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I'm sorry, but I just don't think cardigans are bridal at all. Some sort of shawl or wrap in a bridal fabric would be better.
@strawbabies: I'm not a fan of satin boleros and I kind of wanted something that I wouldn't have to hold to stay on. Do you think that maybe a lace bolero would work with this dress?
Check out these on etsy http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=bridal+lace+bolero&order=most_relevant&ship_to=AU&view_type=gallery
Oh, you look gorgeous in that gown!
I have seen lots of photos of brides wearing cardigans and i think it looks super cute, unless it is an elegant and/or formal wedding. I wore a cardigan in the evening, but ours was just a tiny ultra casual wedding.
This is a picture of me: ( not stylish but functional)
I've seen shiny silver or gold cardigans that work really well.
Or if you want more casual and want to avoid the satin bolero, i've seen really cute knitted boleros :)
EDIT: By shiny, I mean sequined, not satin.
I think a cardigan could be very cute. Check around the holidays (or for the good sales, right after) for something blingy yet bridal, Christmas is seriously a great time to get white, gold or silver sparkly little covers.
You look amazing in that dress!! It's perfect on you just as it is. I do NOT think your arms look too large at all, and I would definitely not wear a bolero or a cardigan. I think both would compete with or take away from the gorgeous lines of your dress.
To make your mother and FMIL more comfortable, however, you may want to select a very long (longer than the dress), very sheer, no-visible-edge veil, perhaps with some Swarovski crystals very ligthly dispersed on it (to go with the beautiful bling on your gown). Because such a veil would be very long and sheer, it would not compete with the lines of your gown, and it may give you just the little touch that you need to satisfy their concerns. You can allow this to drape over your shoulders a bit in some of your pics if you would like.
If you're looking for some type of wrap in case you are chilly (for after you would decide to take off the veil), I would suggest a sheer, light-silvery wrap that also will go with the silvery bling on your gown.
I'm in your same situation and fully plan to rock a matching shrug or cardigan if I cannot find a sleeved dress I love. I think that to keep it looking intentional, having it the same hue is really important.
Kate Middleton's second dress was strapless and she wore a cropped cardigan that matched perfectly and it looks awesome. (Vogue knitting has a free pattern available based on her look, for those who knit or know someone who does http://www.vogueknitting.com/free_patterns/cropped_angora_cardigan.aspx )
I think you look gorgeous in your dress!
What about something like this? This one is black but you get the idea.. http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Lace-Bolero-84590_Accessories-Sashes-and-Coverage-Options-Coverage-Options
I don't mind cardigans on brides, but I think your dress is far to formal for a cardigan. Boleros are so tricky...sometimes they don't match and look contrived and awkward.
I think you look beautiful!!! I wouldn't change a thing with your look, unless you honestly would feel more comfortable with being covered up. I think it would be a bigger shocker to your FI to own your beauty and strut the aisle just the way you are!
I have the same issue...I hate my arms!!
I didn't know if I was going to like it, but I fell in love with a DB's bolero.....
And as my DH kept reminding me before I insisted on the bolero, the veil (if you're wearing one) will help cover a lot as well. :)
Hope that helps!
@simpleandchic: I like a lot of these ideas! But I also think a cardigan will work great too.
@simpleandchic: I like a lot of these ideas! But I also think a cardigan will work great too.
A cardigan is very casual. Will that more casual feel work with the rest of your wedding? If not, and you need something that is as formal as your dress, a silk bolero may work. I ordered a 3/4 sleeve bolero from an Etsy seller, and it was lovely (http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmpressBride). She'll send you fabric samples so you can get a good color match (to your dress or to one of your colors). Fur (fake or real) or maribou feathers could work well, too.
First off, You look gorgeous in your dress..and I think only you notice your arms.. I myself understand where your coming from b/c the pic of me in my dress, thats the first thing i see is my huge arms. I have been thinking about a bolero. My dress shop said i could order extra fabric and lace thats the same as my dress and have one made.. so I'm thinking about doing that.. Maybe that's something you could do.. so the bolero is fit to YOU.. I was worried about having to squeeze my arms into something.
