https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 07:24:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress/page/2#post-1746059 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:39:51 +0000 Joyce B 1746059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I did not give follow-up before, it's been one thing after the other.<br /> She did not like the look of a cami under the dress. I got her so many cami options to try on that our home looked like another Nordstrom's!<br /> Her friend shortened the straps of the dress and she chose properly fitting underclothes and some gold colored sandals with a nice wedge heel. She wore that for the ceremony and pictures and after that she wore a nice light colored jacket over the dress at the party. I think she looked very pretty and was able to navigate things in a way that worked for everyone. Sorry that I cannot share a picture, she will not allow that.<br /> Thanks everyone for all the great advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress/page/2#post-1746045 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:21:12 +0000 minimalist 1746045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did this go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress/page/2#post-1728616 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:59:18 +0000 Joyce B 1728616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That would be nice, Meredith, although I don't know about pearls for someone very young. A blingy necklace may work but we still want the coverage </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress/page/2#post-1728608 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:42:26 +0000 Meredith 1728608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another option is to find a big statement necklace (pearls?) to fill in the gap. Perhaps that would give the illusion of coverage? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress/page/2#post-1728576 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:58:20 +0000 Joyce B 1728576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a good idea, GF! The thing would be to find a good top for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1728507 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:34:45 +0000 gradfashionista 1728507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might be too late, but a lot of women I know who don't like strappy/strapless/revealing dresses would wear a tight long or 3/4 sleeve, nude-for-them top underneath. I'm pretty used to that look and don't think it's strange, though others might. It offers full coverage and doesn't look obvious in photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1728500 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:18:58 +0000 Joyce B 1728500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jenn, I searched for lace bandeau and placed an order for several.<br /> Thanks, Angie. I hope something works out nicely. It's going to look like Santa came early once all the orders come in which I hope they do on time.<br /> Today I will go buy light blue thread to see if I can somehow shorten the straps.<br /> I really don't know when she is going to try on all this because she arrives on Sat eve and the wedding is on Sunday at noon, it's going to be a busy evening!<br /> Thank you all for the suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727972 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:44:58 +0000 Angie 1727972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fingers are crossed, and keep us posted, Joyce.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727965 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:36:14 +0000 Jenn 1727965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Search for "lace bandeau." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727885 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:38:08 +0000 Joyce B 1727885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Style Fan and Staysfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727878 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:07:46 +0000 Staysfit 1727878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They sell lace tubes online at Nordstrom. You can get them most anywhere. I forgot what they are called though. There is a better search term for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727870 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:42:05 +0000 Style Fan 1727870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen lace tube type tops that cover the bust.&nbsp; I prefer the bra alone but your DD's comfort is important.</p> <p>I don't know where I saw the lace tube things.&nbsp; Sorry.&nbsp; So hard to do when DD is not around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727745 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:16:25 +0000 Joyce B 1727745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it's hard to dress the part. If the dress looks good but you feel uncomfortable is not good and if the dress looks maybe not as good but you feel more comfortable that can work better for you. Maybe sometimes you just have to be a notch less stylish ( and I am not saying this about anyone other than my DD and myself). If you have similar experiences I would love to hear about them.<br /> Thanks again to all of you for your advice and very helpful suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727739 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:56:18 +0000 Joyce B 1727739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diana! That lace is nice! A trip to the fabric store is on schedule for this weekend.<br /> Mauvish, that's a great idea! I have some lace weight cashmere in a very light blue, I can knit-up a basic lace cover in that style, maybe that can work.<br /> Angie, thanks for chiming in. I am sure something from the bra order will work out, I got several different sizes in a few styles. DD did not have too many dress choices at this point, otherwise one with a more covered top would have been ideal. It's hard to work with a dress that is out of your comfort zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727733 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:11:55 +0000 Mauvish 1727733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>there are also these:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5QNMPA/ref=twister_B00J5QNLW4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J.....#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>they work better when they sewn with the lining of the dress or somehow fixed on fabric (glued perhaps)..otherwise they CAN pop out during activities like dancing etc... .... not that it happened to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727732 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:08:58 +0000 Mauvish 1727732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooohh.. Diana, that lace in etsy link is SO PRETTY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727729 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:00:54 +0000 Angie 1727729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce, I do not like the idea of a camisole. It will ruin the dress. Hopefully something in your bra order will work out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727727 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:57:33 +0000 Diana 1727727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found these as well....<br /> <a href="http://www.camibands.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.camibands.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727724 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:48:22 +0000 Diana 1727724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about buying a pretty piece of lace trim and sewing it into the neckline? Something like this: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/233491168/vintage-style-venise-lace-trim-crochet?ref=shop_home_feat_4" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....ome_feat_4</a></p> <p>There's tons of it for sale on etsy, or you may be able to find some at joanns or other fabric stores. I think the lace would look dressy and cpuld be very pretty. I think it might be hard to find a matching color so id probably go for white/ivory or maybe silver if you think white is too "bridal." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727715 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:28:18 +0000 Joyce B 1727715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mauvish, I may need to get your Mom in the conversation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727714 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:26:45 +0000 Joyce B 1727714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The front, Mauvish. I was also thinking of a black or a purple shrug as those are what I have but maybe they are totally out of style? I think (hope) that the bras that I ordered will be OK for the back, otherwise I also ordered the thing to lower the bra back that Angie and Diana suggested.<br /> Zibbets, I may need to go with that. Too bad that it's not the right season to find a delicate cardi in light blue... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727713 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:22:07 +0000 Mauvish 1727713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops: double post</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727711 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:18:38 +0000 Mauvish 1727711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> <p>joyce, excuse my crudeness but what part of dress is her first priority to cover? Front? Back?</p> <p>i was thinking more on the lines of a bolero or shrug or as you said, shawl, but if low neckline is bothering her the most then that needs another solution.</p> <p>I remember being a teenager and feeling extremely aware of any uncovered skin and my mom had to come up with stylish solutions.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727708 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:08:05 +0000 Zibbets 1727708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>^Yes, I would suggest something over rather than more coverage under. Perhaps a shawl or a pretty cardi.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727705 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:05:28 +0000 Joyce B 1727705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also thinking, worse comes to worse, I can lend her one of my shawls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727704 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:04:07 +0000 Joyce B 1727704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's pretty, Tracy! I will need to check it out this weekend. I hope they have a good return policy. Thanks for understanding, you put it exactly how it is, as I want to do my best to help my daughter feel comfortable and not too exposed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727702 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:59:11 +0000 Joyce B 1727702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Aida, the only thing the bride wanted was the color of the dress, she did not insist on a particular style. I also have to look into lace projects, I hope somebody can suggest one to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727701 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:56:18 +0000 Traci 1727701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a long shot, but what about something like this? &nbsp;I agree a cami may be too casual, but I also think your daughter's comfort level in not feeling exposed counts a whole big lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727698 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:49:01 +0000 Aida 1727698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that could work, but you may want to check with the bride to see if that's ok since it would change the dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pretty-cami-work-under-a-party-dress#post-1727694 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:33:18 +0000 Joyce B 1727694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Sterling and Aida.<br /> Any thoughts on a lace insert that I can perhaps knit, crochet or tat although the latter would take much longer? I think I should learn to sew but it's kind of late for this occasion. </p>