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Post by CarolinaKat on May 13, 2015 13:17:39 GMT -5
only when wedged into a dress like that.... right now, I'm a 42C. when I get back to the size I should be, I'll be a 36D. believe me, the opportunities to go w/o a bra are very few and far between. The only time I'm not wearing a bra in public is when i'm in a swimsuit, that I pay a ton of $$ for because it needs an internal bra!! I've never met a dress that could hold up my girls on the own. They broke the one dress I tried it in. Not Fair!
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Post by chiver78 on May 13, 2015 13:20:54 GMT -5
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Post by chiver78 on May 13, 2015 13:25:03 GMT -5
yes, please....
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Post by Cookies Galore on May 13, 2015 13:35:36 GMT -5
Strapless bra with chicken cutlets to help fill out the dress. ewwwwwwwwwww!!! Lol! They're bra inserts!
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Post by alabamagal on May 13, 2015 14:45:14 GMT -5
I was pretty much ewwwwww about the mint green dress
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Post by engineerdoe on May 13, 2015 14:53:12 GMT -5
Strapless bra with chicken cutlets to help fill out the dress. ewwwwwwwwwww!!! I was referring to the removable silicone fillers you can put in your bra to go up a size not actual chicken. In my sick little mind I thought they are called "chicken cutlets" by the cool kids. obviously I am wrong.
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Post by happyhoix on May 13, 2015 14:54:54 GMT -5
I'm stuck on the woodland elf motif. I would like to see that. I saw one young lady on the wedding dress show on TV who bought a very large set of fairy wings to wear with her dress, and her attendants also had smaller sets of wings. They were pretty cute but the DH was dressed kind of like a troll, that wasn't very becoming. She got married in a pretty meadow between trees, which looked nice, but Grandma didn't look too happy trying to navigate the rocky path in her best shoes and nice dress. If I went with the elf theme, I would do the LOTR elves, and afterwards, we would drink a lot and then try to shoot targets with bows and arrows. It would be chaotic and probably dangerous but the wedding pictures would be awesome.
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Post by engineerdoe on May 13, 2015 14:59:33 GMT -5
She's kind of stressed because the bride has been a bit of a pill. The flats she bought were a lace pattern and looked very nice, but the bride nixed them because they were too gray and not silver enough. Ugh. I found a pair of silver hooker high heels and got them as an emergency pair in case she found nothing else. She is tall & has long feet, so it is hard to find shoes on the fly for her. Hooker shoes it will be since she found nothing else affordable or nice. Silver must be out as a color because I remember seeing silver ballerina flats in the past, but couldn't find anything like that in the last couple months (or we are too early for the summer shoes). It's raining, the wedding is outdoors, I think I will tell her to bring the lace flats. Heels might be a bigger problem. If bride wants her to put on the hooker heels for photos, she can; but I think not for walking if the ground is still damp. Are the flats shoes she wants to wear again? An option my be to spray them with some hairspray and a little glitter so they sparkle like silver.
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Post by CarolinaKat on May 13, 2015 15:29:45 GMT -5
I'm stuck on the woodland elf motif. I would like to see that. I saw one young lady on the wedding dress show on TV who bought a very large set of fairy wings to wear with her dress, and her attendants also had smaller sets of wings. They were pretty cute but the DH was dressed kind of like a troll, that wasn't very becoming. She got married in a pretty meadow between trees, which looked nice, but Grandma didn't look too happy trying to navigate the rocky path in her best shoes and nice dress. If I went with the elf theme, I would do the LOTR elves, and afterwards, we would drink a lot and then try to shoot targets with bows and arrows. It would be chaotic and probably dangerous but the wedding pictures would be awesome. I'd be up for that
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Post by t-dog on May 13, 2015 16:00:33 GMT -5
Do you have a Nordstrom? They alter and you might get one of the seamstresses to take it on privately.
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Post by Spellbound454 on May 13, 2015 16:10:42 GMT -5
I'd put it on inside out.... pull out, pinch and pin it at the side seams... take it off and make sure its even on both sides make sure you haven't trapped any ruffles
then run it up on the sewing machine.
I have done this many times. It not that difficult a job
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Post by The Captain on May 13, 2015 16:45:21 GMT -5
I'd put it on inside out.... pull out, pinch and pin it at the side seams... take it off and make sure its even on both sides make sure you haven't trapped any ruffles
then run it up on the sewing machine.
