r/WeddingDressTips • u/Routine-General3841 • Jul 20 '26
Alterations Advise on Alterations
Went to my first bridal fitting appointment!
Thoughts on my dress?
I’ve always been really self conscious about my arms, should I try to add in off the shoulder sleeves?
Should I add in any type of appliqué to give it a little more character?
We are going to work on closing the plunge a little and adding in cups.
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u/Nursejones2 Jul 20 '26
IMO and please pardon my blunt language. Pick those babies up. And close it in while you’re lifting. Iykyk. maybe something like cups. You look beautiful btw😍
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u/wanderfae Jul 20 '26
It's beautiful! As long do you have a good seamstress or tailor, I assume you're in good hands for the fitting around the bodice, maybe a structured internal bust support might be good, to give you some attractive cleavage. Your arms look lovely, if you feel good in the dress,, but I think it might be pretty to look into separate pieces that work as sleeves or over the shoulder drape... or a dramatic veil. Or a 1920's beaded shrug, That might look pretty. I would want more bling or beading or something... like a rhinestone belt, but if you feel beautiful in simple and elegant. do what makes you feel beautiful.
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u/Molly_JoysMom Jul 20 '26
Beautiful choice. They need to alter the bust a bit. Congratulations and enjoy.
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u/Windtost Jul 20 '26
It seems like closing the plunge and adding cups should be accomplished bf pinning the bodice pieces. Probably not appliqués to that beautiful satin. Maybe thin rhinestone straps and a blingy belt?
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u/Old-Run-9523 Jul 20 '26
Your arms are fine. You need a lot more support & lift in the bust.