I've worked in three bridal shops and have never seen plastic loops on dresses. Lots and lots of loops made of bias cut fabric though. There are, in tailoring and alterations supply catalogs, pre-made loops for buttons, but they would be tiny and very close together.

Any off-the-rack dress will have these already on them. A pattern should tell you how to make them. Are you adding this lace-up feature to an existing dress?

No not on an off the rack dress, actually I'm making my son's fiance's dress and it is a strapless two piece and I made a mock-up with the eyelets and I just don't like the look. I have seen dresses in retail that have the loops that I described but, cannot find them anywhere! They held a laced ribbon about 1/2" wide. Thanks for the suggestions. Barb

The Home-Sew Catalog has lacing tape. Call them 1-800-344-4739 to request a catalog. or www.homesew.com.
I have ordered from them and have had good results.
Eunice

Thank you so much will try this!