HELP! Adding Sleeves to a gown.

I tried on strapless dresses, and the store I was shopping in, offered a lace / illusion style bodysuit! She said they could sew it in, or button it in, so I could take it off after the ceremony.

Mine is a sophia tolli and i had sleeves added that were not even the same vendor but look great. Ask at the place you shop, they probably have some to show you. I told my consultant right off what I wanted and that a small sleeve I liked. Once we found a dress everyone liked she came out with some sleeve add ons that were just right! Really good consultant. She listened to everything I said.

My dress is being customized by the designer to add sleeves. I went to a trunk show and spoke with them about it and they were able to do it. You should go to a salon and ask which designers customize. Mine is Matthew Christopher, I know Augusta Jones will customize and Modern Trousseau also does. There may be others.

First off I love the Duggar reference lol and 2nd, If you don't want that old fashion sort of look theres alot you can do like Cap sleeves, lace that falls off your shoulders but wraps around your arms so your shoulders show a little, 3/4 sleeves, etc. I agree that a seamstress who knows where your coming from and what you have in mind can do anything!

Just a word of caution..7 months isn't that long. When I ordered my dress, I was told 6-8 months for it to come in and then time for alterations.

You could try a bolero or bridal topper to wear over the dress https://laceybellshop.com/wedding/bridal-jackets-shawls-tops/bridal-tops