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Okay, first let me remind you: I’m decidedly not well-endowed. This Bruschetta’s “tomatoes” are definitely cherry (not Beefsteak) sized.
I was still surprised, though, at my most recent dress fitting, when one of my, um, tomatoes staged a successful escape over the top of my gown.
At the time, I’d had my arm raised, practicing one of the positions for a swing turn the mister and I are currently perfecting for our first dance. Granted, my arm was up — but it wasn’t, like, hyper extended or anything!
So the gown’s getting taken in more at the bust and waist, since it really wasn’t as snug as it could be. I’m hoping a tighter fit keeps everything properly in place. But I’m also not taking any chances; the seamstress will be adding bra bones to connect my long line to the dress. And as my last line of defense, I picked up nude-colored pasties. Detachable spaghetti straps would likely help even more; they’d also, however, change the overall look of my gown, so I’d prefer to not go this route.
I’d love to hear from fellow cherry tomato gals — Roma and Beefsteak ladies, feel free to chime in as well, of course — who’ve had similar issues. Anything else I can do to ensure the only tomatoes on display are the ones listed on the menu?
I’m basically a B cup, and I’ve had the same thing happen. I’m wear a bustier under my dress that’s a little snug around the chest just incase, because really you never know. I made my dress for me, but slippage happens. Hopefully once they take your dress in a little more, you’ll be okay.
I hadn’t even thought about this. I’m a C with no advice but your post is great! I hope some helpful ideas are shared!
I love this post. I hadn’t even thought about this, so when I finally have a fitting, I’m covering all measures (literally).
I took a risk and went without anything under my dress on the day of! It could have been disastrous, but thankfully it wasn’t. Hollywood Tape helped keep my beefsteaks in place. 
I didn’t have much of a problem since I wanted to add straps to my gown. My BMs were taping their goodies to keep them put in the strapless dresses - cherries and non-cherries alike. They did wear shawls over all the dresses for extra garnishing.
Hi there!
Can you please tell me who you have doing your alterations? I am also a Philly area bride.
lee8837@aol.com
THANKS!
HAHA I like the tomatos. Hope none of us are Heirlooms! (Lumpy old tomatos… haha)
You are hilarious! I am still trying to decide whether I need a strapless bra or not but you may have just sold me. Mine are of the roma variety.
that must have been so unnverving!! Did anyone see?
the solution: double sided tape! It’s the only way.
(but it’s partly why i chose a v neck dress)
too funny! I am wearing a longline bustier but also decided on using hollywood tape - I’m not in danger of any Janet Jackson malfunctions, but I don’t want to be pulling the dress up into the “right” place all night.
http://www.drugstore.com/qxb46107_333181_sespider/hollywood_fashion_tape/hollywood_fashion_tape.htm
Fashion tape has been a life saver for me in just general going out usage. I don’t know what your dress is made out of but it should at least work between you and your bra. Hope this helps!!!
One reason this D-cup bride didn’t go with a strapless dress I wanted the girls to stay in their place!!
My FI and I moonlight in the wedding industry and one of the first things I decided when we got engaged was that I didn’t care if I found my dream dress, there was no way I was going with strapless. It’s not that we’ve necessarily ever witnessed someone falling out of their dress but what I see so often with strapless dresses is that after a few hours in it and some dancing, the heavy fabric starts to drag down and brides are non-stop hiking up their dress. It’s as pleasant looking as hiking up underwear. Granted a photog can delete that photo and a videographer can edit some things - no offense to those with beautiful strapless gowns but it was something I personally did not want to potentially deal with all day.
Well, I’m definitely a cherry tomato. My gown had no boning or structure, and was a bit sheer. There were plenty of peek-a-boo moments. But I ended up using nude, silicone pasties, and they kept me feelind confident.
I’ve got no boobs either and had plenty of wardrobe malfunctions. Double sided tape (the ones made for skin/fabric) is definitely the way to go. I tried boning once and the “bones” did their job…when I torqued my body while dancing, the corset stayed in place…my boobs didn’t.
First off I am LOVING your tomato analogy 
I’m mailing your boob tape to try out
The tomatos are the best choice of words since twister! Baaahahaha!!
And I’m a cherry gal too, to the point that I might be proud if I had anything to pop out haha
I’m nicely-endowed, and I was also worried about popping out, but my dress had boning in all the way over the boob area down to the waist, so it actually had nowhere to go, even if it wanted to - it was all propped up by the fitted part on my waist (I had an A-line dress). I did a lot of jumping with my arms in the air at my fittings, though, to be sure!
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Mrs. Bruschetta, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 25, Communication Professional Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Physical Therapy Graduate Student Engagement Date: November 30, 2007 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: St. Thomas of Villanova Church & the F.U.E.L. House About Me: I’m a self-proclaimed grammar geek who loves singing (like, really belting it) in the car. My mister and I are planning a vibrant summer soiree celebrating our passions – including food and Philly – and when we make it official, we’ll have been together for eight years! Being super competitive is in my nature, and talking excessively is in my genes. I’ve got a terrible sense of direction, but can always easily find my way into Mr. Bruschetta’s arms.
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