I actually wore a shear "coverup" and it made a huge difference:
With:
Without:
I got mine at DB for like $30 :D
Here it is (mine was in white)
These are all such great ideas. I think that I need to try on the dress, with coverup/shrugs and see what works overall =)
Thank you so much!
I think cardigans are super cute, and i tried to find one before my wedding just in case but i couldnt find one i liked and then ran out of time. Here are a couple pics of other brides in sweaters.
i love cardigans! i had one but ended up not wearing it - we got lucky and it was super warm here that day but i LOVE Mrs. Cardigan's Cardigan! haha - she turned me on to the idea originlly
stop that nonsense right now!! you look amazing in that amazing dress. do NOT cover a dress like that up. you will be the most beautiful girl in the room, and not because you covered your arms up or not.
besides everyone is going to be looking at that dress and your smile, not your arms. your hubby to be loves you AND your arms.
@Cryssieshine: Love your dress, you look amazing in it! I think I think I would go with a bolero or something to that effect as opposed to a cardigan, which might be too casual.
@lovekiss: I am really into the idea of wearing a black bolero with my dress and having the hardest time finding pics of real brides in a white wedding dress + black bolero. Would you mind sharing some more pics of you in it? Sorry if thay sounds creepy...haha
You look fantastic! Dont sweat the small stuff your arms look fine.
I like your idea of a lace bolero. I'm looking for one for my dress, so I'm a little biased :)
@Cheeks923:Thats a really good idea, because I'm nervous about it not matching. Maybe I will go strapless... I still have a little over a year to work on these arms lol ;)
I think you look fantastic and your arms look fine! But I can understand if you feeling uncomfortable. I've always carried a lot of weight in my upper arms, but for my wedding, I'm letting them go bare and embracing my body and my entire look. You will be stunning!
I wore lace sleeves and personally I thought in pictures [like those of the guests etc] it made my arms look bigger! If the camera doesn't catch good detail or poorlighting they pretty much glow!
A solid cardigan would be fabulous though!
I was really nervous about my arms, which is why I got a lace bolero. It didn't look as obvious as a plain satin one, and it kind of matched in with the dress. Why not try a handful on with your dress and see if any tickle your fancy?
This was mine. :) (My dress was strapless, but there was NO WAY I was wearing it without a cover up.)
Ooh, I love your lace bolero.Where did you get it...and dare I ask, how much? I also wanted something with a little more coverage, but I ended up with a strapless dress. I was also thinking it might be nice to have a little something warmer since our reception will be outdoors and the weather can be unpredictable.
I think that depending on what the weather is like where you are, you may want to buy a wool jacket or something similar which looks good with your dress. If you accessorize with some pearls or bling I could see a deep grey jacket looking STUNNING with that satin dress. Just for some shots/practical wear, you know, not the ceremony/reception.
I honestly think you look great without anything on your arms and I hope you find something that makes you feel happy and comfortable.
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So... the 2nd picture is me in my dress . I love it BUT.... my arms are HUGE! They always have been and I imagine that on my wedding day, they still will be. I'm really nervous about wearing a strapless dress-especially since both my mom and mother-in-law think strapless is really unflattering unless you're super skinny- but I tried on dresses with cap sleeves, off the shoulder, and halters, and I actually felt like they drew more attention to my large arms.
I'm not a fan of bolero's, but I saw a few pictures of women who war cardigans with their wedding gown and I thought that could be cute, especially for a March wedding.
Do you think that would look silly? I mentioned it to my mom and she didn't love it-but I think it could be cute. Here's a picture of me and the dress and of someone wearing a cardigan with theirs. My colors are wisteria and cobalt blue, but the cardigan doesnt neccessarily have to be those colors, It could be light ivory (the color of the dress) if it was an exact match.
Anyway what do you guys think? Do you have pics of girls wearing cardigans on their wedding day? Is it something you've done or would do?