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7 Oct |
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10:17 am Posted by Nicola |
Monique Lhuillier, Dove ballgown (spring 2013)
- A bride-to-be usually has her wedding dress style and silhouette in mind well before she starts thinking about reception sites, save the date cards, and guest lists. But as trends shift from a-line to mermaid, from empire to asymmetric waist, the one neckline that always seems to reign supreme is strapless. Estimates show that 75% of all wedding dresses are strapless. Read on for the pros and cons of the strapless wedding gown.
Pros
- With so many bridal gowns having long and voluminious skirts, a strapless neckline allows brides to show some skin on top to balance a full skirt and suggest a younger and less conservative look.
- Most women do not wear strapless in their everyday life, thus making a strapless wedding dress even more special and unique.
- A dress without sleeves is much easier to alter.
- A bare neckline will perfectly showcase a beautiful necklace or large ornate earrings.
Cons
- Possible visible tan lines.
- Attention is drawn to the bride’s arms which is often one of those body areas that engaged women most like to tone before their big day.
- For the most conservative and traditional of church weddings, the notion of bare arms is not universally accepted – meaning that a bride whose heart is set on a strapless gown may need to invest in a coordinating wrap, jacket or shawl to wear during the ceremony.
- Risk of having to pull up an ill-fitting bodice while celebrating on the dance floor.
Our list provides 4 pros and 4 cons so the jury’s still out about whether a strapless or sleeved wedding gown may be the best choice. But for the best choice of design wedding invitations online, along with save the date cards, and wedding thank you cards, shop LookLoveSend for stunning high-quality designs that are easily customizable and always ship the next business day.
