1. Shop for smooth bras that are smooth and free of embellishment; lace and beads will create a lumpy look.

2. Bring your stockings, slimmer and bra to every wedding dress fitting undergarments greatly affect the fit of your gown and, in turn, the adjustments the seamstress makes.

3. Buy a variety of bras to see which style works best with your wedding dress. Before handing over your charge card, ask whether the store offers a full refund on items returned with tags attached.

4.Although a slip may be built into your wedding dress, an additional one is often necessary to enhance the shape and fall of your gown.

5. The friction of a slip or crinoline can sometimes shred hosiery. Do a test run at home.

6. To avoid the onerous (and nearly unfixable) wedding-day wedgie, wear either thong underwear or pantyhose with a sewn-in liner.

7.Pack a few extra pairs of hosiery, along with a bottle of clear nail polish, in your emergency supply bag. You don’t want an ugly run to ruin your look.

8. Prevent peeping-petticoat syndrome: Find one that’s two to three inches shorter than your wedding dress.

9. Try on your entire ensemble well in advance of your wedding day. Do the control-top hose cut your torso in two? Is the outline of your garter evident? Do the undergarments show through the sheer fabric of your gown? Replace whatever’s not working.