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  • poll: Does the strapless or off-the-shoulder look better?
    Leave the original - off-the-shoulder : (24 votes)
    80 %
    Change it to - strapless : (6 votes)
    20 %
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    futuredrbraun    May 15, 2010  

    I have recently been considering changing my dress to the original style that I was looking for (strapless, sweetheart neckline, corset back) when I started dress shopping. I would just have to remove the straps and add a corset back to my dress.

    However, I'm still waiting for my dress to come in and when I tried it on, I definitely had that feeling that you get when you know that it is the ONE. Now that I'm waiting, I have been reconsidering my decision to go with an off-the-shoulder look.

    I had the picture of my dress edited in photoshop so that I could compare the look of the off-the-shoulder dress with how it may look as a strapless. My wedding theme is classic/romantic (timeless) so please let me know what you think.....strapless or off-the-shoulder? I want my dress to be unique and original, but also have the wow fator. I will be wearing a cathedral veil and pearl accessories :)

     
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    eloping    May 23, 2010  

    if you want "unique and original" then i voted for the off the shoulder... reason being most brides these days seem to have strapless dresses and when i look at your pic i think "oh wow how nice, she has off the shoulder/sleeves"

    loving the train btw... its gorgeous

     
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    I really like the off the shoulder look...Mrs. Avocado looked so classy and elegant in her's! 

     
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    mandalynn17    June 19, 2010   Medford, OR

    I was just thinking the dress reminded me of Mrs. Avocado's!  I agree that off the shoulder is definitely classy and more original right now when soooo many dresses are strapless!

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    Miss Pizzelle    September 5, 2010   New York, NY

    I think strapless looks more clean cut, and I love the sweetheart neckline. The off the should looks more Disney Princess-y.

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    I think the off the shoulder is more classic, elegant and dramatic.  Plus it really accentuates your perfect proportions.  I think you look a little narrow at the shoulders with the strapless.  Ultimately, either would look good... but you got the "ONE" feeling with the portrait sleeves and I think there's a reason for that.  Go with your gut :)

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    katybug    May 22, 2010   Arkansas

    I love the off the shoulder. :)

     
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    FutureMrsBLT    September 12, 2009   Washington, DC

    I also love the off the shoulder look...my only hesitation would be the cathedral veil may be a bit too much with the off-the-shoulder dress (but that is just me). I definitely prefer simplicity. I think the off-the-shoulder look is so classic but unique, but the style may be lost with a cathedral veil.

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    How about a one shoulder design?  I really like the look of the strapless with the cathedral veil. however, it is not unique or different with strapless in and of itself.

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    I personally happen to like the strapless look better but that's just me...I think if you got the 'ONE' feeling from the off-the-shoulder look, then there's your answer...your dress is beautiful, btw!

     
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    AliOopsieDaisy    July 2010  

    The off the shoulder is very very classy and elegant.

     The strapless is a bit more modern, but I think I like that more!

     

     
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    hhcheung2000       San Diego, CA

    I really like you with the off-the-shoulder straps.  I think they look really flattering on you.  I'd also consider either wearing your hair down or maybe putting on a necklace.

     
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    carri38707    May 14, 2010   Chicago; Wedding @ Punta Cana

    First, great job with the photoshop!  I also like the off-the-shoulder. Are you wearing something in your hair on the day?  The reflection in the very left picture makes it look like you have a big white flower on your hair (OK, a bit lower), but made me think it'd look real pretty if you had a white flower or something...just a thought.

    Ultimately though, go with your gut.  I'm sure the right look will call on you!

     

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