Step 1
Add straps or sleeves to alter your wedding dress. A halter top can transforma strapless dress, while cap sleeves add a fairy-tale princess look. Long, lacesleeves add elegance and a vintage feel to your dress. Add a large bow on oneshoulder for a modern, eye-catching attraction.
Step 2
Change the size of your skirt with a petticoat. Reduce the petticoat in yourdress for a more relaxed look. Pile on the layers of tulle or netting for afull, formal look without paying the cost of a couture dress.
Step 3
Embellish your dress with any variety of beads. Sew crystals to the bodice orline the back with pearl buttons.
Step 4
Tie a sash, bow or ribbon around your waist. Let the ends of a wide sashtrail to your train or wear a delicate ribbon with the small bow on the front ofthe dress.
Step 5
Expose your petticoat. Hem up either all or part of your dress to show thetulle underneath.
Step 6
Enhance the dress bodice with a bold brooch. A large colored jewel can spiceup your dress without overpowering the overall look. Jewels placed at the dip ofa neckline will draw attention to the bust.
Step 7
Adorn your dress with embroidery in the pattern of your choice on the bodice,skirt or train. Embroidery can be a subtle white or light champagne color or oneof your wedding colors.
Step 8
Trim the dress with a different fabric such as satin, lace, tulle ororganza.
Step 9
Add a dash of color to your dress. Wear a colored sash, lace up a corset backwith one of your wedding colors or dye the tulle underneath your dress a boldcolor for a fun fashion.