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Danielle
Savvy September 2019

To add sleeves or not to add sleeves...

Danielle, on May 12, 2019 at 11:32 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 17

Hello ladies, my dress came in last week and I am sooo in LOVE with it. Fits like a glove, just need a few inches taken off the bottom.

The question is... to add sleeves or to not add sleeves. I really really wanted sleeves and had some cap sleeves custom made on etsy for my dress. They are made to either be permanently attached or to be removable. Do I permanently add the sleeves? Do I use the clasps provided and make the sleeves removable after the ceremony? Or do I not use the sleeves at all?

I love the sleeves and I'd hate to not use them, they just need the under layer added onto them to be more cohesive. They match the design on my dress perfectly. Thoughts?

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17 Comments

Latest activity by Pia, on May 17, 2019 at 9:35 PM
  • Dita
    Expert August 2019
    Dita ·
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    I think the sleeves look beautiful! I would use the clasp and remove after the ceremony, that way you can wear the dress both ways. Like you said, you’d hate not to use them so I think you already have your mind made up and you won’t regret it later on. I love the idea of being able to add/remove them, go for it! 😊
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  • Fenja
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    Agree! I would use the sleeves! I think they look very nice with the dress!


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  • Trista
    VIP September 2019
    Trista ·
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    If it were me, unless you're getting married somewhere that you need sleeves, I would skip them. But, since you already bought them, I think you should use them and make them removable.
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    I'd put them on and make them removable
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  • Chariece & Sterling
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    Chariece & Sterling ·
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    The sleeves should be removable I would wear them during the wedding ceremony and remove them for the reception.
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  • Stephanie
    Expert September 2019
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    I love the sleeves! I would make the, detachable that way you can always remove them for the reception if you choose.

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  • Iva
    Super September 2019
    Iva ·
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    Those sleeves are pretty cute & go so well with your dress! I’d have them attached & wear them at both ceremony & reception. The dress also looks more unique with them, in my opinion.
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  • Hermione
    Expert February 2020
    Hermione ·
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    Is this a Catholic wedding or similar where you need your shoulders covered?

    I would just make then removeable so you can still change your mind as much as you want
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  • Alicia
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    Alicia ·
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    Your dress is gorgeous! Very Gatsby-style art deco! I think the sleeves look great, but I would probably use the clasps, that way you have the option to take them off if you want, even for some pictures!

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  • latasha
    VIP September 2019
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    I would do the clasps that way if you dci you want to do a different look you hav the option to! 😀
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  • Danielle
    Savvy September 2019
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    Thank you ladies for your help!! Smiley smile

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  • Bridget
    VIP August 2019
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    Wow your dress is beautiful! I really like the sleeves with it! At first I had to look back because I didn't even realize that they didn't go with it lol!

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  • Danielle
    Savvy September 2019
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    Thank you Bridget!! I know, she did an amazing job with making them!! They are from Etsy - I just took a few pictures of the design and sent them to her. I couldn't believe how well they matched when I got them!!
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  • Madison
    Devoted May 2022
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    They are beautiful! Do the sleeves!
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  • Mrs. C
    Super May 2019
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    I love the sleeves! It makes it so much more elegant!! Smiley heart

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  • Danielle
    Savvy September 2019
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    Thank you!! I thought so too Smiley smile
    A friend was telling me not to add them, but I think they are a definite must!

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  • Pia
    Super May 2021
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    Add the sleeve it makes the dress look more dramatic/Beautiful
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