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I’ve got this ladybird dress, and the neckline is so low, what would you team it with ?

52 replies

SwanWings · 16/08/2026 17:44

Thinking cami vest but what colour ? And would you get a round neck cami or v neck to try and follow the neckline ?

or would you try anything else ?

I can try fashion tape
but it’s feels a bit odd

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justasking111 · 16/08/2026 23:37

RobertaFirmino · 16/08/2026 19:25

You could try a modesty panel.

They're very useful. I've also bought a few unusual brooches and used those.

watchingthishtread · 16/08/2026 23:52

Something I've seen Trinny Woodall do - see how it looks if you try in on back to front.

ItchySwissRoll · 17/08/2026 09:38

I had a similar problem with a dress OP and fixed it by hand sewing a triangular piece of material on to the v neck. I am crap at sewing but it's been through the wash many times and is still fine.

Best bit about it? The lovely edging is down to the fact I cut up a pair of knickers to do it 😆 You could easily do the same with a cream or red pair!

I’ve got this ladybird dress, and the neckline is so low, what would you team it with ?
TestingTestingWonTooFree · 17/08/2026 12:40

Cream black or red, I doubt you’d find the right green. I don’t think hijab magnets or safety pins would work for this unless the dress is way too big for you, there’s not enough fabric.

AnitaCam · 17/08/2026 12:45

What a lovely dress! @ItchySwissRoll has a brilliant solution, ha, love it, very clever!

MrsBatshitRatshit · 17/08/2026 13:36

I'd sew in a broad band of ribbon or lace in a colour as close to the green of the dress as possible.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 17/08/2026 14:04

Tralalalalatata · 16/08/2026 17:48

Can you go to a seamstress - or do it yourself - and sew up the front a little bit so that it is slightly less low cut? You may find even a cm or so makes all the difference.

I personally wouldn't go for a camisole as it will jar with the dress. Or could you go for a bra which separates as opposed to pushes together/up? I like Livy bras for this purpose

Closing up the front (or addition additional fabric) and or wearing a different bra would be a nicer than a camisole, I agree. IF those solutions provide enough coverage and are worth the the investment in OP‘s opinion.

But a camisole in a good colour and nice material would work with that kind of dress as well… I don’t think it would jar with the dress tbh.

IMightMentionGriddlebone · 17/08/2026 15:18

Does that dress have pockets? Asking because I desperately want to justify buying it!

Whatbloodysummer · 17/08/2026 15:36

Something like this would look good, and should't 'ride up' ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bencailor-Camisole-Spaghetti-Bralettes-Bandeau/dp/B0CR1HFR5P/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7SFI179XM7TW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VY_ahbnlEWz72oqLAuM8lEpAx6wmCh3X5RzZmukiVGLtgXnT61pgYiIXhHVQz2KTQ8mgki980Z6O5ODd01PTUt6VvZTUrl4DWVI4a8l9bMg-TVeBqmN6t8NbBFeTESG5tt6kXkdyfo6_N89qrJEBCWGzKo4Nw4CIK2TySx-RL1cs9fkgq96VfMIp4BfQODmY7I5fPA66C11M-WI4cyHWnqujL2XTGFCTK0sUrfOOyMxurplexG6JP2f7e5Rr0u00W9qC1-1NvC14ukh4H3r4urUD2GgcKdNQR0z9v8jRlrs.yugMUD21vpiI1nektENTQRMwtG8Y0s7CAgl8v9yzeMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen&qid=1786977247&sprefix=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SilRiver-Silk-Cami-Undershirt-XL/dp/B0995JCBCJ/ref=sr_1_15?crid=7SFI179XM7TW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VY_ahbnlEWz72oqLAuM8lEpAx6wmCh3X5RzZmukiVGLtgXnT61pgYiIXhHVQz2KTQ8mgki980Z6O5ODd01PTUt6VvZTUrl4DWVI4a8l9bMg-TVeBqmN6t8NbBFeTESG5tt6kXkdyfo6_N89qrJEBCWGzKo4Nw4CIK2TySx-RL1cs9fkgq96VfMIp4BfQODmY7I5fPA66C11M-WI4cyHWnqujL2XTGFCTK0sUrfOOyMxurplexG6JP2f7e5Rr0u00W9qC1-1NvC14ukh4H3r4urUD2GgcKdNQR0z9v8jRlrs.yugMUD21vpiI1nektENTQRMwtG8Y0s7CAgl8v9yzeMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen&qid=1786977247&sprefix=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-15&th=1&psc=1

