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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Dress decisions: strapless, straps, or sleeves?

Lynnie, on April 10, 2018 at 11:05 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 48

Now that we've got the basics down, let's start honing in on those accents and details!

Is your dress strapless? Or does it have straps or sleeves?


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Photo by Svetlana Photography in Austin

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48 Comments

Latest activity by Kelly, on April 17, 2021 at 1:09 PM
  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Fall Bride ·
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    My dress was a strapless, sweetheart neckline. Didn't really consider anything else.

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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
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    My big annoying request was straps. Most bridal salon attendants rolled their eyes and said a well fitted strapless dress is fine. I know me and I'll still be attempting to pull it up all night even if it's just out of habit.

    Luckily my gown came with straps so I didn't have to add that alterations cost.
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  • Pegs
    VIP July 2018
    Pegs ·
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    I am doing off-the-shoulder straps. There's something so romantic about them. It was my big "must" for my dress.

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  • Kc
    Dedicated December 2018
    Kc ·
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    Mine has an illusion neckline with sort of off the shoulder sleeves but that could be just how it looks on me. Its pretty much thick see through straps that feel like they're off the shoulder
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  • Jen
    Super May 2018
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    I have a thick lace sleeve similar to that of a sleeveless top. They help hold the girls in place since the low back prevents me from being able to wear a bra.

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  • Happy Hedgie
    VIP September 2018
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    I did not want a strapless gown at all! I chose one with 3/4 length lace sleeves.

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  • Michelle
    VIP September 2018
    Michelle ·
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    My dress has very small straps and that’s perfect for me, I did NOT want to be stuck trying to pull my dress up all night. Plus I’m smaller busted so strapless just looks horrid on me
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  • Jennifer
    Master September 2018
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    Strapless & I love it! I have never had a strapless dress that I have to pull up all night.

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  • O
    Master October 2017
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    I wore sleeves, originally cap sleeves, but decided to have long sleeves once the design process started.

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  • Nemo
    Master August 2018
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    I refused to try on anything without straps/sleeves. I hate strapless clothing items and I was not going to wear a strapless dress on my wedding day. I also wanted a dress with thicker straps, the thin straps just didn't feel right to me, but I'm not really a fan of thin strapped tank tops either. My dress has thicker straps and I love it! I either wanted that or a dress that was slightly off the shoulder/cap sleeve.

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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
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    I definitely didn't want strapless - been to too many weddings where the bride is almost bursting out or pulling up her dress all night. Some people can pull one off, but not me. Mine has an embellished illusion neckline.

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  • Stephanie
    Devoted July 2018
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    Illusion neckline!
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  • Ericha
    Devoted November 2018
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    My dress is a strapless, but during alterations we will be adding flutter sleeves! I was told we should be able to use the excess fabric cut off from the bottom of the dress to make it more my size 😁
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  • Brianna
    VIP May 2018
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    One of my requirements for the dress was for it to have some sort of straps. Of course the dress I picked ended up being strapless! I am getting cap sleeves sewn on though with alterations. I never go strapless, and I don't think I would be comfortable in a strapless dress all day.

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  • Josh & Justine
    Super May 2018
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    My dress came with cap sleeves that I hated, so I'm having them turned into straps.

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  • K
    Expert May 2018
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    I went into shopping 100% wanting some sort of straps and/or sleeves.

    I walked out with a strapless gown lol!

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  • Tobemrs.knudson
    Devoted June 2018
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    Mine has long sleeves which I was super surprised that I liked
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  • Jessica
    Super May 2019
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    Straps! I expected to want longer or at least cap sleeves, but.....you know.

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  • M
    Super October 2018
    Michelle ·
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    I am not a fan of my arms so I am looking at sleeves, probably longer but open to cap.
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  • Swtnss238
    VIP May 2019
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    I chose strapless. Never wanted strapless because I'm alittle heavy up top and I didnt want to be pulling my dress up all day. But my dress is designed to stay right were its supposed to be. Having extra support added up top as well.
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