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…as in another post about boobs! I know that there has been much discussion on the hive about boobs lately, but I went in for my second fitting the other day and I could really use some input.
First of all, I love my dress, and just for the record, I think the seamstress did a pretty good job on my first round of alterations. While I was there though, I kept having the tendency to want to pull it up in the front, even though it was a secure fit and there was no way it could fall down. When I went home and looked at the pictures, that’s when I began to notice that it looked like the bustline sat rather low…
Mr. D, you know what to do… or what not to do, rather. No scrolling down nor reading further!
Here is the newly fitted version of my dress! Overall, I’m pretty happy with it, and it still needs to be cleaned and pressed of course. But does it look like it’s sitting kind of low?
View from the side, with the bustle up
Is it just me, or does it look like the front of my dress could slip down at any moment?
I feel like the dress would be more flattering if the bustline were higher (I’m thinking one inch below my underarm, whereas it’s about three inches below right now). But maybe I am just being overly critical. The complication is that the torso of the dress was apparently made that way to begin with. The only way to really alter the bustline would be for the seamstress to add additional fabric. That means that the top inch or so would still be of some kind of lacy material in the same shade of white… fabric that will hopefully complement the dress, but given the beading, will clearly look different.
Should I move the bustline up an inch or two? Would the additional fabric look funny, and is it worth it to try? Or is it fine the way it is?
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I think the dress is GORGEOUS, first of all. 
But I can see how if you feel a little uncomfortable about the girls, then it might be worth it to try the extra lace. The last thing you want is to be caught hiking up the dress in your everlasting pictures–whether or not it’s going to fall down, if you have the urge, you’ll probably end up tugging. Overall, I love it!
girl you look hot stuff but wah bam, you blessed with them boobies! i think you look fine but i can see what you’re talking about. ultimately i think that you should base your decision on whether you will feel comfortable in it all day and not be self conscious about it and worry about it slipping on you all day. if you feel that way and think you’ll constantly feel the need to pull it up, i think you should alter it to make you feel comfortable.
If I were you, I would definitely want it moved up. My brother got married this past December and whenever my sister-in-law raised her arms up (to hug my brother, dance with him, etc.), she almost popped out of her dress every time. I wouldn’t want to have to worry about that, especially in front of all my family and friends!
the dress looks awesome on you. i really love how it fits. actually would you mind sharing where you got your gown altered? was it in socal or norcal? =)
beautiful dress! but i totally see what you mean. i would want it moved up too.
I found the same problem with that Amy Kuschel. It is GORGEOUS though. I bought “Morgan”
I think it looks AWESOME where its set now, but I think you should judge your decision based on whether you think the dress will ACTUALLY slip down if you dont get it fixed. Like PP’s said, you dont want to be tugging on it all day long. are you able to raise your hands up in the air and keep your ladies in the dress? If not, maybe get it raised up, but I honestly think it looks so lovely where it sits now that I would only change it out of necessity
I love it, but I see what you mean. I think it could use a little bit of boning or something, right now it just looks like it’s sliding off you! It’s a totally beautiful dress, and looks great on you, but a few inches up and supported would look even more amazing!
To be honest it looks like it’s pulling your lovely lady lumps down–but I’ve seen that with virtually all strapless, low backed dresses. Are you wearing it with a bra/corset in those pictures? If not, then try it on again with the undergarments and see if it makes a difference.
You look gorgeous!
But I do see what you mean about the top. I don’t *think* it will fall down, based on what you wrote, you definitely want to play things cautiously. My concern about adding fabric would be that it would be extremely difficult and/or $$$ to do it, and might not look so good.
So. Have you thought about fashion tape? That might give you the added emotional security to know that the top won’t fall down.
I think it would look better a little higher up. Since the torso can no longer be adjusted, I would add a little extra fabric. Would it be possible to add the same type of fabric from the main body of the dress so that it peeks our a bit to form a soft sweetheart neckline? The might not make the difference in fabrics from the added portion with the upper part of the dress so exaggerated.
Otherwise, if you think the additional lace is too much and still feel uncomfortable, I would opt for a lacy bolero.
some girls (myself included) actually have a really LONG chest area - i.e. lots of acreage between the collarbone and cleavage. it’s just anatomy. that being said, like all these other women have stated, it’s important that you feel comfortable. perhaps some proper undergarments or boning in the dress to support your girls would make you less self-conscious.
If you were to add something i would perhaps add a lace halter or even a lace bolero to cover some of that acreage, like Sara above has suggested. that would look gorgeous! adding material to the strapless would look strange in my opinion.
You look HOT!
I think it looks fine now, but if it makes you feel uncomfortable, have it moved up
It does seem low. :\
to be honest, i looked at the pics without reading the beginning of the post (cant help it, sorry!) and my first notice was the bust line. i cant say i automatically thought it too low but my eyes diverted right to it. after reading your post, i totally understand how you feel. i think i would move it up, esp since you said you felt the need to hike it further up.