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bencailor-Camisole-Spaghetti-Bralettes-Bandeau/dp/B0CR1HFR5P/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7SFI179XM7TW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VY_ahbnlEWz72oqLAuM8lEpAx6wmCh3X5RzZmukiVGLtgXnT61pgYiIXhHVQz2KTQ8mgki980Z6O5ODd01PTUt6VvZTUrl4DWVI4a8l9bMg-TVeBqmN6t8NbBFeTESG5tt6kXkdyfo6_N89qrJEBCWGzKo4Nw4CIK2TySx-RL1cs9fkgq96VfMIp4BfQODmY7I5fPA66C11M-WI4cyHWnqujL2XTGFCTK0sUrfOOyMxurplexG6JP2f7e5Rr0u00W9qC1-1NvC14ukh4H3r4urUD2GgcKdNQR0z9v8jRlrs.yugMUD21vpiI1nektENTQRMwtG8Y0s7CAgl8v9yzeMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen&psc=1&qid=1786977247&sprefix=silk%2Blace%2Bcropped%2Bcamisoles%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-6&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5567371-ive-got-this-ladybird-dress-and-the-neckline-is-so-low-what-would-you-team-it-with

JustGiveMeReason · 17/08/2026 15:58

Defiantly41 · 16/08/2026 19:55

Aah, was anyone else expecting a Ladybird brand dress (children’s brand sold in Woolworths in the 1960s)? Cute dress though!

I only opened the thread to see if Ladybird clothes had made a come back Grin

JustGiveMeReason · 17/08/2026 15:59

QueenClaribel · 16/08/2026 19:16

There was a thread on MN a few weeks ago about people using hijab magnets for dresses with low cut v necks. They might work?

What a brilliant idea.
Smile

lovingthebeachlife · 17/08/2026 16:17

i think you need a straight necklace and maybe lace to match the lightness of the dress

Flatlily · 17/08/2026 16:30

Why would you spend £118 on a dress that doesn't fit and you don't feel comfortable in?

A camisole or modesty panel will spoil it make it frumpy IMO.

Either return it or if you can't, slip stitch the neckline to make the V less deep.

Snuggleup · 17/08/2026 17:01

I really like the dress, you could just sew a button on it or wear a vest under it.

Shufflebumnessie · 17/08/2026 19:44

Would a stitch tool/gun work if you just need to put a few stitches in?

I also read the title and immediately thought of the Woolworths clothing line 😁
Thank you to those who suggested the Hijab magnets, great idea.

sakura06 · 17/08/2026 19:49

When I was pregnant, I had some fabric things that you could wear over undone jeans to accommodate your bump. They sound like the modesty panel people are talking about. I use them now for this purpose!

Manza99 · 17/08/2026 20:20

I often wear a (white or black) bandeau bralette which works well, just have a straight bit of it showing at the v’s lowest point.

Bigbumbigtum · 17/08/2026 23:48

Not tried it but this shows how to fix with a kirby www.instagram.com/reel/DXpXQM-DPT5/?igsh=MTl3MnljNjVla3BhNg==

StrawberryMatchaLatte · 18/08/2026 09:02

It's meant to be a low cut dress. Why did you buy it if you don't like it?

Namechangerage · 18/08/2026 09:43

ItchySwissRoll · 17/08/2026 09:38

I had a similar problem with a dress OP and fixed it by hand sewing a triangular piece of material on to the v neck. I am crap at sewing but it's been through the wash many times and is still fine.

Best bit about it? The lovely edging is down to the fact I cut up a pair of knickers to do it 😆 You could easily do the same with a cream or red pair!

This is very clever but an FYI that my first thought on seeing this particular trim was that you have a pair of knickers tucked in to your top! So if you know you know. Lots of people - blokes or women that don’t wear knickers like that will prob be none the wiser though 🤣

deepseaargyllfish · 18/08/2026 09:57

‘team it with’
Ewww 🤮
Havent heard that phrase for maybe ten years.

bananaobama · 24/08/2026 08:22

a bikini or swimsuit…/looks like a beach cover up

bananaobama · 24/08/2026 08:23

Or buy a bralette

M&S or Primark

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