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Ericha
Devoted November 2018

To add flutter sleeves or not to add...

Ericha, on February 27, 2018 at 1:18 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 50

My dress is already purchased (it's the one on the right), but I am trying to decide if I want to add flutter sleeves to it (like the one on the left that I tried on prior, but couldn't afford). When I bought the dress, I was told the excess fabric that will get cut off the bottom should be able to...
My dress is already purchased (it's the one on the right), but I am trying to decide if I want to add flutter sleeves to it (like the one on the left that I tried on prior, but couldn't afford). When I bought the dress, I was told the excess fabric that will get cut off the bottom should be able to be used for the sleeves, and I was quoted an approximate total price of $200 for all the alterations (which is in my budget). My dress doesn't come in until April, but I'm trying to be proactive in the meantime so I'm prepared for when the fitting process for alterations starts.

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  • M&M Bride
    Super September 2018
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    Your dress is gorgeous! I would also add the sleeves

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  • Ericha
    Devoted November 2018
    Ericha ·
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    Thank you!
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  • Ashley
    VIP December 2018
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    I am having this SAME struggle! I love those sleeves! I think your dress looks better with them- but it is still beautiful without. I thought I was going to be the only one going through this dilemma. I'll be doing a post like this when I got in for alterations lol

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  • plangalCG
    VIP May 2018
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    Way to find a dress that is so similar to the out of budget one! And kudos for staying in budget—that’s so hard! I say sleeves too. You could potentially find snap in ones that give you either option and are just a matter of tacking into the dress. I’d say just see if that is a cheaper option!
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  • Orchids
    Master March 2018
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    The sleeves look great, I'd say go for it!!

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  • Ericha
    Devoted November 2018
    Ericha ·
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    Apparently quite a few brides are considering this! Lol! Wearing a wedding dress is already way out of my "norm," so I guess I'm just trying to find a way to make it "fit" me (if that makes sense).
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  • Soon To Be Mrs. Stewart
    Devoted September 2024
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    The straps look beautiful

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  • Ericha
    Devoted November 2018
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    Never heard of snap in sleeves... hmm...
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  • Preslee
    Expert May 2019
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    Yes, I love them!


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  • Alyssa
    Beginner June 2019
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    Love the straps!
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  • Melissa
    Just Said Yes September 2019
    Melissa ·
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    I would add the straps(:
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  • Bliss
    Dedicated June 2018
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    The straps will look great on that dress.



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  • Angel
    Devoted June 2018
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    Love the straps! Not a fan of strapless anything.
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  • plangalCG
    VIP May 2018
  • Ericha
    Devoted November 2018
    Ericha ·
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    Wow. Didn't even know they did that! I'll look into it! Thank you!
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  • B
    Dedicated August 2019
    Britani ·
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    My seamstress made mine removable just for that reason! It’s super easy!
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  • MelisM
    Expert January 2019
    MelisM ·
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    I love the sleeves with this dress!
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  • Mrs. Richardson
    Dedicated September 2020
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    I vote yes for straps
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  • S
    Savvy May 2019
    Sarah ·
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    Team sleeves!

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  • Eamsee
    Super June 2019
    Eamsee ·
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    I vote straps! I think it really adds to the dress and would look great on you.

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