What Color Bra to Wear Under White Wedding Dress
What color bra to wear under your dress
I know it sounds silly and I've read nude, but nude is usually made to match non-black races. So for those of darker complexions, what color garments are you wearing under your dress please.
Thanks.
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Master July 2010
Kathy ·
You will want one that is closest to your skin tone. Depending upon your dress, you can also have cups sewn in, which would take care of it.
Master April 2013
Combay ·
I haven't seen any browns in the corset bras. Only black, nude and white. So right now I'm trying to figure out which I should get. When I went to DB, they gave me a white one to try on. Their cup sizes aren't big enough so I have to order something online. :-(
Master July 2010
Kathy ·
How "dense" is your dress? Have you tried on black to see if it would show through?
VIP July 2016
I dont think the bra has to match your skin color.i think white would probably work the best because it would be harder to see under your dress. assuming that your dress is white if your bra is black or brown it would probably show through
Master April 2013
Combay ·
I guess I could hold a black bra under the fabrics. I haven't finished the dress yet.
Master July 2010
Kathy ·
Actually, a white bra, even on a pale skinned woman, will show through thinner fabrics. This is why "nude" is recommended. The closer the bra color to the skin tone, the less noticeable it is.
Another recommendation would be to purchase a white bra and have it dyed to match. I have never dyed clothing, so you would need to ask someone who has experience with that.
Master April 2013
Combay ·
Yikes. This freaking bra is starting to be more expensive then my dress. Ugh. I'm considering just getting a strapless bra and wearing a shaper instead of the full basque which seems to be my problem.
Master September 2010
None, have them put cups in
Master April 2013
Combay ·
MrsSmith, I'm not an average "put a cup in gal" LOL. I also don't trust my sewing skills to that extend to make something that would support the girls enough. I have huge fear of boob slippage.
Expert November 2013
Brandi ·
I told my Mom I was going to wear leopard print when she asked me what color bra and panties I'm going to wear.... But in seriousness I've been told by a friend that is a personal shopper to start with a bra close to the same shade as my dress then adjust as needed. How close are you to finishing your dress? If you have different colors of bras you can try to see which bleeds through. You also want to have someone take a picture with flash to make sure that it still looks good in a photo. I have a shirt that looks fine in person with any color bra but in a photo it's completely see through - and it is not a thin shirt.
Master December 2011
Carrie ·
I would see if the black shows through. Many black women I know if their skin tone is dark enough wear black bras under white garments.
If not I have seen a few brown long line bras but they are harder to find. You may have to purchase online.
ETA: You aren't the only women with this problem either:
http://madamenoire.com/133190/black-women-want-to-go-nude-too-campaign-says/
VIP May 2013
Did a quick google and found these
http://www.herroom.com/carnival-504-seamless-push-up-bra.shtml
https://www.facebook.com/MoreBrownBras -seems like you're not the only one
http://myskins.com/
Good luck!
Master April 2013
Combay ·
Expert November 2013
Brandi ·
Combay, you will be able to find something... Check stores that cater to plus size women and you even want to check stores that generally cater to exotic dancers. It sounds strange but they most likely will carry your cup size. Hope this helps.
Master April 2013
Combay ·
Didn't think about checking with exotic dancers sites. Hmm. Good point
VIP July 2013
Sh ·
Well i actually got my corset personally made and the lady matched it almost perfectly to my skin tone, however, I did end up paying $300+. What color is your dress?i think the best thing would be tp get an ivory colored one
Master April 2013
Combay ·
Wow @ that price Shelly. Definitely don't want to spend that night. Dress is white.
VIP March 2013
I have a ivory satin dress and will wear a full felina corset white bra. You could not see through the dress at all. I think it depends on the materisl of the dress. If it is lace or sheer material I woulf do black.