Strapless Dress Cover-up

I would take it to a seamstress and see if they cant make one for your dress. Or you could always add cap sleeves. They tend to match most styles and necklines in my opinion.

A lot of alteration places will add straps. If you take them in they can help you visualize with different fabrics.

I have a cover-up for our church ceremony mass.. and it buttons in the back. I will take a picture of it and then upload.

So I actually found it online: http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/wedding_accessories/A072

I am the same way. My dress is also strapless, but I'm getting cap sleeves added. They might be something to consider. Also I would see what the DB return policy is. Maybe order one you like and see how it looks. Just make sure you can return it if you don't like it.

I felt the same way on my big day, but I didn't want to add sleeves permanently so instead I bought a jacket. It surprisingly matched my dress perfectly. Im glad it wasn't permanent because our day was extremely hot for October. I ended up leaving my fingertip veil on the entire reception and it covered my back and shoulders.

Are you wearing a veil? I was adamantly against a strapless dress due to self-consciousness as well, but of course I fell in love with a strapless freaking dress The sales lady told me that illusion-type of tops could be added to them but once I got to a seamstress, it just didn't look right. However, when I have my veil on with the dress, it gives me a great sense of security. I mean, I know it's see through, but just having something covering my back and laying against my shoulders makes me feel so much better about the strapless dress.

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I'm hesitant to have anything added permanently, mostly due to the high cost of alterations. Also, DB does not accept returns at all, especially if a goen has been altered. So, again...mikely not something I'll pursue.

@Mrs. B -- I like the idea of a jacket, and yoirs is very similar to what I'm imagining. May I ask where you found yours? Your veil is beautiful too!

@Summer T. -- I do plan on wearing a veil, although I have no clue what style to look for yet. I probably need to start thinking about that. I need something that would look good with a laurel crown.

@Pinky Winter Promise -- That's an interesting solution. I love the lace detail. It looks like it's very long? Past the waist?

Thanks for the link to that website. I see a few drool-worthy pieces on there!

I understand the concern. Being larger busted, I did not want to be pulling my dress up all night, and I know strapless is going to cause a lot of slippage as the night wears on.

I think straps or a nice jacket, bolero would add something to the dress and give a bit of security to it.