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Miranda
Beginner January 2020

Dress Alteration Opinions Needed

Miranda, on May 23, 2019 at 1:46 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 10
I bought my dress about a month ago and it would be so nice to hear some opinions on which direction I should go with my dress. The first pic we added straps, I’m having a winter wedding so I think I want to add some kind of sleeve. Then we added a topper to it and I loved the way it looked. We also added a belt, I really liked it at first but now I’m wondering if it gives the dress more of a dated look? I met with a local seamstress and she’s currently making some lace long sleeves (all the way down to the wrist) for me to try. Any opinions on sleeves to the elbow or wrist? I bought this dress for 50 percent off because a local bridal shop was closing, I loved the fit on me and couldn’t pass up the deal and decided to try and make it my own Smiley smile Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on July 5, 2019 at 7:42 AM
  • Jessica
    VIP October 2019
    Jessica ·
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    I'm partial to sleeves as I love the look and mine also has sleeves Smiley smile When I was trying dresses on in the store, I found the long sleeves to be a little itchy.. the dress I picked had a 3/4 sleeve which I love and didn't have the same itchy feeling as the long ones, but you may not have the same reaction. Beautiful dress!

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  • Miranda
    Beginner January 2020
    Miranda ·
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    Thanks for the input! I worry about comfort too, especially with the long sleeves getting hot/uncomfortable.
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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    I like the 3/4 sleeves better than full length. I don't think the belt makes it look dated, just gives it a slightly different look. Both ways are beautiful. You're making it your own, and it's gorgeous!!

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  • Furture Mrs. G
    Expert September 2019
    Furture Mrs. G ·
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    SLEEVES. It looks so beautiful with sleeves!

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  • Trista
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    Trista ·
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    I prefer the sleeves and the belt.
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  • Michelle
    Expert March 2020
    Michelle ·
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    Ohhhh those beautiful sleeves! I love them!! Also loving the belt - I vote 3rd combo!
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  • Nique
    Devoted July 2019
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    Really like the sleeves
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  • Concetta
    Super March 2020
    Concetta ·
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    I love how your dress looks with the sleeves you have in the photo, I think long sleeves would look amazing in pics but you might feel itchy or confined in wrist length for the whole night

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  • Allie
    Master August 2019
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    I love the sleeves and the belt!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    Hey Miranda! How are your dress alterations going? 😃

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