Hint, hint: brides are going to love it
When it comes to your wedding day style choices, there are two questions every bride asks herself. One, ‘Does it make me look amazing?’ and two, ‘Will it be comfortable?’. Granted, these same questions apply to bridesmaids, wedding guests and - now we come to think of it - everyday life. However, ahead of the big day, we might expect to ask these questions about the dress or a pair of shoes, pondering whether they have what it takes to make it all the way from Pachelbel’s Canon coming down the aisle through to Robbie William’s Angels at the end of the night. But your choice of bridal lingerie requires the same consideration if you want to make it all the way through with the same level of glamour as you started with.
Luckily for brides everywhere, one of our favourite lingerie brands, Lounge, has just dropped a new bridal range – available in sizes A-G - that delivers all the comfort you crave from your everyday undergarments with the flawless femininity you want to embody on your wedding night. Finding underwear that's as comfortable as it is beautiful is a mammoth task for most of us but, as you’d expect from a brand literally called Lounge, their M.O. is making comfort sexy. There’s not a granny knicker in sight, but equally you won’t be squeezing yourself into any poorly made corsets or getting jabbed by an ill-fitting underwire all in the name of seduction. Lounge believe that investing in intimates is a stylish form of self-care and, as a result, have invested a lot of time and effort into ensuring the fit is always right, and never forgotten about at the expense of style.
As you’d expect from bridal lingerie, the four new styles are classically white so they can be worn underneath your gown or evening look (design permitting). But far from being boring and same-y, Lounge’s bridal lingerie doesn’t just come in white – it comes with the addition of intricate details, embroidery, tulle, satin and hints of sheer that feel distinctly elegant. There’s even one woven with the sweetest cornflower-tone thread, the perfect ‘something blue’ for traditionalists looking for a twist.
Yes, these have been hand-crafted to make women feel like the very best version of themselves on their big day, but the singletons among us will be forgiven for indulging in the collection just because they offer a refreshingly sexy alternative to classic black and red. However, our advice for brides looking to splurge? Buy the lot. With engagement parties, mini-moons, honeymoons and even more to consider, you’ve got plenty of excuses to keep the bridal look going for longer...
Abigal Lace Set
£85.00
This underwired, non-padded bra features floral embroidery paired with a luxurious tulle and stretch mesh, all tied up with satin bows. The suspender belt really turns this up to a full-blown bridal look, but there's no denying this ultra pretty set will find itself into your everyday rotation long after the midnight carriages.
Cordelia Lace Set
£85.00
Basque in the glory of the Cordelia - the structured boning design is a gorgeous choice for anyone who wants to feel as sucked in as possible without compromising on comfort. The floral intricate stretch embroidery is inspired by church arches, but with the matching thong and adjustable leg garters we predict things might get a little unholy.
Francesca Lace Set
£85.00
This beautiful vintage-inspired style riffs on tradition, weaving a soft cornflower metallic thread into the hand-drawn design embroidery as a knowing wink to 'something blue'. But we're particularly fond of the polka dot mesh - it keeps things feeling fun and modern.
Imogen Lace Set
£90.00
Taking the shape of a t-shirt bra and utterly transforming it with the most beautiful floral guipure lace, Lounge have nailed the comfort-meets-sexy brief.
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