“The choice to wear shapewear is a personal one, and while by no means essential, if it gives some added confidence, then go for it,” advises Kate Halfpenny, founder of Halfpenny London. “Some women swear by it, some can’t get on with it at all, and others choose to wear it primarily because it provides a smooth, seamless look under dresses. It totally depends on the individual.”

A lot of thought, attention and craftsmanship go into a wedding dress, and the last thing you want is a VPL on show due to some ill-fitting lingerie or undergarments. So, try not to make it a last-minute decision a day or two before the wedding day, either, as you will want to spend time ensuring you have shapewear that will sit undetected under your bridal look. I’d even suggest wearing it to some of your fittings to be sure you’re happy.

“If you’re unsure of the best style to buy, then always chat to your bridal stylist and she’d be happy to give you personalised recommendations specific to the bridal gown you’ve chosen, whether that be styles to suit a low back or leg split, for example,” advises Halfpenny. “It’s essential to find the closest match to your skin tone, and the edges should never pinch or roll, so if that’s happening, you should try a different size. The perfect pair will be completely invisible under your dress.”

“Non VPL, stick-on bras, nipple stickers, strapless plunge bras – wedding lingerie/bridal lingerie, it is a bit of a minefield,” says Jess Kaye, co-founder and co-designer at The OWN Studio. Her advice is to stick to the styles you usually feel confident in: “comfort is paramount, so if you don’t normally wear thongs, for example, your wedding day is not the time to experiment,” she says.

When it comes to brands, several bridal boutiques have told me that SKIMS is the best wedding shapewear, while on the high street, Marks and Spencer offers a number of clever solutions for under £30. “For shapewear, we generally look to SKIMS, Spanx, Fashion Forms or The Pantry Underwear,” says Kaye. “For nipple covers and sticky bras, we recommend silicone covers like those from Nipples and Nood.”

Ahead, the best bridal shapewear for your wedding day: