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Probably one of the most important items you’ll wear on your big day–other than your wedding gown–is a trusty pair of nude underwear. While it’s not as exciting to shop for as sexy lingerie or cozy sleepwear, the right pair of nude underwear can make all the difference under your wedding dress. Essential underpinnings, like seamless briefs and thongs, eliminate the risk of visible panty lines and are designed to be virtually undetectable–even beneath body-skimming silhouettes and thinner fabrics.
When it comes to shopping for nude underwear, it’s crucial to find comfortable pieces that work well for your body type and wedding dress silhouette. For brides wearing fitted gowns or slinky slip dresses, it’s always best to avoid lace and embellished underwear as they’re prone to bunch and show through tight or fluid fabrics. On the other hand, if your wedding dress is more voluminous like an A-line ball gown, it's less likely that your underwear will be visible, meaning you could opt for more elaborate, lingerie-like styles. And for brides who are looking for nude underwear that can pull double duty as shapewear, high-waisted briefs and thongs are great for supporting and accentuating your figure.
Best Seamless Panty
Commando Classic Solid Thong
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A wedding-day undergarment, this seamless thong from Commando is insanely soft and designed with raw-cut edges to eliminate panty lines, budging, and painful digging. The style comes in an array of colors to suit a wide range of skin tones.
Price at time of publish: $24
Size Range: XS-XL | Material: Nylon, elastane
Best for Shaping
Spanx Everyday Shaping Panties Brief
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SPANX
This control thong provides seamless shaping and support around the stomach area and is crafted from breathable fabric for a comfortable fit. It's a level 2 in terms of support which Spanx says should feel like a firm hug. Wear yours with everything from a lightweight summer dress to a fitted sheath gown.
Price at time of publish: $22
Size Range: XS-XXXL | Material: Nylon, spandex
Most Comfortable
ThirdLove Comfort Stretch Thong
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ThirdLove is known for its comfortable and size-inclusive undergarments. Available in sizes extra-small to 3XL, several skin-matching shades, this super stretchy thong was designed with smooth seams and a second-skin fabric to prevent any pesky panty lines, bunching, pinching, or squeezing.
Price at time of publish: $16
Size Range: XS-XXXL | Material: 100% Cotton gusset, nylon, spandex
Best Smoothing
Soma Vanishing Edge Microfiber Retro Brief
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Soma
This smoothing high-waisted brief is ideal if you want to wear shapewear on your wedding day. It features stay-put silicone at the leg so it won't ride up, and its patented Vanishing Edge technology ensures a flawless fit. Available nude shades include taupe, ivory, and amber.
Price at time of publish: $18
Size Range: XS-XXL | Material: 100% Cotton gusset, nylon, spandex
Most Sculpting
SKIMS Sculpting Seamless Mid Waist Briefs
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Nordstorm
SKIMS's mid-waist briefs sculpt your midsection and highlight your shape while providing seamless coverage. Just the thing for brides on their big day, this shapewear solution works well under most types of wedding dresses and comes in nine different tones. We also like that the brand's inclusive sizes range from XXS to 5XL.
Price at time of publish: $32
Size Range: XS-5XL | Material: Nylon, Spandex
Best Basic Thong
Araks Estel Y Thong in Sand
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Araks
If you’re just looking for a really great barely-there thong, this beige style from Araks is a great pick. It's made from 100 percent cotton so it's super soft and breathable, and the elastic straps lay flat and undetectable under clothing. Pair this classic G-string with the brand's matching Antonia Bralette.
Price at time of publish: $35
Size Range: XS- XL | Material: 100% Cotton
Best Budget
Auden™ Laser-Cut Thong
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Target
If the last thing you want to do is shell out for an expensive pair of nude underwear, we hear you. This $5 style from Target won’t break the bank and is comparable to options from more expensive brands. It's available in 10 colorways, including cocoa, caramel, beige, and pearl, and is offered in sizes XS to XL.
Price at time of publish: $5
Size Range: XS- XL | Material: Nylon, spandex
Best G-String
On Gossamer Mesh Hip G-String
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Bloomingdales
This simple yet effective thong magically disappears under clothing for a totally seamless look you'll appreciate on your wedding day. In addition to being totally undetectable, the elasticized waistband and allover sheer mesh make this style breathable and endlessly comfy.
Price at time of publish: $20
Size Range: XS- XL | Material: Nylon
Best Boyshort
Hanky Panky BreatheSoft Boyshort
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Hanky Panky
If thongs aren’t your thing, these boyshorts from Hanky Panky have you covered—literally! They provide low-leg and full-back coverage and are crafted from moisture-wicking fabric so soft, it will feel like a second skin. Neutral shades include toffee, biscotti, taupe, and mahogany.
Price at time of publish: $29
Size Range: XS- L | Material: Nylon, LYCRA® Spandex; Crotch Lining: 100% Supima® Cotton
Best Bikini Silhouette
Knix Essential Bikini
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Knix
If you're looking for a little more coverage, opt for bikini-style bottoms. This pair from Knix features a quick-dry gusset and soft, breathable fabric to keep you feeling cool and confident on your wedding day. Unlike the brand's popular period underwear, please note that the Essential Bikini does not protect against leaks.
Price at time of publish: $18
Size Range: XS- 4XL | Material: Nylon, LYCRA® Gusset, cotton, spandex
Best for a Slip Dress
Intimissimi Seamless Supima Cotton Panties
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Sephora
For a barely-there look and feel, you can’t go wrong with this ultra-light thong from Intimissimi. It's cut from Supima® Cotton, so it's buttery smooth and has some stretch to it. These seamless panties are a smart pick to wear beneath a slinky slip dress or a form-fitting gown on your wedding day.
