https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:07:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780133 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:41:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 780133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just wear a cami and don't care that the straps are showing, or I'll wear a pullover stretchy bra that looks like a cami, so i don't have to deal with pulling the bottom of the tank top down (hint-- if the cami/tank is long enough-- tuck it into your underwear! Not a sexy look underneath, but it holds the the bottom of the shirt down pretty well!)</p> <p>I have also seen these in the store: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/barely-there-bra-the-bandini-customflex-fit-2-pack-x069?ID=770111&#038;CategoryID=55799&#038;LinkType=#fn=BRA_FEATURES%3DBralettes" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/barely-there-bra-the-bandini-customflex-fit-2-pack-x069?ID=770111&#038;CategoryID=55799&#038;LinkType=#fn=BRA_FEATURES%3DBralettes</a> &amp; Bandeaus%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D22%26ruleId%3D22%26slotId%3D8 </p> <p>Basically you can wear it with the straps up or down (so the straps would be going around your chest), and it comes in fun colors so might look more intentional. But, I felt like it squeezed my boob/armpit fat area too much so I passed on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780104 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:36:02 +0000 Smurfette 780104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: those are great. They carry them at Sage in Buckhead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780056 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:18:04 +0000 cheert16 780056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of adding some lace to the top and adding a matching belt to the lace- then you get to add some more color. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780030 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:09:34 +0000 MsLipGloss 780030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: It looks like the back of the dress is higher than the front? This may sound silly, but, what about wearing it backwards? You could easily make alterations to reposition the belt (just a couple of slits and some fray check) . . . ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780018 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:05:38 +0000 blackbird 780018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, i'm not sure i like the look of the cami underneath. It just draws attention to the fact my boobs are so big, i can't wear the dress as is. </p> <p>I thought about taking the dress off, but then the dress is huge around the waist. So it *does* need a tie of some kind. Maybe a different color? I could probably dig up a belt that works with this dress. </p> <p>If i try to pin it or sew the V part closed, it pulls the side of the dress in. It's not loose enough for that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780012 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:02:06 +0000 tysonja 780012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depending on how the top part of those dresses fit on me, sometimes I simply take a safety pin and pin the v part a bit higher. Or I sew it closed a bit more -- depending on the fit sometimes that's all the extra coverage I need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780008 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:21 +0000 MsLipGloss 780008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Are you going to wear the matching fabric belt, or wear a different belt with the dress (I usually wear one of my own with dresses). You could always use the belt fabric to build up the neckline without sacrificing any length . . . ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-780007 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:09 +0000 JerricaBenton 780007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I think it looks just like a cami underneath! But if you want to alter the dress, I would cut a bit off the length and then use the fabric to extend each piece of the neckline, finishing it off so it looks like a hemmed or wide piping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779996 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:57:17 +0000 LindsayInNY 779996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't tried it but what about something like Cami Secret - you know, the infomercial thing, LOL. Google it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779990 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:56:00 +0000 blackbird 779990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The camis totally ride up, that's my issue with them! and the straps would show. </p> <p>The boob tube would work but i feel like it just screams 'MODESTY PANEL' in an obvious way. </p> <p>I thought about adding a different color panel to the top (coral would be nice!) and then adding a bit to the bottom so it looks more intentional. The skirt's not super short on me right now so if it was a couple inches shorter, it wouldn't be a big deal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779961 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:45:35 +0000 JerricaBenton 779961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: They are awesome! I hate wearing a cami under a dress because I feel like I'm always wanting to pull it down. They have these in crazy colors and prints, too. I ordered a few on Amazon, but I've actually seen them in Marshall's/TJ Maxx since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779936 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:07 +0000 oliviaoblivia 779936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would like nice with a modesty panel of matching lace. Chiffon would be pretty too and a little less dressy if that's what you are going for. If you want it to be more casual you could also add a contrasting panel...coral maybe.<br /> I would take fabric from the bottom because you'd have to take a big section to get the coverage you want up top, but then would have a short skirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779934 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:39:44 +0000 MsLipGloss 779934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: I have never seen one of these . . . ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779927 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:38:45 +0000 JerricaBenton 779927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could just get one of these! I've worn one under dresses like that.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Oops-Boob-Tube-Solid/dp/B005U5K73A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1368538670&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=miss+oops+boob+tube" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Oops-Boob-Tube-Solid/dp/B005U5K73A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1368538670&#038;sr=8-7&#038;keywords=miss+oops+boob+tube</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779925 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:38:18 +0000 Boheme 779925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wear a really fitted lace cami under dresses like that. That way it gives me coverage up top but doesn't give me any bulk around my waist or anything. You could do that or add some lace up top! I have to do that with almost everything v-cut that I buy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/altering-this-dress-to-make-it-more-modest#post-779905 Tue, 14 May 2013 08:34:52 +0000 blackbird 779905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've got this dress and while I like it, it's awfully low cut. I thought about adding some lace to the v-neck portion of it. I could also trim a little off the bottom and add it to the neckline, which would probably blend in the most</p> <p>Any crafty ladies have any ideas? </p> [attach=618/13/mmsj25.448x600.dress.jpg]