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Just Said Yes December 2023

Can i add sleeves?

Grace, on October 4, 2023 at 4:24 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 5
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Hi brides! I picked this dress a few months ago and I love it. However, it was my intention to get a long sleeve dress because 1) I’m having a winter wedding and 2) I’m self conscious of my arms. I know sleeves are easily attached to strapless dresses but I was wondering, can they be added to a dress that has off the shoulder sleeves? My dress fitting is this weekend and I know I’ll get my answer then but I’m impatient to know if it’s possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Latest activity by Nicole, on October 12, 2023 at 4:51 PM
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    I'm sure sleeves can be added. You can even probably make them detachable. Beautiful dress!!

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  • Keri
    Keri ·
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    Yes. Any decent tailer that regularly alters wedding dresses can add sleeves to any dress.
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  • J
    Super March 2022
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    It totally depends on the structure of the off the shoulder. It might be no problem, or the way it is structured may have unsightly pulling/seaming if you were to remove the off he shoulder to add a regular sleeve.

    If I were you, I would ask to add the sleeve just from the off the shoulder part to the wrist, so leaving your back/shoulders out. You could even do a mesh-type sleeve for a bit of warmth and coverage (and to avoid the issue of trying to match the fabric exactly) without it being a true sleeve and it would look very elegant!

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  • LM
    Super December 2022
    LM ·
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    You can also do gloves. Full and fingerless gloves in pearl, tulle, mesh have been very popular (read also affordable) in the past couple of years and can still cover your arms. From a google search:

    Poor Pinterest download unfortunately:

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    40s-ish screen siren, here in blue:

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    if you remove the shoulders, you can add a wrap with gloves (Karen willis holms)

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    Tulle fingerless with puff sleeves (Etsy)

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  • Nicole
    Savvy July 2027
    Nicole ·
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    DONT DO IT! You look beautiful in the off shoulder!! I personally wanted off the shoulder too because i DID NOT want sleeves, and off the shoulder look kind of provides a little coverage! Embrace your arms! honestly you have nothing to be self conscious about. Sleeves are hot! and restrictive. I know a lot of gowns can look great with sleeves but i personally would not want them. Honestly its up to you! your beautiful with or without.

    Best of luck Smiley heart

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