Price at time of publish: $12
Size Range: S - L | Material: Cotton
Best with Stretch
Chantelle Soft Stretch Jersey Briefs
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Net a Porter
The very last thing you want your nude underwear to do is to ride up and dig into your skin. These stretch jersey briefs promise to do neither and are designed to be supremely comfortable. The high-waisted style cinches your midsection and smooths your backside without feeling to restricting. Scoop up a couple of pairs for your underwear drawer, and you'll be set for your wedding day and beyond.
Price at time of publish: $20
Size Range: XS- M | Material: 100% Cotton
Best High-Waisted Brief
Nubian Skin Naked High Waist Brief
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Nubian-skin
If you're looking for high-rise, full-coverage underwear, and no VPL, it doesn't get better than these briefs from Nubian Skin. They're buttery soft, comfortable, and breathable to boot. An excellent choice for deeper skin tones, this style is offered in colors ranging from dark brown to caramel to café au lait and is available in sizes XS to XXL.
Price at time of publish: $35
Size Range: XS- XXL | Material: Polyamide, elastane
Best Multitasker
Spanx Undie-Tectable Thong
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Spanx
Part basic underwear, part shapewear, the Undie-Tectable Thong from Spanx is designed with a wide waistband for gentle smoothing and shaping without diminishing your backside. We like that it's versatile enough to be worn with any wedding outfit, from tailored bridals suits to heavily embellished gowns. This seamless style is also offered in a brief, high-waist hipster, and bandeau.
Price at time of publish: $24
Size Range: XS- XL | Material: Cotton gusset
Best Range of Sizes
SKIMS Fits Everybody Cheeky Briefs
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Nordstrom
These insanely popular cheeky briefs hit just below your natural waist. They're made from quick-dry fabric for a comfortable fit and feature a no-cut panty design to prevent painful digging. Available in a wide range of colors and sizes (XXS to 4X) to suit all skin tones and body types, the super stretchy style is guaranteed to always fit, even when you fluctuate between dress sizes.
Price at time of publish: $18
Size Range: XXS- 4XL | Material: Polyamide, elastane
Best Cameltoe-Proof
JIV Athletics The Cameltoe Proof High Rise Thong
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Revolve
Simple and seamless, this thong's sleek silhouette is undetectable beneath clothing and features a stretchy elastic waistband that prevents shifting and rolling. Not only does this high-rise thong feel like a second skin, but it's designed to be cameltoe-proof.
Price at time of publish: $34
Size Range: L- XL | Material: Recycled Nylon, spandex
Best Moderate Compression
Yummie Seamlessly Shaped Ultralight Briefs
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Shopbop
Crafted from a light compression material, these briefs are great if you're looking for a moderate shapewear solution that holds you in without being uncomfortably restricting. The non-slip rubber binding at the waistband prevents them from rolling down, while the seamless silhouette lays completely flat beneath any garment.
Price at time of publish: $20
Size Range: S- 2XL | Material: Nylon, spandex
Best Wardrobe Staple
Lively The No Show Thong
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Wearlively
As the name would suggest, Lively’s No Show Thong promises to nix visible panty lines. This lightweight style is perfect for the bride who's looking for simple underpinnings that can be worn with a wide range of occasionwear and everyday clothing.
Price at time of publish: $15
Size Range: XS- 3XL | Material: 100% Cotton
Best Full-Coverage
Skin Gayle Boyshort
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Skinworldwide
If you're looking for full-coverage nude underwear to wear on your wedding day that’s not shapewear, opt for these boyshorts by Skin. Crafted from organic Pima cotton, they're incredibly lightweight and breathable for comfy, breezy all-day wear.
Price at time of publish: $36
Size Range: XS- XXL | Material: Organic Pima Cotton, lycra
What to Look For When Buying Nude Underwear
A pair (or two!) of seamless nude underwear like the Commando Classic Thong or the Spanx Everday Shaping Brief should be in every bride’s wedding wardrobe. Why? These no-show panties are essential to ensuring that your wedding day look isn’t sabotaged by visible panty lines, bulky lace lingerie, or hot pink underwear.
Think of nude underwear as the foundation of any great wedding-day look. What's more, nude undergarments are offered in a wide range of shades, silhouettes, and fabrics, making it easy to find a pair to accommodate your specific needs. For example, if you’re planning to wear a body-hugging wedding gown or a slinky slip dress, seamless thongs (like the On Gossamer Mesh Hip G-String) or butter-soft briefs (such as the Skims Fits Everybody Cheeky Briefs) are designed to be undetectable even under the most revealing garments.
Looking for intimates that provide a little support? As with the Soma Vanishing Edge Microfiber Retro Brief, some nude underwear styles also act as shapewear and are designed with compression material to help sculpt and accentuate your shape.
Beyond shape and fit, you should also take fabric into consideration when picking out your nude underwear. Since a wedding is an all-day event that could go well into the wee hours of the morning (hello, after-party), you'll want to pick underpinnings that are breathable. That means looking for styles crafted from 100 percent cotton (like the Araks Estel Y Thong) or brands like Hanky Panky that carry underwear made from water-wicking materials. This way you'll feel cool and confident all the way from the aisle to the dance floor.
Why Trust Brides
Contributing writer Sophie Moore is a former fashion editor at Brides and is an expert in all things bridal attire, from couture wedding gowns to the perfect "something blue" accessory. She researches and sources the best fashion items for brides, grooms, wedding guests, bridal parties, and more. Additional research and reporting for this story was done by Theresa Holland.
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