The Ultimate Guide to Curating Your Perfect Bridal Lingerie Trousseau

Shadowline® Silhouette Peignoir Set in Diamond White

Planning a wedding? If ever there’s an occasion to splurge on that truly luxe lingerie or nightwear you’ve had saved on your wish list, your upcoming nuptials is it! And the best part is that you don’t have to limit yourself to a single wedding lingerie set. A honeymoon is the perfect excuse to gift yourself a whole trousseau of beautiful goodies.

What is a lingerie trousseau and why should you create one?

A ‘honeymoon lingerie trousseau’ is simply a fancy way of saying the newly-purchased lingerie you’ll be taking with you in your suitcase, but thinking of it as a trousseau – traditionally, a set of clothing, textiles and other goods gathered specifically for the start of a bride’s newly-married life – can help to put you in the right frame of mind to really treat yourself and say ‘yes’ to those extra-special pieces.

But why purchase new lingerie at all? For one thing, beautiful, bridal-esque lingerie and nightwear will keep that ‘elegant bride’ feeling going all throughout the honeymoon – and beyond! You’ll have far more occasion to wear a gorgeous nightgown in the future than you will your wedding gown, and having one you picked out especially will bring back wonderful wedding memories every time you put it on.

Building a honeymoon lingerie trousseau is also a great excuse to explore fancier options than you might have worn for the actual ceremony. Perhaps, on the big day itself, you were mostly concerned with avoiding visible panty lines under a slinky silk dress, or a visible bra under a V-necked or low-backed one. Your honeymoon is your chance to indulge in whatever makes you feel incredible, whether that’s flirtatious lace panties or a big, billowy robe.

Shadowline® Charming Lace Trim Sleepshirt in Ivory

So, which honeymoon lingerie essentials should you pack?

We can’t tell you exactly which lingerie or nightwear styles to include on your bridal lingerie checklist – that all depends on what makes you feel beautiful or sexy, and it won’t be the same for everyone. However, in case you can’t decide where to start, here are a few suggestions:

Practical yet stylish underwear

You want to be comfortable on your honeymoon – especially if you’re headed somewhere hot, where breathable underthings are a must – but just because something is practical doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty too. Our Satintrique® nylon panties for example are lightweight and allow air to circulate, but their subtle pearlescent finish adds a glamorous touch and many also incorporate stylish lace.

Slinky satin and lace sleepwear

Your honeymoon is not the time for tired old sleepwear that has seen better days. Instead, set the mood for romance by slipping into something silky at the end of the day. Our Charming and Rochelle Satin Sleep collections offer a variety of options including pajama sets, nightgowns and robes which combine softly-draped satin with delicate lace trims, for absolute luxury and elegance.

Shadowline® Rochelle Satin Adjustable Strap Camisole & Capri Bottom in Ivory

A beautiful robe

If you’ve splurged on a premium honeymoon suite, chances are you’ll want to spend some time lounging around and enjoying your room. A robe is a great way to relax in total comfort, while still looking and feeling super stylish. Bonus points if your robe and nightgown match, such as our classic Silhouette peignoir set (which is newly available in wedding-perfect Diamond White).

Tip: you don’t have to save it for the honeymoon. Chic plain satin or lace-trim robes are also great as ‘getting ready’ robes to be photographed in on the morning of your wedding.

Elegant slips and camisoles

Slips and camisoles are always practical pieces of daywear to have in your lingerie collection, especially if you’re going somewhere where you’ll be wearing light, breezy sun dresses or sheer blouses and want to ensure you have an opaque lining. For your honeymoon, why not upgrade from classic nylon or cotton base layers to one of our satin slips or satin camisoles, for all-day luxury?

Shadowline® Silhouette Lace Cheeky Panty in Diamond White

How to choose bridal lingerie for your honeymoon – a few more tips

Choose ‘bridal’ colors

It’s not essential but an easy way to continue feeling like a bride once the ceremony is over is to stick to a honeymoon lingerie color palette that evokes that wedding vibe. Think classic white and ivory nightgowns, perhaps shades of light blue too, and other soft, delicate colors such as a romantic blush pink. Or, if your wedding has a particular color scheme not already covered, that’s a great choice too.

Pack enough!

Who wants to think about laundry on their honeymoon? Make sure you pack enough lingerie and nightwear for the full trip, so you can stay fully focused on the bliss of newly-married life for the duration.

Think ‘suitcase friendly’

In the same vein, your memories of your honeymoon shouldn’t need to include laboring away with the hotel iron to get your new nightwear back to looking crease-free and lovely. So, opt for easy-care fabrics which won’t get crumpled from being tightly-packed inside a suitcase. That means no linen!

Our nylon sleepwear is a fabulous choice because it’s difficult to wrinkle (and any light creasing will drop right out if you hang it in the bathroom while you’re showering), plus it folds up nice and compactly so you won’t be running out of room for your outerwear.

Shadowline® Silhouette Lace Vintage Babydoll Nightie & Long Robe in Diamond White

How to care for your delicate bridal lingerie for longevity

Once you’ve splurged on some luxurious, indulgent wedding lingerie, the last thing you want to do is ruin it in the washing machine. Care for it well, and you can keep enjoying it for years to come. Perhaps that new, timelessly-beautiful robe will even become an heirloom piece you can pass on one day.

Here’s how to store your lingerie properly, here’s how to wash your lingerie in general, and here are a few more tips on how to wash nylon lingerie specifically.

Ready to pick out your perfect bridal lingerie for your honeymoon? Discover the bridal collection now, which includes everything from flirty babydolls through to deluxe, vintage-inspired women’s peignoir sets that will have you feeling like you’re in a 1950s romance novel!