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If I see one more strapless dress

posted 12 years ago by chiluvr1228
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Please, please I'm so sick of strapless dresses on this show and I don't understand why the bridal consultants don't push the "larger brides" into something that looks more flattering on them. I've seen size 16+ brides with all the back & underarm fat protruding over the top of the dress and the brides think they look great. What's up with that? Just because it may be the current fashion doesn't necessarily mean it will look good on everyone.

Also why do some many brides-to-be bring an entire entourage with them to pick out their dress? You only need to please yourself and trying to please six people is almost impossible. I brought one person and an instant camera (it was the 80's) so I could see myself in the dress other than the mirror.

I enjoyed this show the first couple of times I watched it but after that, the only thing that changes is the bride; everything else is the same.

[–] Lovetvshows 12 years ago

I am also tired of the strapless dresses. I don't know when this trend will end. I remember one show were the consultant said that they have 2,000 dresses but when a bride asked for a dress with sleeves she said the choices were limited. Why are they offering so many dresses if the majority are strapless? The owners of these bridal salons should offer different styles of dresses. Not all brides want strapless dresses.

[–] MsGAPeach 12 years ago

I'd want straps or sleeves. Nothing like having to tug up a strapless top all night long. At least they don't fuss about small budgets like the one in NY does and their dresses look just as good. Can't say much on the bridesmaid dresses though, they're hidious.

Also tired of hearing about what their fiance will think of the dress. Most men don't care what you wear or even notice.

[–] WhiteHeron 11 years ago

The stores can only offer what the designers create so it isn't their fault there aren't any gowns with sleeves. I had hoped that Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen dress would influence other designers and bridal wear manufacturers to make some gowns with sleeves, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen.

Strapless gowns are flattering to very few body types so it's too bad this is the trend that won't die.

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[–] kellydofc 11 years ago

It's because strapless gowns are easier to make and easier to fit. I wouldn't expect a change any time soon.

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[–] WhiteHeron 11 years ago

Yes, I know they're easier to make. They're cheaper to produce, also.

[–] AllenRes 12 years ago

I stopped watching after the drama from the bridesmaids and family members. The show isnt enjoyable watching a woman being berated by others over something she actually loved in the changing room. I don't know why a bride is expected to please all her catty friends?

I brought my husband with my while dress shopping. I ended up with the dress I loved without a bunch of hens in the background giving me advice over a dress they were not paying for in the first place.

[–] chiluvr1228 12 years ago

And in last night's episode the bride brought her "8 year old best friend" who was a Honey Boo Boo wanna be and seemed to be calling the shots. It's gets really annoying after awhile.

[–] RowenaMorgan 11 years ago

I wore a strapless dress for our wedding (it was an outdoor ceremony in July). A wedding dress is one of the only items of clothing that are fit directly to your body. I was also concerned about it slipping, but honestly, you are wrapped into that thing so snugly that it doesn't go anywhere (and I'm of average build). I think if I had gotten married in a season other than summer, however, I probably would have gotten a dress with straps or even cap sleeves.

[–] witchaphrodite 11 years ago

You contradict yourself in your post. First you say that certain brides shouldn't wear certain types of dresses, even though the brides themselves seem to like the way they look. But then you say that they should p[lease themselves. Are they only allowed to please themselves if they pick what you personally happen to like?

Straps or sleeves can always be added in alterations if that is what a bride likes or wants.

[–] Minae 11 years ago

Personally, I love strapless. It's way more comfortable and less warm than being covered in sleeves. And as someone else stated, sleeves can always be added :D

[–] jabell 10 years ago

Two of my daughters wore strapless, but neither had a sweetheart neckline. The third wore sleeves with big puffs. I wish she had chosen another gown, as she is petite and the dress totally overwhelmed her. But it was her choice (she had been in charge of the bridal fair at the department store where she worked), and neither her sisters nor I would have "rained on her parade." Oldest daughter, however, found a simple but elegant Priscilla of Boston gown that we all loved--except for her grandmother, who was paying for it. She wore one that Grandma liked instead. It was beautiful, but I preferred the first one, and I think she did too.

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[–] sarahliz1624 8 years ago

I worked in a bridal salon. 85+ percent of bridal gowns are stapless. That's just the way it is. You have to have them altered to put straps or sleeves on them now. Realize that the sample sizes on larger girls are probably a size 10 and a B cup (Hence the clips in the back) so once it is made for them the cup will be opened, the neckline can generally be raised and it will be sized appropriately. It won't look like the plus size sample dress.

[–] Harold_Robbins 8 years ago

I don't have a problem with the strapless dresses - rather, I have a problem with all the tattooed arms, chests, and backs that they leave uncovered. I actually thought one woman had a deformed or disfigured arm - turned out it was almost completely covered with tattoos.

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