft body, £22.50 (Was £54.99) - buy here
- Vero Moda shapewear short leggings, £12 - buy here
Selfridges
Selfridges is one of only a handful of third-party retailers to stock SKIMS here in the UK, making it a great place to buy the bestselling shapewear brand for your wedding without having to pay a fortune for returns to the US.
You'll also find shapewear and lingerie brands including Spanx, SKIMS, Agent Provocateur and the innovative Bumpsuit, which designs shapewear for pre and post-partum.
Shopping on Selfridges is an all-around lovely experience when getting married too, and you may also be able to add things like your shoes, the groom's suit and bridesmaid gifts to your basket.
- SKIMS Sculpting high-rise stretch-woven briefs, £32 - buy here
- Spanx Thinstincts 2.0 open-bust stretch-woven body, £79 - buy here
- Wolford Sleeveless scoop-neck stretch-tulle mini dress, £150 - buy here
- Wolford Forming slim-fit stretch-woven body, £160 - buy here
- COMMANDO Classic Control microfibre thong, £34 - buy here
Rigby & Peller
For your wedding day, why not treat yourself to some top-quality underwear from Rigby & Peller – reportedly the late Queen's undergarment designer of choice?
Their selection of bridal-coloured shapewear isn't the biggest but they have all the essentials: bodies, briefs and high-waisted shorts.
We love these briefs above for their light control and lace panels, which give a little nod to the bridal occasion.
- PrimaDonna Perle Shapewear High Briefs W Legs, £68 - buy here
- PrimaDonna Satin Body, £139 - buy here
- PrimaDonna Twist Knokke Padded Heartshape Body, £150 - buy here
- PrimaDonna Perle Shapewear High Briefs, £62 - buy here
- PrimaDonna Madison Full Cup Body, £161 - buy here
- PrimaDonna Deauville, £182 - buy here
Next
We've been impressed with Next's selection of shapewear, which we think hits the perfect balance between pretty and practical – just what you want for your wedding day.
As well as a big selection of label designs, the Next website also sells brands such as Miracle Suit, Spanx and Pour Moi.
Prices start from £16, sizes range from 4-22 and cup sizes go up to an F.
- Firm Tummy Control Cupped Lace Slip, £36 - buy here
- Tummy Control Light Shaping High Waist Thongs 2 Pack, £20 - buy here
- Firm Tummy Control Shaping Briefs, £22 - buy here
- Firm Tummy Control Cupped Lace Body, £36 - buy here
- Seamless Firm Tummy Control Shaping Shorts, £20 - buy here
- Miraclesuit Shapewear Wire Free Extra Firm Control Shaping Body, £75 - buy here
Intimissimi
Intimissimi is another popular retailer to shop underwear, shapewear and pyjamas.
The designs are super chic, but also comfortable and supportive.
If you are shopping for shapewear and cover ups, you can secure neutral body tape, as well as separate bras and knickers, or supportive one pieces.
Plus, there is a stunning bridalwear collection to shop too for the saucy wedding night.
- Raw-Cut Microfibre Briefs, £25 - buy here
- Raw-Cut Microfibre French Knickers, £25 - buy here
- Giada Microfibre Bandeau Bra, £42 - buy here
Pour Moi
Pour Moi has a stunning array of lingerie options to shop online, including shapewear.
With 41 products to shop in shapewear alone, it's safe to say there are plenty of options to help every rid find the perfect shapewear solution.
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From bodyshaping slips, and corsets, to figure hugging knickers, and all at a reasonable price too. Prices fetch up to £50, which we think is more affordable for shapewear than other retailers.
- St Tropez Underwired Bodyshaper D-J - Latte, £50 - buy here
- Definitions Wear Your Own Bra Control Slip, £25.60 (Was £32) - buy here
- Definitions Multiway Tummy Control Shaping Strapless Body, £46 - buy here
- Hourglass Firm Tummy Control Brief, £19.20 (Was £24) - buy here
- Hourglass Firm Tummy Control High Waist Short, £25.60 (Was £32) - buy here
- Hourglass Firm Tummy Control Waist Cincher, £32 (Was £40) - buy here
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