Would you chop this off? Quick question.

[Laiste]

Look at the back view. The little black strip of fabric across your back thing.

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_007020861294_-1

I bought this yesterday. I was going to cut the strip off, but online the model is wearing it with it on. So is it a fashion statement or a thing to keep it on the hanger?

To chop off or not to chop off?

p.s: if anyone remembers - this is my final decision on what to wear this wkend. With black skinnies and v.high black courts. Old thread here: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/2838914-OH-gawd-Big-night-out-with-teens-20s-help

[ChaChaChaCh4nges]

No. I presume it's needed to make the shoulders sit right. Plus, I like it.

[dudsville]

I think it keeps the top sitting properly.

[dudsville]

Cute top by the way. I used to have something similar for nights out.

[notMarlene]

If you cut it off the top will slide off your shoulders every two seconds.

[Okite]

Hmm, I wouldn't because the fabric looks very thin and slippery and I assume the shoulders would just slip down your arms.

[SloanyAnne]

I reckon you'd be in danger of the whole thing falling off.
So depends on your attitude to risk and public nudity I suppose

[AmethystMoon]

Do not chop! It's what keeps it on you rather than around your waist

[burnishedsilver]

It's part of the top. Don't chop it off. It won't stay on your shoulders without it.

[Laiste]

Ah, it's a unanimous don't chop.

BUT if it was just on looks - and i could keep the shoulders up with the little safety pin on inside on bra strap trick - would you still vote not to chop? Purely going on the look of it? Thanks.

[sunshineglitterprincess]

Don't chop. Definitely don't chop

[Laiste]

Oh and thank you dudsville. It was a last minute snatch on the way to the fitting room with other stuff - i almost didn't bother to try it on. The other bits looked awful and i was all disheartened and DD was getting fed up (3) but this looks gorgeous on and i LOVE it

I've worn quite a few bits of Star by JM in the past. I'd forgotten all about him.

[AutumnalLeafs]

I wouldn't chop it off. If you did, you would need tit tape to get it to stick to your shoulders.

[burnishedsilver]

Just on looks - I still wouldn't chop it. It's nice.

[KnittingPearl]

I don't like it, so would chop it off then use tape or safety pins - or just sew on a thinner strip that is the thickness of the trim - the current strip is too thick, I think.

[clairethewitch70]

Don't chop off. I think it helps the top hold it's shape and it looks good too.

[neveradullmoment99]

The shoulders will fall down. You need to keep the band at the back. Chopping it off will not work.

[YouWereRight]

I'd chop it, and then tit tape it to my shoulders.

[taybert]

Don't chop, you'll be more comfortable knowing you aren't held together with safety pins and tit tape.

[Ginkypig]

See I'd chop it and put a chain in its place so it's like a backlace instead of a necklace

Safety pins work just as well

[OatcakeCravings]

Do not remove it or you will ruin the top!

[WallisFrizz]

What is so bad about it?

[AFierceBadRabbit]

i have a dress from zara with a thin band at the back.
Although unlike yours I have to tie it, like a ribbon.
Looking at the dress you'd easily think it is unnecessary and could be chopped off, but when I leave it untied the chest sags horribly and looks ridiculous.
It isn't just keeping the shoulders up, it's possibly also creating a certain 'tension' that gives the FRONT of the top its shape.

[ILostItInTheEarlyNineties]

If you don't like the strip, cut one end off carefully and try the top on to check it's not going to fall down in a hideously embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on your night out.
Once you've decided, you can sew the end of the strip back or cut off the rest.