special occaision...vanity reasons

felice03
felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok, I know the responses I will get to this...but hopefully in all of the fun will be one or two good ideas.

I am attending a formal event in two weeks...my dress is strapless. I am not as proud of my arms as I would like to be. Is there any "quick fixes" or tips out there? This is purely my vanity coming out...I am not a "quick fix" person as I have lost my weight the right way. I just want to look as amazing as possible that night.
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  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I'm going to say you could cover it up with something like a swan.

    Bjorks-Infamous-Swan-Dress-Love-Hate.jpg

    I don't know fashion all that well, but I know what I like when I see it.
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Hop in the wayback machine
  • Skittlez_
    Skittlez_ Posts: 95
    12 oz curls
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    I'm going to say you could cover it up with something like a swan.

    Bjorks-Infamous-Swan-Dress-Love-Hate.jpg

    I don't know fashion all that well, but I know what I like when I see it.


    I looked for this dress...couldn't find it!
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I'm going to say you could cover it up with something like a swan.

    Bjorks-Infamous-Swan-Dress-Love-Hate.jpg

    I don't know fashion all that well, but I know what I like when I see it.

    :laugh: That would definitely keep everyone's eyes off of your arms. :wink:
  • Skittlez_
    Skittlez_ Posts: 95
    I wouldn't lift any weight of the sort since you are female. You risk getting bluky and having man arms. Id just do some yoga or something.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    Spot reduce....DUH!!!
  • FabMrFox
    FabMrFox Posts: 259 Member
    Wait...what are you telling me? women have arms? Trust me guys are not going to notice your arms
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    I wouldn't lift any weight of the sort since you are female. You risk getting bluky and having man arms. Id just do some yoga or something.


    lolz...
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Just wear some sort of cute half-vest/sweater over the dress if it really makes you uncomfortable. Otherwise, there's really nothing else you can do to acheive results THAT quickly.
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    get a shrug or jacket. many bridal sites have them to match formal wear. There are some adorable styles on dreamprom.com where I found my wedding gown. You could get one in 2 weeks
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    push-up bra...no one will ever see the arms...
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    I wouldn't lift any weight of the sort since you are female. You risk getting bluky and having man arms. Id just do some yoga or something.

    oh, boy...:noway: :noway: :noway:
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    Wait...what are you telling me? women have arms? Trust me guys are not going to notice your arms

    hee hee!
  • Tenster
    Tenster Posts: 278 Member
    I wouldn't lift any weight of the sort since you are female. You risk getting bluky and having man arms. Id just do some yoga or something.

    Is this a joke?
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    Ok, I know the responses I will get to this...but hopefully in all of the fun will be one or two good ideas.

    I am attending a formal event in two weeks...my dress is strapless. I am not as proud of my arms as I would like to be. Is there any "quick fixes" or tips out there? This is purely my vanity coming out...I am not a "quick fix" person as I have lost my weight the right way. I just want to look as amazing as possible that night.

    Wear a "dazzling" smile & no one will notice your arms. :happy: :happy: :happy:
  • sarahg148
    sarahg148 Posts: 701 Member
    I would DEFINITELY do some weights for the arms. It will NOT bulk you up in two weeks, lol. It may give you some definition and tone you up which will definitely be sexy. :) Or just get a cover up like others suggested.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    A lovely shawl or pashmina will cover parts of your arms, and look fashionable at the same time.
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    I'm in the same boat but my event is tomorrow. I'm on the hunt for some long black gloves that will hopefully draw attention away from the upper parts of my arms!
  • Mickeyriv
    Mickeyriv Posts: 30 Member
    I wouldn't lift any weight of the sort since you are female. You risk getting bluky and having man arms. Id just do some yoga or something.

    Is this a joke?

    sigh. really? I hope it is!
  • Cfkearney
    Cfkearney Posts: 197 Member
    Well there may not be enough gym time between now and your event. Some mentioned a jacket or those sweater things that give you sleeves. You could always select a dress that shows a lot cleavage. No one will notice your arms that way. :drinker:
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    Wear a really good bra so the girls are on display, no one will notice your arms. Otherwise, I'd say a shrug or a shawl might be a good move, if you can find one that goes well with the dress.
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I'm in the same boat but my event is tomorrow. I'm on the hunt for some long black gloves that will hopefully draw attention away from the upper parts of my arms!

    It might do the opposite though. I'd check with a good friend to see what they think.
  • Tenster
    Tenster Posts: 278 Member
    Im sorry to say that i don't know of any quick fix's for your arms.

    I would also like to say that lifting weights will not make you bulky, this is a common misconception, people think that lifting weights will give you that stereotypical female body builder look, this will not happen! these women inject testosterone hence why they end up looking like men.

    Lifting weights will tone you up, firm you up, allow you to burn more calories and a whole host of other benefits.

    People who think women get massive off eights are very naive.
  • amyrebtx
    amyrebtx Posts: 27 Member
    I don't know what you look like, but if you're pretty lean biceps can respond pretty quickly to weights. If it's flappy chicken wing triceps that's another story. It certainly wouldn't hurt to do pushups, bicep curls, lat raises, etc every other day for the next two weeks. You don't have anything to lose.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    Wear a striking statement necklace to draw the eye there. Add a touch of shimmery highlighter to your body lotion and swipe it on the tops of your arms from your shoulder to your wrist. It's also pretty on your collar bone. Nothing too disco just subtle shimmer. Bring a cardigan or wrap in case you feel too self conscious.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Do tons of push-ups, pull-ups, and upper body conditioning.
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
    Have you tried Ripped in 30? Jillian Michaels has done wonders for my upper body and I noticed improvement in 2 weeks.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    My arms and shoulders always look best after a challenging workout. I would suggest going for a long swim the night before and lifting the morning of. Maybe don't lift the heaviest weights possible - you want to challenge yourself but you don't want to be so sore that you can't enjoy your special event.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    A little shrug is a great investment. I'm pretty happy with my arms now, but I still get a lot of use out of mine.
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