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realstyle 1 Under It All Forget the sexy lace — here's the lingerie you really need on your wedding day BY CATHERINE DUNWOODY, STYLE EDITOR 2 Truth be told, lacy bras, merry-widows and garter belts — while lovely — are really better suited for your romantic wedding night than to wear under your bridal gown. Most brides choose smoothing, slimming undergarments for their big day — functional pieces suited to the gown's design and style, so that your dress hangs well and fits as perfectly as it should. Here's what's new and will do the trick. 1 Cool Shaping Shapewear, though brilliant, is notoriously hot. Not sexy-hot, but temperature-wise. Secret's new Cool Comfort line features a lightweight, high-tech fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin, while clean-finish edges promise invisible lines under clothes. Camisole, $14, creates a smooth line from shoulder to waist, available exclusively at Walmart. 2 Convertible Style Halter gowns can be challenging, but this strapless bra comes with an attachable halter strap, which gives you the support you want but hides discreetly away. Note: Nude tones are best worn under a white or cream gown because the colour disappears, while white under white can show through. The 'Avero' bra by Marie Jo, $131, at Dianes Lingerie. 3 Bright White Don't rule out a pretty white bra and panty if your gown's fabric is heavy and white undergarments don't show — a test-drive is always smart beforehand. 'Sublime' strapless bra by Chantelle, $105, and matching panty, $38, at Dianes Lingerie. 3 4 4 Secret Slimmer Shapers can feel like you're wearing a scuba-suit under your gown. Not so with Secret's new Cool Comfort line. This high-waist to mid-thigh length creates a long, slim silhouette, $14 at Walmart. 5 Nearly Nude A fleshtone thong with tummy control is one of the smartest shapers I've seen. No panty lines, yet a nice flat tummy. This one's from la Vie en Rose, $29.95. 6 Bare Back 5 6 Backless gowns, though very dramatic, can scare off many brides, just because of the "what bra?" factor. Try la Vie en Rose's brilliant self-adhesive bra, $40. It has no back, no straps, just cups that adhere gently to the skin. See Shopping Guide on page 106 for details. 72 R E A L WEDDINGS pg68-79_Real_Details_Style.indd 72 12-09-24 1:41 PM