What should I do with these hanging straps? Seamstress recommended cap sleeves that hang mid arm or halter. I am thinking of removing it completely and possibly making it into a sash.
Thoughts?
SusiBtoM
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
Cap sleeves are annoying. They have to be taped in place to keep them from slipping and after a while the tape starts to itch. My 3/4 sleeves had to be taped.
I'd tie the material into a loose halter with a nice bow at your nape. It does not have to be tight to 'support' the bodice. You can always snip off the material if you don't like the look.
Or as another poster said, you can use the excess material to wrap your bo-k.
edited for spelling.
jsha20
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
For the sash, I was thinking something like this:
Celeste617
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
I like the hanging sleeves idea. Such a beautiful dress!
QTKel628
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
If you decide to go with the cap sleeve be careful because I always think that capped sleeves make the arms look bigger than they are. If they don't fall correctly! So make sure to try it out and make sure you love it! I would make a sash like the vera wang pic you posted! So Pretty!
yswedding
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
Posted by jsha20
For the sash, I was thinking something like this:
I'd totally do sash, I think it will accentuate the chiffon even more.
The hanging sleeves at first sounded interesting but I think realistically its a bit messy and a little over the top.
IMO With your shoulders, I wouldn't bother with cap sleeves. I think the sash would do you more good.
Madorie
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
I'd go with a halter, unless you can even out your tan lines this summer.
Cap sleeves are pretty but sometimes really uncomfortable and restricting.
I don't think you need a sash since there looks to be chiffon rouching at the bust. It may chop up your body. The way it is now, you look elongated.
jtgarsik
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
i really like the idea of using them as a ribbon for ur bo-k! as for the dress - it's so pretty as is! the only thing i would do if u really want to keep them on the dress is maybe somehow have them attached to the back of the dress so they flowdown the back??? (but w/out making a sash...i like the front as is!)
good luck with it! be sure to post pics when ur done with it!
jtgarsik
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
ps: halter would be really nice too
stephanienyc2002
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
i love halter! i think it's flattering on most girls
jsha20
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
Thanks again! I think I want the seamstress to try all the looks on me and I will take pics of each before making a final decision. Right now I am leaning toward removing them completely, but we shall see.
MrsQ-in2007
Posted:
Member since
Re: My Dress! Suggestions welcome.
First off, that dress is beautiful!
I think halter would look great - the material is very soft and flowy, so it wouldn't look too severe at all.
Strapless would be very pretty also and I love the idea of cap sleeves, would just have to see pics of how exactly they would be done with that material.
