Beautiful dress... but rubs around the arm holes

[custardlover]

Ugh - is there anything I can do? I bought the 8 which fits perfectly around the body but rubs (and leaves red marks) under my arms - do I have to get the bigger size, although it won’t look as nice in the body? It’s this and is a Bardot style neck but has a thin band of latex or rubber around the neckline and under the arms which I think is doing it. I was thinking about those blister-prevention sprays (which I’ve never used) - might that help? Does anyone have any bright ideas about under-arm chafing? THANKS!

Can you put sticky tape over the latex strip or peel it off somehow?

You could try putting some micropore tape on your underarms where it rubs.

Have it altered?

Hmmm, just looked up micropore tape - never heard of that; it’s worth a shot, thanks!

I’m worried about peeling the latex or having it altered as I might just ruin the dress when I could just change it for the 10 which doesn’t look as nice but better than me butchering it.

Alternatively, what’s the recovery time from underarm liposuction?

to the liposuction! A competent alterations person should be able to ease the armhole. If you love the dress it’s worth it. If you put on here where you live someone will have a recommendation.