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Clíodhna
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Dress Duels: Sleeves or Strapless?

Clíodhna, on December 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 137

Would you rather have a dress with some type of sleeve (off-the-shoulder, cap, 3/4, illusion, etc.)? Or go completely strapless? Which style has you vote, sleeves or strapless? Sleeves? Photo by JulieReichPhoto in San Diego, CA Or Strapless? Photo by Sara Ozim Photography in Orlando, FL Next...

Would you rather have a dress with some type of sleeve (off-the-shoulder, cap, 3/4, illusion, etc.)? Or go completely strapless? Which style has you vote, sleeves or strapless?


Sleeves?

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Photo by JulieReichPhoto in San Diego, CA


Or Strapless?

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Photo by Sara Ozim Photography in Orlando, FL



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137 Comments

  • Brianna
    Devoted April 2025
    Brianna ·
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    Since I'm getting married in August, my dress has no sleeves. If I got married in the winter I would definitely love the long sleeves or an illusion dress
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  • Aimee
    Super July 2021
    Aimee ·
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    I love the look of strapless dresses but with sleeves are more functional and comfortable.

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  • Katlyn
    Devoted December 2021
    Katlyn ·
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    Torn on this one. I love sleeves and my gown has sleeves, but I think strapless is just as fabulous.

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  • Kaylynn
    Dedicated June 2020
    Kaylynn ·
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    I have a spaghetti strap that looks real cute and I love it but I also loved a sheer lace sleeve that adds a little texture!
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  • Jill
    Expert April 2020
    Jill ·
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    Sleeves 100%

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  • Madelyn
    Dedicated June 2020
    Madelyn ·
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    Sleeves! I hate strapless- I don’t like pulling up my dress or bra all day.
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  • LaToia
    Savvy June 2022
    LaToia ·
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    Gotta go Strapless!!!

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  • Fenja
    VIP August 2021
    Fenja ·
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    100% sleeves! I like the look of sleeveless, but I cannot stand when people have to pull up the dress because it doesn't hold up!

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  • Tracy
    Dedicated August 2020
    Tracy ·
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    Sleeves! Any length, I didn't want to worry about having a strapless dress

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  • K
    Savvy April 2020
    Kristie ·
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    I love the illusion neckline in my dress so I’m going to say both because I think it’s most comfortable!
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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
    Ashley ·
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    Never thought I'd say this, but strapless! Mine is strapless and I never thought I'd get a strapless gown because I'm very busty.

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  • K
    Dedicated June 2020
    Kalie ·
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    Strapless, I think both are great, but strapless shows off a little bit more. Plus with tattoos on my collar bone and the back of my shoulder, strapless was the way to go for me!
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  • Paige
    Savvy May 2021
    Paige ·
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    Being a blessed bust full beauty that I am I’d have to say sleeves or some kind of straps. Strapless is not an option but looks gorgeous on any bride that can make it look unique!
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  • Benya
    Dedicated May 2021
    Benya ·
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    I feel that sleeves or straps give more opportunity for the back of the dress to be more interesting
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  • Sweet'N'Rhodes
    Devoted March 2022
    Sweet'N'Rhodes ·
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    Sleeves, mainly because I am so sick of strapless dresses. How long have they been in fashion now? Next!

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  • Tayla
    Dedicated March 2020
    Tayla ·
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    I actually wanted sleeves to begin with.. but ended up falling in love with a strapless dress ❤️
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  • Erin
    Dedicated October 2020
    Erin ·
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    SLEEVES! Love the look, I’ve even got full length for my June wedding Smiley smile
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  • Christal
    Dedicated January 2021
    Christal ·
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    I always had my heart set on long sleeves but had to reschedule my wedding date from October 2019 to June 2020. So to my surprise, the dress I selected is an off-the-shoulder illusion dress with cap sleeves with a sweetheart neckline. It looks closer strapless but is not.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Sleeves. I can't do strapless
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  • VIP November 2021
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    Strapless here — BUT I love the look lol sleeves !! I just couldn’t deal with it for a long period of time so I had to not have then
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