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Clíodhna
WeddingWire Administrator January 2030

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...
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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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  • Amber
    Beginner September 2020
    Amber ·
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    My dress is like a halter top. But I love both sleeves and strapless.
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  • Katie
    Devoted March 2019
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    Sleeves/straps! I currently don't have anything strapless in my closet, and aside from one or two bad tube tops in the early 2000's, it just hasn't really been my thing. Of course wearing the wedding dress is a once in a lifetime experience, but I didn't want to go so far out of my comfort zone that I would be worrying about my dress vs enjoying our wedding day!

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  • Heather
    Beginner September 2021
    Heather ·
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    I like dresses with sleeves
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  • Meagan
    Dedicated July 2021
    Meagan ·
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    Sleeveless (or spaghetti strap) , maybe 3/4 but definitely not long sleeve. I feel like I would get hot with long sleves after all the dancing
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  • Marquita
    Dedicated January 2020
    Marquita ·
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    Sleeves!!! I’m not big on strapless dresses lol
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  • MD
    Super July 2019
    MD ·
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    Strapless.

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  • S
    Beginner May 2022
    Stephanie ·
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    I wanted sleeves BEFORE Kate Middleton wore hers! My dress has sleeves! Smiley smile

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  • Stephanie
    Savvy September 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Straps! I just know if I went strapless, I’d be pulling my dress up all day
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  • Jacquelene
    Dedicated October 2021
    Jacquelene ·
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    This one depends on the dress
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Kate Middleton really did a lot to popularize wedding dress sleeves, didn't she?! I adored her dress!

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  • Paulina
    Savvy August 2021
    Paulina ·
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    I’ll be wearing long sleeves but the sleepless dress here wins! So I vote sleeveless
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  • Alisia
    Savvy November 2020
    Alisia ·
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    Sleeves definitely I cannot stand strapless dresses. They look nice but are extremely uncomfortable especially if you are busty.
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  • Telia
    Savvy May 2025
    Telia ·
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    Cap sleeves or medium with straps
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  • Simone
    Savvy October 2020
    Simone ·
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    Strapless for me.
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  • Roshelle
    Dedicated October 2020
    Roshelle ·
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    I LOVE illusion sleeves. It adds a awesome frame to a dress.
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  • Caitlin
    Savvy September 2021
    Caitlin ·
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    Both! I love the sleeveless look but straps are fun too.
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  • Marlena
    Expert June 2020
    Marlena ·
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    Sleeves. I would feel so uncomfortable in a strapless.

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  • Desiree
    Super March 2020
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    Sleeves. Strapless dresses just made me feel... Naked. And there are so many gorgeous sleeves/straps options, it's just such beautiful detail to turn down!

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  • Brandeana
    Savvy March 2020
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    Sleeves, even though I only have some short sleeves. I adore the look of long sleeved dresses.

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  • Shay
    Savvy August 2021
    Shay ·
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    I tend to like strapless. Strapless can work with more bridal dress styles in my opinion. I wanted to love sleeved dresses but I didn't. Think it can look great but I ended up with a sleeveless dress
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