A Tailor’s Guide: What’s Underneath a Wedding Gown? The Hidden Heroes of Support.
A wedding gown may look simple on the outside, but it relies on hidden structure to fit and feel right. This guide explains how bodices, corsetry, boning, and internal supports work together to shape the silhouette and keep the dress secure all day. From built in bust support to waist stays and skirt foundations, every internal layer has a job. Brides learn why dresses slip, wrinkle, or feel heavy when structure is missing, and how proper construction prevents these problems. The guide also breaks down different boning types and explains how support is added without sacrificing comfort. Understanding what is underneath a wedding gown helps brides choose dresses that feel confident, comfortable, and stable from the aisle to the dance floor.