I agree, I think it would look better an inch or two higher, regardless of whether it’s actually going to fall down or not. You want to look perky (heh) on your wedding day, not… well… “droopy.” (not that you do now, but it would look more uplifted with a higher bustline)
I second the idea about fashion tape. I think it’s dramatic the way it’s a somewhat lower neckline and it adds a little something to the strapless look. I don’t think it will actually fall down, but it would suck to be yanking at it all night. I worry that adding fabric will change the overall feel of the dress. I’d try the fashion tape and see how you feel about it.
call me nuts…and bear with me as I haven’t read the other responses so who knows what they said, but i think it looks low. Perhaps you could add a gauzy, ruched/pleated layer along the inside that would come up a bit further…i know i have seen dresses out there like that…
I would move the bust line up and/or use fashion tape. Fashion tape works really well. I’ve captured a few little boobie peek-a-boos on camera (and experienced some myself) so I know how easily they can slip out even though the dress feels secure. Try dancing with your arms straight up in the air. If the nips are close to the edge…then you know it’s too close for comfort.
you look gorgeous and the dress looks gorgeous!! it definitely doesn’t look funny now, but it would look funny if it slipped down during your wedding and you flashed your whole family/friends!!!! if they can move it up, that might be better, but if not, it really looks amazing already!
yes, i would move up the bustline.
BEAUTIFUL DRESS! Would it fit differently (sit higher) if you wore a push-up bustier or something? Right now the bobbies slope down a lot… if they were pushed up making a slope closer to horizontal that might help. The whole thing would raise closer to the level of your armpits.
I agree with Mrs. Bear about the anatomy thingy - long chest area between neck and boobs - I have the same dealio. Looks fantastic with v-neck shirts but with strapless situations - I’ve noticed the same thing - my boobs look like they’re hanging low. Your idea of adding a bit of fabric is a great idea and have you tried a slight sweetheart line? I found it more flattering on my chest - instead of a straight across line. Love love your dress, looks fantastic on you! The back is gorgeous.
i agree, i think ur dress is gooooorgeous. but the bustline might be more comfortable and flatter about 1 -2 inches higher. somewhere right under y our pit. I am also a fan of wearing a strapless w/ a nu-bra to add the coverage and some cleavage.
You look lovely - very flattering dress choice for you - and i agree with everyone else, if you’re going to feel weird about it, it’s worth getting the extra lace.
I think it looks perfect! However, you are the one who has to wear your dress for 8hours or more, so if you feel uncomfortable, you should definitely get it altered. I know that if I felt uncomfortable, it might keep me from fully enjoying myself.
The dress is beautiful and looks great on you, but yah, the bustline looks a bit low.
keep in mind, too, that as the day/night goes on, the weight (however slight) will weigh the top down. I had a light, sheath dress, yet looking at pictures, I see how the dress started to slip down a bit as the night went on (and loosened up a bit too). (I had a corset strapless bra, so that helped, but I could still see the difference as the night went on.
HTH!
You look beautiful! I love the dress on you. Great choice!
My two cents would be get it altered with the extra lace but make sure the alteration is reversible. That way if you don’t like it, you can always just go back to the way it is now. You’ll have both choices at your disposal. Best of luck!
love the dress and the train! I am big on proportion since my torso is long and my legs don’t seem as long as they should be. I would add some fabric to the top after doing some tests e.g. raising your arms, bend forward, etc.
you look great! i am looking at it from a different view. depending on your hairstyle, necklace/earrings, skin color/dress color, you may not want it too low and have hair up no jewelry b/c your waist will sink and the proportion may be off. if adding laces look weird, what about adding a shrug to cover up part of your shoulders? or add tiny laces as straps? not sure…it is a pretty dress!
I think it looks fine but if it makes you uncomfortable (a huge no no on your big day) maybe you could add some chiffon or auther material in pleats or as a swath at the top. Accentuating the difference instead of trying to minimize it. It will still be subtle but it will also mesh in a way that keeps it from looking added on.
Does it FEEL like it’s going to fall? Cause otherwise it certainly looks great as it is!!
woman, you are beauteous. the neckline does look lower than on the average dress. but it looks like the dress was made to be like that, and the thing is, it looks good on you! only someone with your figure could pull it off. you look very “red carpet.”
i’d try the fashion tape first. i feel skeptical that adding fabric to the top will not make the dress less stunning.
The dress is beautiful and looks beautiful on you. But if you feel it is too low my suggestion would be to wear a corset bra and then have them put snaps attaching the dress to the bra - this way it will sit a little higher and it won’t fall down any lower than where you want it to be.
This dress is absolutely KILLER. Wah wah we wah! That dres is on fire!
The dress looks great as you stand and is only ‘boderline’ too low at the bust. The question is, how do you feel when you raise your arms? If you cant raise your arms comfortably (read: without the girls coming out) definitely consider some changes.
Go with your gut - its all about you.
i think you look gorgeous!! the bust line is fine where it is, i think. i tend to have a similar problem with all my strapless dresses, actually, but i think its because i either have a long torso or i simply don’t have enough bust to hold the dress up. ah well! they feel okay to me so do whichever makes you feel most comfortable and most beautiful!
thanks for all the input, yall! you guys are so sweet and awesome. i am so torn! i’m thinking i’ll go purchase a bra with better support and some fashion tape and bring that in with me and see if that makes any difference. i’ll also see if i can ask the seamstress to show me an example of what the dress might look like if i did get it altered. if that doesn’t work out, i’ll for sure be exploring the other considerations you all suggested.
jen, i got it altered in norcal, at lucy’s alterations. i’ll be writing a review once all the final alterations are done!
@Miss Daffodil:
Miss Daffodil- Love your dress! I just joined weddingbee and saw your amy kuschel dress blog, its gorgeous! I just bought a sample dress from there over the weekend, the Antoinette, and LOVE it. It is moderately soiled though… and will need alterations as it’s a size 12 and i’m between 8-10.
How was Lucys alterations? What price range were you quoted?
And did you get your dress cleaned?
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