Don’t You Think Strapless Wedding Gowns Are So Cliche?
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Ha ha! I got a good laugh at the post that commented strapless dresses were “dangerous” because the bride could possibly flash her guests! I don’t think she’d have to worry unless she started doing hand stands! Lol!
No, strapless gowns are not “cliche”. I personally had a strapless gown, but it’s because after trying on countless dresses the one I loved was strapless. It had nothing to do with it being trendy or in style. I actually had a very unique train, so my gown was far from ordinary. But then again, to most people all wedding dresses are similar. Do you really recall in detail what the bride’s dress looked like at the last wedding you went to?
I think it’s sad that you would look down on a bride for picking the dress of her dreams because it happens to be a strapless gown. I hope when you get married the dress you love is strapless so you can be your own “cliche”.
I find it interesting that as most of the other posters have said, like 90% of dresses in stores are strapless, but of the last 10 weddings I have been to/seen pictures of, maybe 50% of the brides wore strapless. Maybe the trend is starting to change because it’s obviously becoming more popular to wear a halter or cap sleeve style gown from what I am seeing at real weddings.
It’s probably because of what other posters have mentioned, with a strapless gown, you end up yanking the top up all night. I like strapless dresses, but on a heavy GOWN, it’s just not practical. I have designed my wedding gown with cap sleeves, so I can wear a real bra under it, but also to look a little bit different from all the strapless gowns out there. My mom is making it for me, so it will definitely be an original looking (but still traditional) wedding gown.
Yes I do, in this day and age. It seems like 90% of all the wedding gowns I see are white and strapless. I can’t even tell them apart!
More than cliche, though, I think they’re dangerous- who wants to run the risk of accidentally flashing their friends and relatives on their wedding day when they dance just a bit too vigorously at the reception? I wouldn’t want to chance it.
Also, I have seen a lot of brides in somewhat ill-fitting strapless gowns, which causes them to have to continunally hike up the top of their dress all through their reception. I wouldn’t want to have to deal with that nonsense on what’s supposed to be the happiest day of my life, would you?
I honestly don’t think it’s about being “all the rage.” The strapless neckline, while used a lot, is universally the most flattering for many different body types. While I wish some brides would get them fitted better (I also hate seeing them yank up their dresses all night, Kristy!), I DO think strapless gowns are timeless, and not at all cliche. When they’re constructed well, you don’t need to constantly pull them up, and they look great.
My gown is strapless and it was the neckline that looked best on me. I didn’t get it because it was “the thing to do.” I picked it because it elongated my neckline and made my shoulders and collar bone look really nice. Where as gowns with straps made me look a little stuffy and shorter.
I don’t know that I would say “cliche”, but I would say that its a trend that simply isn’t kind to most figures. I’ve been in several weddings over the last few years and most of the brides went strapless. Most of them pulled it off, but even some of the ones that were pretty slender, ended up with the “back bulge” because the dress has to be fitted so tightly to stay up.
I got marred a few months ago and went in with a firm “no strapless” rule when I tried on dresses and that really limited my choices. I ended up with one that I loved that had off-the shoulder straps. I just felt more comfortable in it.
I’m sure the fashion trends will change in a couple years to something different.
Hey it is all about what looks the best on the Bride. I picked strapless years before the strapless trend began, not because I am some trendsetter, but because strapless made me look very proportionate, where are ss did not….it is all about the here and now of fashion…wedding fashion is definately due to head away from strapless. If you are planning a wedding and are staying away from strapless, I do not blame you and you are a trendsetter!
Yes I do.
I wore one, however, I was disappointed with the lack of variety in the wedding dresses—most are strapless. Although it looks nice, it is not really suitable for everyone and is not always the most comfortable. I would like to see more variety–cap sleeves, spaghetti-strapped, thick strapped v-necks, etc…
i think it depends on the person……….. i got married a year ago, now im quite big, my choice was strapless or spaghetti straps OR big thick straps that look like a total support system, the strapless dress was the nicest, a biggish person in spaghetti straps really just doesnt go, i loved my dress, everything about it, strapless wasnt my original choice but nowadays its mainly all you can buy, if i was skinnier im sure i would have chose a dress with little straps…….. it definately depends on the brides shape
I agree with Kristy and Fizzy. Strapless is a little overdone… and on some brides, it is just not flattering. I hate that when looking for a dress, it seems that 90% of the gowns are strapless. Some are beautiful, but it takes more than being strapless to be beautiful and flattering. I’m in the process of dress shopping for my wedding and I DON’T have my heart set on strapless!
I hadnt ever really thought about it tbh. I will be wearing a strapless dress, but it is white and red with a lot of embroidery so hardly “the norm” As for the problem with it falling down – thats what cleavage tape was invented for! I will be securely taped in on the day so there will be no accidental flashing!
No i don’t. They are a style that suit people with a certain type of body. Only sertain people can pull these dresse off and look really good in them. A lot of people also don’t like straps and they don’t look right on some people. There are a lot of these style dresses around, but there are also a hundred other styles too.
No i do not, i think strapless gowns are still very “in”
I had a very pretty and stunning wedding gown!!
i think some plain strap gowns are horrible or ones with straps that are detailed.
its down to the bride at the end of the day and its people like you who judge others that put society to shame!!!!
Personally I wouldn’t wear one, but that’s just me. I do think designers need to design wedding gowns with more body types in mind, not just the body types the models have. I have seen many people in gowns that were strapless (or just with slim straps) that were very unflattering.
No, I dont. There is a reason why everyone is wearing strapless: its classic and its gorgeous. I see no problem with the overuse of a trend, if its a good one.
However, if you dont have the right body type for strapless, it can go very wrong. Nothing less beautiful than seeing a bride adjust her dress.
Yes and they are not flattering on the majority of women who choose to wear them. However it seems that anything else on the market that is not strapless is frumpy.
Yes, they are so ‘last year’.
But it’s fun to watch the bride – and the bridesmaids – ‘hitching up’ their bodices throughout the ceremony and reception! They don’t think anyone is watching, lol!
i have just chosen my strapless wedding dress and it is so beautiful and flattering. my dress isn’t cliche at all, i love it and it makes me feel amazing.
the trouble is everyones wearing them, and they don’t seem to care if it suits them or not, suddenly woman who wouldn’t be seen dead in public with her arms on show and a tight top are covered in skintight, strapless white satin!
Nope—it totally depends on the bride, her figure and how well the gown is made…some brides were just built to wear a strapless dress!
To rule out an entire style of dress as being cliche isn’t fair…nor is it accurate!
No, surely it is just a style choice, if the dress looks good and suits the persons shape then surely thats all that matters? Or are jeans and T shirts a cliche too?
They’re really classic but I would never want one. This is my dream gown: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?…
sometimes but sometimes they can look soooo gorgeous!
my aunt wore one and she tried on hundreds of dresses and when she found ‘the one’ dress she looked stunning!
No. The strapless look is very trendy right now but is still a very good look.
I think the right gown fitted correctly on certain body types are beautiful.
It is a cliché that most clichés are true, but then, like most clichés, that cliché is untrue.
I think strapless dresses are pretty but they are however NOT for everyone. They don’t appeal to all body types. jmho
they can be because now days it seems like that is all that there is. I am having cap sleeves added to mine because i thought the same thing!!
I have never been a fan of strapless. I wore a halter because that’s what I like (And I got so many compliments too)
I never really went for them, but if someone else wants to wear one, what do I care?
No, but they are passe and ugly. To be avoided.