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Nessa
VIP December 2017

Did you add any sleeves/straps to your dress?

Nessa, on July 5, 2017 at 11:09 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 35

Show me! Before and after pictures? Considering adding some cap sleeves or off the shoulder straps to my strapless dress. I tried some on when I went for my first fitting but we were in a rush and the one I tried on was too beaded and didn't match. Thinking about going in with more time to try on a...

Show me! Before and after pictures? Considering adding some cap sleeves or off the shoulder straps to my strapless dress.

I tried some on when I went for my first fitting but we were in a rush and the one I tried on was too beaded and didn't match. Thinking about going in with more time to try on a variety, hopefully just lace ones.

I know it won't be the same until I actually go and try it on with my dress, but I'd like to see some examples of those who have done something similar.

Below is my dress and a pic of what I'm thinking of adding, in the comments

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  • cantwait4thedate
    VIP November 2017
    cantwait4thedate ·
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    Thanks Olivia.

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  • J
    Beginner June 2018
    Julie ·
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    I'm having a halter strap added.. ordered a petite so haven't started alterations yet..

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  • Maria
    Devoted May 2019
    Maria ·
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    Hello!

    Congratulations on your wedding! May I ask how easy and expensive it was to have sleeves added to your gown. I am not sure what style dress I want yet, but definitely need sleeves. I was hoping maybe you would have advice as to what dresses styles sleeves can be added.

    Thank you in advance!

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  • R&B2016
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    Hi! I ordered fabric that matched my dress from the manufacturer. It was $550 to have the sleeves added and other alterations, such as length and taking in the waist, done. They built up the underarms on my dress and made the long sleeves with the fabric I purchased (about $275). I would recommend starting alterations early and going with a bridal seamstress who is familiar with how wedding dresses are designed. It’s going to depend on the dress you have and skill of designer if it can be done. Good luck!
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  • Maria
    Devoted May 2019
    Maria ·
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    Thank you so much for the advice and for responding!
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  • Julia
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Julia ·
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    Oh my gosh, this is beautiful! I want to add illusion sleeves to my dress too. How’d you do it?!
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  • L
    Just Said Yes June 2020
    Lena ·
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    Where did you find the fabric/lace for your straps?
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  • QueSeraSera
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    QueSeraSera ·
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    The shop I got the dress from had the various straps/fabric already, so we picked a lacey one that would match the dress and it was sewn on by their seamstress when my dress came in
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  • Mackenzie
    Just Said Yes November 2020
    Mackenzie ·
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    Hey! I have this same dress and am wanting to add something, can I see some photos from the final result?
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  • QueSeraSera
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    Did you add any sleeves/straps to your dress? 3
    Here it is from the front and the back!
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  • Danica
    Just Said Yes May 2021
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    How were you able to add your sleeves? Did a seamstress/store provide the service, if so how much?

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    October 2020
    Allisa ·
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    Can u show pics of ur wedding?
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  • Sierra
    Just Said Yes July 2021
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    Those are exactly what I want how much for alterations?


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  • B
    Beginner April 2023
    Betty ·
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    Thinking of adding straps or sleeves to mine worried about it coming down during the reception or walking down the aisleDid you add any sleeves/straps to your dress? 4

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