The Best Bridal Shapewear That Instantly Smooths & Sculpts Under White Dresses

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Wedding day glam might look like the best blowout you’ve ever had, an elevated makeup look that enhances your favorite features, and the Russian manicure of your dreams. But what’s underneath your white dress can also impact your confidence and help you glow on your big day. After all, you don’t want to be tugging at your skirt or pulling up your bodice while you walk down the aisle. 

Shapewear is fashion’s biggest magic trick, and the best bridal shapewear helps accentuate your curves while smoothing and sculpting any areas that you might feel unsure about—but it also needs to be comfortable enough for the ceremony and dance floor. 

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Best Bridal Shapewear at a Glance

• Best Thong Underwear: Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Thong, $21 (was $38)
• Best Strapless Bodysuit: Miraclesuit Shape Away Extra Firm Control Strapless Bodybriefer, $98
• Best Slip Dress: Shapermint Essentials Open Bust Shaper Slip Dress, $25 (was $55)
• Best Shapewear Shorts: Honeylove Meshsculpt Mid Rise Shaper Shorts, $74
• Best for Butt-Lifting: Shapellx Deep Plunge Butt Lifting Shaping Bodysuit, $68
• Best Briefs: Simone Perele Subtile High Waist Shaper Briefs, $80
• Best Open-Bust Bodysuit: Spanx SPANXshape Invisible Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit, $62+ (was $88)
• Best for Legs: Dominique Intimates Firm Control High Waist Longleg Slimming Shaper, $71

“Shapewear is important for your wedding day, as well as wedding events, since many women opt for white and cream color palettes,” says Celebrity stylist Samantha Brown. “Lighter colors tend to show lumps and bumps, so perfect tailoring combined with smoothing shapewear is a winning combination.”

If you need help choosing the best bridal shapewear for your wedding day, we’ve done all the work for you. From underwear that cinches and sculpts your waist and tummy to tights that solve the issues of clingy, silky fabric, here’s what to slip on before you say “I do.” 

The Best Shapewear for Wedding Dresses

Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Thong

On Sale 45% off

$21 Buy Now

No matter what your dress style is, a shaping thong comes in clutch on your wedding day. “High-waisted nude thongs are perfect for those looking to shape their tummy and mid-section and smooth the middle back,” Brown explains. This Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Thong is constructed with medium compression that cinches the waist and smooths the tummy and hip area. Since it is a thong, it’s not going to give you a booty-smoothing effect (in that case, go with the Shapermint Essentials Open Bust Shaper Slip Dress or Shapellx Deep Plunge Butt Lifting Shaping Bodysuit), but it’s a fabulous pick for wedding dresses with tight bodices and full or more drapey skirts. 

Sizes Available: S-3XL
Colorways: 4
Material: Nylon, spandex
Best for: Tummy, waist, hips

Pros: 
Medium compression
Flexible and comfortable for long wear 
Different skin tones available

Cons: 
Not an ideal style for booty lifting and smoothing 

Miraclesuit Shape Away Extra Firm Control Strapless Bodybriefer

$98 Buy Now

“One of the most popular styles of shapewear for brides is a strapless bodysuit, like this one from Miraclesuit,” says Brown. “It provides the support of a bra with the slimming and shaping effects through the waist and hips.” This is a great versatile pick that works well under a variety of wedding dress styles, and can also be worn under other bridal outfits, whether it’s a fun party dress on your bachelorette night or a slim-fitting gown at your shower. And the design goes completely undetected under garments, thanks to its seamless foam bra cups and silicone edge on the leg openings. 

Sizes Available: 34B-36DD
Colorways: 2
Material: Nylon, spandex, elastane
Best for: Busts, tummy, waist, hips, and booty

Pros: 
Strapless design 
Seamless foam bra cups 
Convertible straps

Cons: 
Only two colorways

Shapermint Essentials Open Bust Shaper Slip Dress

On Sale 55% off

$25 Buy Now

Depending on your dress style, a slip dress is a fantastic wedding day undergarment—especially if it has the shaping abilities of the Shapermint Essentials Open Bust Shaper Slip Dress. This bridal shapewear adds a seamless smoothing layer to your bridal look, and is constructed with medium compression to give the tummy and hip area a little contour, too. It can also be worn with your own bra, so you have that comfortable and familiar support on your big day.

Sizes Available: S-3XL
Colorways: 2
Material: Nylon, spandex
Best for: Tummy, waist, hips, booty, upper thighs

Pros: 
Medium compression 
Comfortable slip dress style
Works with your own bra 

Cons: 
Only two colorways 

Honeylove Meshsculpt Mid Rise Shaper Shorts

$74 Buy Now

If you aren’t a fan of shapewear but still want something to smooth and contour your figure, these Honeylove Meshsculpt Mid Rise Shaper Shorts are worth trying with your wedding dress. They’re just as comfortable as your favorite pair of bike shorts, only they feature body-mapped mesh technology to provide extra support to the tummy, hips, booty, and thighs. 

Sizes Available: XS-3XL; 1X-3X
Colorways: 2
Material: Nylon, elastane
Best for: Tummy, hips, booty, upper thighs

Pros: 
Available in plus sizes
Breathable, cotton-lined gusset 
As comfortable as your favorite bike shorts 

Cons: 
Only two colorways

Shapellx Deep Plunge Butt Lifting Shaping Bodysuit

$68 Buy Now

For an all-over shaping effect that goes undetected under plunging necklines or strapless styles, go with the Shapellx Deep Plunge Butt Lifting Shaping Bodysuit. This one-piece shapewear features convertible straps, allowing you to wear it as a tank top for additional support, or strapless, if your dress style requires it. It’s also designed with a built-in shapewear bra and a low-cut detail that ensures even the more plunging bridal looks still work with it. 

Sizes Available: XS-3XL; 0x-5X
Colorways: 2
Material: Nylon, spandex
Best for: Tummy, bust, hips, waist, booty, legs

Pros: 
Excellent range of plus sizes 
Convertible straps 
Low-cut design

Cons: 
Only two colorways 
Can’t wear your own bra

Simone Perele Subtile High Waist Shaper Briefs

$80 Buy Now

You don’t have to sacrifice your lacey lingerie for shapewear when you opt for the Simone Perele Subtile High Waist Shaper Briefs. This gorgeous undergarment is designed to provide smoothing and sculpting compression to the tummy, hips, and waist, while still making you feel sexy with its lace brief detail. 

Sizes Available: 1-6
Colorways: 3
Material: Polyamide, elastane, cotton
Best for: Tummy, waist, hips 

Pros: 
Sexy lace detail
Breathable coverage
Smooths and shapes the belly, waist, and hips

Cons: 
The lace might be noticeable under some fabrics 

Spanx SPANXshape Invisible Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit

On Sale 64% off

$32+ Buy Now

If you love the coverage of a shaping bodysuit but don’t want to be confined to a built-in bra, consider the Spanx SPANXshape Invisible Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Bodysuit. With its open-bust design, you can wear your own bra on your wedding day while still reaping the benefits of the compression in the tummy, waist, hips, and thighs. 

Sizes Available: XS-XL; 1X-3X 
Colorways: 4
Material: Nylon, lycra spandex, cotton
Best for: Tummy, waist, hips, booty, thighs

Pros: 
Lots of colorways 
Can wear your own bra 
Breathable cotton gusset 

Cons: 
Doesn’t smooth the bust area 

Dominique Intimates Firm Control High Waist Longleg Slimming Shaper

$71 Buy Now

Form-fitting wedding dresses made from silky materials can show a lot. If you’re self-conscious of the way your legs look, a pair of tights or these Dominique Intimates Firm Control High Waist Longleg Slimming Shapers can do the trick. These shapewear tights feature a high-waisted compressive band that cinches and smooths the tummy and waist. They also feature a sheer mesh that cuts off right below the knee and provides a smoother finish under clingy materials. 

Sizes Available: S-6XL
Colorways: 2
Material: Nylon, spandex
Best for: Tummy, waist, hips, booty, legs 

Pros: 
Excellent size range
Sculpts the belly and waist area

Cons: 
Lighter compression in the legs