After the must-have perfume search, my next slightly frivolous purchase was my wedding day underpinnings. I’m blessed by my dress (not by my bod) to not have to don constricting foundation garments or long-line bustiers, so all that I needed was a little pair o’ panties. I started where I always do—online.
Let’s just say I don’t own a ton of lingerie. It makes me nervous, and ends up not being, um… worn very long, so it strikes me as kinda unnecessary. My idea of “sexy panties” are these:
An actual pair of undies I own, and trot out for “sexy nights”/ Image via Target
I wanted something more grown up, feminine, and “special occasion-y, but I was discouraged that all my wedding panty searches were unearthing such finds as these:
Images via Nordstrom: Left and right
Not quite the feel I’m going for. Also, is it just me, or does the one on the left look like something Sookie Stackhouse would wear in one of her fairy dreams?
I headed to Nordstrom last week, determined to knock this purchase off my list. Upon first arriving at the lingerie section, I won’t lie—these are the first offerings I was drawn to:
Image via Nordstrom
But we’re not going out for dinner and a movie—we’re getting MARRIED. So I pressed on.
After a quick walkthrough and a zip through the clearance rack, I purchased a little white pair of panties with cute ruffles on the bum. One and done! Sure, there were a couple of rhinestones on the front… but maybe I could pry them off. I was pretty excited and satisfied with myself. And then I got home, and really took a good look and… these would be way too skimpy for me.
Incidentally, this is when I discovered that Nordstrom will accept practically any return—even wadded-up clearance panties I extract from my purse with a weak, “I promise I didn’t wear these…”
This time, though, the DKNY table caught my eye. And after only one additional shopping trip, I had not one, not two, but THREE potential pair of wedding undernaughties. Whichever two won’t work with my dress, will be coming on our cruise with us.
I loved these, and loved that they had black on them, since Mr. LF lovessssss black.
Image via Nordstrom
I bought these both in pink and nude. But since I’m not 100% on exactly what will show through my dress (I’m guessing nada, but who knows? I don’t want to have to go commando on my wedding day)—I also picked these up:
Image via Nordstrom
All in all, I’m pretty happy with my haul. I’m also really excited that I now have my full “details” bag packed and ready to go—undies, perfume, bracelet, hairpiece, and grandma’s hanky for my stowed-away “something old.”
Did you have a hard time finding wedding-day underwear? Or are you slightly more mature than I am?
Loving how open you are haha…too funny. Nice choice though! And YES, definitely something Sookie would wear in those weirdo fairy dreams.
I totally love those ones from Target 
But the dkny ones are perfect for your wedding!
I don’t understand the flap on that first pair, seems like it would just get bunched up in your bum anyway. I am like you, I wanted something special but not uncomfortable or sleezy. After all if I need help using the restroom I don’t need to be flashing all my parts everywhere. I chose a little cotton lacy pair in blue from VS that had a matching babydoll top. Now I know what I will be wearing to bed too!
It would be great if your husband undressed you on your wedding night and said in his Bill Compton voice “Soooookie Ladyfingerssssss!”. LOL. You would be a wedding fairy.
@Miss Ladyfingers: With ya on the Eric thing. Bill Compton who? 
Great post!! I was actually gifted my bridal undies as part of a bachelorette gag gift (yeap, weird I know). Otherwise, I would have had way too much trouble picking a pair.
I love those DKNY ones, exactly what I imagine for my skivvies. And I totally finished the song in your title…”i see ladyfingers underpants”. Woah, that kind of sounds weird when written out…
You can always wear whatevs you want under the dress and slip into the “undernaughties” later in the evening. BTW, love the undernaughties. And I don’t know if you watch How I Met Your Mother, but I’m thinking of undies a la Lily. She orders special “Property of Marshall” – her future hubby – for the wedding.
Definitely with you on the Eric thing. It’s too bad he’s playing a crazy person in his new movie though. (by which I mean non-vampire crazy person)
I am not a lingerie girl either, but the Hanky Pankies are actually some of the most comfortable thongs I own (I HATE thongs). I got the “I do” pair and a leopard print pair from some bridesmaids as part of a shower gift. I did not actually wear them the day of, cuz really, but I have gotten some use out of them since!
This has been on my mind and Ive been procrastinating!!! Im a full figured woman so I cant comfortably wear many of the sexy stuff out there. Im also in a wheel chair so need something that will be comfy to sit in all day…lol. That being said, thank you for the post…lets me now Im not alone in this search and reminds me to get out there and BUY a pair. Like your selection too!
I love the first pair from Nordstrom! The black is a nice touch I may be weird saying this, but I honestly wouldn’t mind going commando under my dress. I feel more comfortable with less clothing, and underwear just bugs me sometimes so I go commando whenever I feel like it. Also, I hate panty lines
I love the first pair from Nordstrom! The black is a nice touch I may be weird saying this, but I honestly wouldn’t mind going commando under my dress. I feel more comfortable with less clothing, and underwear just bugs me sometimes so I go commando whenever I feel like it. Also, I hate panty lines
“I promise I didn’t wear these…”
I read that and then laughed aloud for a good long while, for at least as long as it took me to read the rest of the post. Hilarious!
I found a pair that were printed all over with text, like a book. No lace, not really a sexy cut (just the regular bikini cut I wear all the time) and I went with those for comfort.
Mrs. Ladyfingers, Saint Petersburg, FL Age and Occupation: 30, Marketing Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Sports Writer Engagement Date: December 24, 2010 Wedding Date: November 2011 Venue: Palma Sola Botanical Park About Me: I hail from Oklahoma, he was born and raised in Long Island. Fate brought us together, and now we live in a cute little rental house with our nutty dog, and our aloof cat. We both love to read, watch movies, explore our town, and laugh like hyenas. When I’m not obsessively wedding crafting, I enjoy stalking style and decorating blogs, making collages and painting, napping, thrifting, rearranging our bookshelves, and being a total weirdo with my friends. Hi!
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