product recs

Our Time-Tested Essentials

WHAT TO PACK AND BRING FOR YOUR wedding DRESS

We get so many questions about product recommendations that we decided that we would put them all in one place for your quick reference and browsing. The recommendations listed below are items we actually use in-studio.

This list of actually-used products took us 7 years to curate… enjoy the fruits of our testing and reviews!

Non-Negotiables

Items every bride needs. Trust us. Inexpensive and will save you from a dress emergency.

White Microfiber Towels

Angled Scissors (TSA-cleared)

Dress Tape

Undergarments

The #1 category we get questions about!

Best Shapewear shorts

Best for A-line, ball-gown, and certain fitted/mermaid gowns. Also good if you sweat a lot!

We almost always recommend longer shorts to avoid lines across the thigh for any gown that’s fitted.

Honeylove is our favorite for compression, and we like Skims for situations where we need more discrete undie coverage.

Honeylove: No-Show High-Waist Short

Honeylove: Mid-Waist Short

Honeylove: Compression Shorts

Honeylove: Silhouette High-Waist Short

Honeylove: ShadowSculpt High-Waist Short

Honeylove: Queen Brief

Skims: Sheer Sculpt Low Back Short

Skims: Mesh Shortie

Skims: Sculpting Short

Skims: Compression Short

Skims: Solution Short (Left Leg)

Skims: Solution Short (Right Leg)

Skims: Maternity Short

Skims: Everyday Sculpt Mid Capri

Skims: Everyday High-Waist Scuplt

THONGS

Best for low-backs, crepe, and silks. Also for peekaboo and cut-outs.

Honeylove: Super Power Thong

Commando: Classic Thong

Commando: Classic Tiny Thong

Commando: Classic Control Thong

Skims: Fits Everybody Micro Thong

Shapellx CoreSculpt Seamless Stretch Thong

Commando: Classic High-Rise Thong

Commando: Butter Mid-Rise Thong

Commando: Classic Mid-Rise Thong

UNDIES

Best for A-line dresses and certain laces. Generally works better for dresses with multiple linings and heavier materials.

Honeylove SuperPower Brief

Commando: Women's Commando Control Briefs

Commando: Butter High Rise Panties

Commando: Classic Girl Shorts

Commando: Classic High Rise Panty

Commando: Classic Control Slip

period undies

For if you think your cycle will align with your wedding day!

We like Saalt and The Period Co. because they are PFAS and chemical-free. Modibodi offers the best seamless choices.

Saalt: Seamless Bikini

Saalt: Seamless Thong

Modibodi: Seamfree Thong

Modibodi: Seamfree Bikini

Bust Support + Coverage

The best-kept secrets under your dress for keeping you looking lifted and supported.

bust support

For those up to a size D, we recommend the Brassy Bra for extra lift/support.

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For those size D+, we recommend the nood brand tape, and highly encourage the full kit that comes with an extra role for shaping.

Overall Fav : Brassy Bra (Use code "BEFITTED")

Brassy Bra: Side Support Tape (Use code "BEFITTED")

Brassy Bra: Full Coverage Cover (Use code "BEFITTED")

nood: Lift Tape (D+ Busts)

nood: Full Kit

Brassy Snips

Tape Removal: Coconut Oil

nood: Boob Savior Adhesive Remover

nood: Skin Prep spray

best nipple covers

For dresses that cannot accommodate cups (due to seeing the rim of the cup, dress structure, etc.), these medical-grade stickies are the way!

Our choice for sticky bras is Gatherall since they are seamless, not too thick, and reusable while being high-quality.

For Boomba products, use code “BEFITTED” for a special discount!

Gatherall Resuable Bra - Best for Non-Plunge Gowns

Gatherall Reusable Covers - Best for Plunge

Our Fav: Nippies Skin

Boomba Micro (Use code "BEFITTED")

Boomba for Sheer (Use code "BEFITTED")

Gatherall Paper Soap - Best for Cleaning Silicone

dress tape

For plunge, strapless, low/open/keyhole back gowns, dress tape is a must. Also great for unstructured lace and scalloped designs.

Fearless Tape Roll (An Essential!)

Combo Strips and Dots Set

Delicate Fabrics Dress Tape

For Thin Straps and Illusion Mesh

Hypoallergenic Multitasking Tape

Tape Prep/Protector Spray

Steamers + Travel

dress and veil steamers

An absolute necessity for touch-ups and for steaming veils. Please do not try to iron your gown!

Best in Class: Jiffy

For Travel: Steamfast

For Big Bridal Parties: Pur Steam

Jiffy Handheld

For International Travel: Electrolux

For International Travel: Conair

steamer covers & garment bags

An essential pairing with your steamer when touching up a wedding gown.

Steaming Cover Microfiber Towels

Non-See-thru Garment Bag

Muslin Garment Bag for Long-Hauls and Storage

travel

Very important for our brides travelling with a gown, both domestic and international/destination weddings!

Best in Class Garment Bag for Flying

XL Flying Travel Bag

Gown-Friendly Carry-on Hardshell Suitcase

Best Skin/Anti-Chafe Products

moisturizers and skin prep

Other products we’ve found to be personally useful and have heard from brides have been low-key lifesavers!

Anti-Chafing for Itchy Straps

Thigh Anti-Chafing Gel

Bust/Boob-Sweat Buster

We wrote to some of our fav product owners above and they shared the love back with us. This post does contain affiliate links and we may receive a commission for helping you discover these awesome products we use daily in our own studio. BeFitted is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Cover photo by Zion Springs Photography