I have done this many times. It not that difficult a job How is it I've lived on this planet for over 45 years and never heard this trick until now!!! (Thinking off all the times I stuck myself instead of my victim when I was taking in dresses)
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 18:01:29 GMT -5
I'm stuck on the woodland elf motif. I would like to see that. I saw one young lady on the wedding dress show on TV who bought a very large set of fairy wings to wear with her dress, and her attendants also had smaller sets of wings. They were pretty cute but the DH was dressed kind of like a troll, that wasn't very becoming. She got married in a pretty meadow between trees, which looked nice, but Grandma didn't look too happy trying to navigate the rocky path in her best shoes and nice dress. If I went with the elf theme, I would do the LOTR elves, and afterwards, we would drink a lot and then try to shoot targets with bows and arrows. It would be chaotic and probably dangerous but the wedding pictures would be awesome. Yes! She would have loved the long dress & put on elf ears too She thought long dresses would follow LOTR theme better. Drinking, Bows, Arrows - did that for the other DD's wedding It was fully themed (renaissance) but the arrows got a little frightening, so we had to put them away at one point and send everyone to the boffer weapon pit.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 18:03:53 GMT -5
Are the flats shoes she wants to wear again? An option my be to spray them with some hairspray and a little glitter so they sparkle like silver. Yes, she would want to wear them again. I'm going to suggest she wear the flats (non-bride-approved) & bring the hooker shoes for formal photos only.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 18:08:22 GMT -5
I'd put it on inside out.... pull out, pinch and pin it at the side seams... take it off and make sure its even on both sides make sure you haven't trapped any ruffles
then run it up on the sewing machine.
I have done this many times. It not that difficult a job That is such a fabulous idea! Thank you. I don't have a sewing machine anymore, but putting it on inside out & doing the pinning that way makes so much more sense! I'll hook up the elastic bits & swimsuit closure gizmo that way so she will see exactly how tight it can go. I obtained materials for 3 of the solutions y'all suggested + stopped in at the bridal shop, who gave me a full set of skinny straps, but confirmed no seamstress to help in this short notice. I'm pretty sure that they reserve any "emergency" seamstress work for the actual brides. I think with the suggestions and tips you guys have all provided that we will cobble together a decent solution!
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 18:15:18 GMT -5
I was pretty much ewwwwww about the mint green dress yeah, I think that was irritation point #1 Unless you have nice rich colored skin, that is not a good color.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 18:17:13 GMT -5
I was referring to the removable silicone fillers you can put in your bra to go up a size not actual chicken. In my sick little mind I thought they are called "chicken cutlets" by the cool kids. obviously I am wrong. oops . . . I'll admit it . . . not a cool kid also not a fashionista! But I knew y'all would have the answers for me. I have learned much today!
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Post by dannylion on May 13, 2015 18:41:34 GMT -5
Do you know anyone in the costume department of a theater? There exists in the theater world a type of double-sided tape that is used to keep performers from inadvertently flashing the audience. It is like flash tape on steroids. It is made to stick to both fabric and flesh and stay put. I don't know what it's called, unfortunately.
It is unlikely that it would be possible to effect suitable alterations in the time you have as the bodice is probably underlined with hair canvas or something similar, which would be difficult to put a seam in, and anyway, you would likely have to deconstruct the entire bodice.
The dress could be hand-tacked to a properly fitting strapless bra at the sides, which might be sufficient for the ceremony and other relatively sedate activities. I would recommend changing into something else for the reception if there is going to be dancing.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 19:12:47 GMT -5
My current thought is to take in the sides. Then add a non-rolling elastic strap around the inside back (3/4" with the bathing suit clear hooks). If those aren't feasible once the dress is here; then we'll sew the bra into the dress if I think the bra is robust enough to hold everything up. I will also sew in the little spaghetti straps so she can pull those out & use them after the ceremony (for dancing and stuff). Hopefully that gets her in nice looking shape.
I was thinking about getting the double-sided tape since they have kits with wide curved pieces that are made for dresses like this. But, I think this DD has the adhesive allergy. I have to check with her, but figured I can run back to the store to get a set if that is necessary and the other fixes don't work. I also thought that the tape probably works fine if you are not moving around too much; but I don't think it's great if you are going to be active. I think she is going to be helping with stuff since the MOH was a total fail on her other assignments; DD is a 'doer' so she will step in and fix. She scheduled a whole second bridal party/hen night since MOH caused a total flop on what was supposed to be the original shower.
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 23:21:39 GMT -5
Members of the IBTC. Especially when you are in your 20's.
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Post by taz157 on May 13, 2015 23:40:23 GMT -5
Members of the IBTC. Especially when you are in your 20's. I haven't been a member of the IBTC since I was 11/12 years old. I can remember once during 7th grade and felt sooooooooooooo uncomfortable. Been wearing a bra in public since then... Even with a reduction from 36DDD to 36C, now a 36D since having DD (who was not breastfed either )...
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 23:56:36 GMT -5
I was IBTC until about half way through college - and even then, I was still a closely affiliated alum. I put on a few pounds since then, and 60% of it is in my boobs. My daughter has several friends that are slightly on the heavy side, and they are starting to get boobs. I told my daughter that she wouldn't have them until at least high school, but when she is 40 she will still be able to eat cake without too much worry.
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Post by msventoux on May 14, 2015 0:11:49 GMT -5
I'm a life-long member. I could briefly mostly fill out a b cup when I gained weight the last couple of years. Of course, now that I'm losing weight they're going away. They either melted away or the fat redistributed to my ass.
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Post by lisamomof4 on May 14, 2015 1:46:29 GMT -5
rockit target sells silver flats online as does payless?? i think...
the dress is actually very easy to take in, DD2 had the same dress for her girls. i don't know how much needs to come in but this is what you do: on the inside open up the lining so you can get to the outside side seam. tac it in evenly on both sides can do with a simple running stitch, then press it flat before dropping the lining back into place...because it is gathered/runched it is forgiving of non-expert hand sewing. don't know how much you need to bring it in but if it's less than and inch on either side then just spot tack the lining into place at the waist (on the inside where it joins the skirt)the main goal is just to not have it rise up over the top. as a second measure if she is going with a strapless (this dress is fully lined so don't actually need one depending on the size of chest) tac the bra (again going from the inside) at the peak of the top of each side of the front bodice to the top of the bra cup...so that the bra sits just a little below the top of the dress.you can also tac the dress to the bottom of said bra cup with just a few points hidden withing the gathers of the bodice...only a few stitches are needed don't go crazy. duct tape is better left for emergency hem repair...in the top of a dress it can get very sweaty and unpleasant. if DD loves the flats hit up a craft store and buy some martha stewart all surface craft paint...a little bottle should run a dollar?? and she has several 'silver' options....
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Post by The Captain on May 18, 2015 16:32:46 GMT -5
Ok @rockit - spill! How did things turn out?
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 17:27:14 GMT -5
Ok @rockit - spill! How did things turn out? The dress worked out fine with the super duty strapless bra sewn in. Hope I can recover the bra back out of the dress without too much damage!! Daughter was spitting nails the day before & day of wedding. Groomsmen did not show up twice (on two separate days) to set up tables. Bridesmaids ended up doing all the table/chair/decoration set up. Then the guys were total d.i.c.k.s before the wedding too. Bridesmaids were not dressed yet, because of doing all the set ups, asked late arriving groomsmen to help with some stuff before they got changed . . . no, the guys wander off and put on their spiffy clothes. All bridesmaids heads explode since they are not at all dressed or made up yet. Daughter does not hold her tongue and starts haranguing the slackers (so sad that wasn't taped!) AND the groom's parents. Wedding goes off with much issue and bullshit crap from groom's mother; stupid demands that disrupted the wedding procession & left 90 year old granny without someone to support her while walking up the aisle. It was a disorganized, uncoordinated wedding that was trying to be fancy (with all the bridesmaids etc) on a DIY budget with everything lobbed onto bride & bridesmaids in the end. Brides family did ALL the food prep, so they were busy working on all that. Grooms family is not impressive. Part of that family arrived, ate, and immediately left. No manners at all. My DD took over part way through the reception to get people where they needed to be for the activities. People were teasing her that she was using her "teacher voice" on everyone. She has NEVER had to yell at a classroom or student in 3 years. I'm pretty sure it was here "I'm livid & you are all adult idiots voice". There was also a small child that was running all over the place screaming for extended periods. Parents would not control the kid, so she did. It was not good. Trying to be fancy without support or services is foolish. They really should have run it as a picnic with a wedding ceremony in the middle. lisamomof4 I saw the shoes on Target.com that you found & they were just what was needed. She popped into the store to get them. I think we were just looking too early before & summer footwear wasn't out yet. Signed, still hating on weddings!!!!
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Post by taz157 on May 18, 2015 17:46:06 GMT -5
Wow on the wedding Rockit! Just Wow...
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Post by lynnerself on May 18, 2015 18:04:00 GMT -5
I'll take it as a cautionary tale. DD is getting married next summer. It's supposed to be "casual". But you're making me even more convinced to pay people to do stuff. (Although DH just had a fit at learning a DJ was going to cost $1000).
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Post by Cookies Galore on May 18, 2015 18:15:40 GMT -5
Ugh! That wedding sounds dreadful!
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Post by Ombud on May 18, 2015 18:27:00 GMT -5
DS'S was wonderful -- sit down dinner in the park for 200 for around 6k (food, plates, DJ, dress, 6 cases wine @ wholesale, 20 champagne from Bevmo, site rental). However I'd have the caterer doing it all knowing what I know now. For Kinders to just do the food was 2k. For them to do the food, serve would have been 2.5k. Thought i could do a better price on servers but big mistake. Stupid me.
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