Would my dress look better without straps? Pic attached

[Tobleronemonster]

Hello!

So this is my second dress Bought my first, fell in love with it, but then tried it on again and... nah, not so much. I think I just got carried away with the whole dress shopping experience Anyway, that dress has since been returned, so was quickly back to square one.

This is my new dress and I love it (have tried it on twice and still love it ) but I'm now wondering if it would be more flattering without the straps. I do like the detail, but am thinking it might be a bit much??..

Also, do you think it needs taking in more at the waist, to give me more shape? I was told it could be, but would still like to breathe.....if possible!

Thanks

[tortelliniforever]

Noo! The straps are what makes it special imo. It's a lovely dress. As for the waist, it's hard to tell from the photo. If it's loose take it in but comfort is important too and it looks fine.

[retirednow]

It's lovely as it is, I like the straps. It can be more comfortable to wear a bra with straps. Are you wearing a veil.

[Greenteandchives]

The straps are lovely. I don’t think the dress would look right without them. Strapless is less fashionable now I think.

[numptynuts]

Definitely with straps. It's lovely.

[OutyMcOutface]

The cups sit a bit awkwardly which makes the straps look weird.

[Poppins2016]

Definitely keep the straps, the dress would be completely different (and not for the better, in my opinion!) if you remove them.

Beautiful dress!

[IAmALionTamer]

I think the straps are part of what makes this dress so lovely. My vote is that they stay.
You look beautiful by the way

[sashh]

It's lovely. It's nice to see straps. You don't want to look like every other bride getting married this year.

[Tobleronemonster]

I think I'm wearing a veil, yes.

[Stormwhale]

Definitely keep the straps. I think it needs an inch off the hips.

[halfwitpicker]

Keep the straps.

[HappyGirl86]

The straps are lovely and make the shape of the dress

[Tobleronemonster]

Ah, so all team strap so far then.

Outy, they do look a bit strange, don't they. I've been assured my boobs won't look bumpy on the day It's not been properly fitted to my body yet.

[glsgow107]

Definitely straps! They're so classy!

[Tobleronemonster]

Oh and thanks for all your comments!

[Mumathon]

Another vote for keep the straps!

[calzone]

Definitely keep the straps.

It’s lovely.

[Twodogsandahooch]

Keep the straps

[Guiltypleasures001]

Team strap here too looks lovely

[FrolickingForklift]

Leave the straps :) it's an absolutely beautiful dress

[GinIsIn]

Definitely straps! It’s just the cups not fitting you properly yet that’s making you wonder

[Tobleronemonster]

Yeah, the cups really aren't flattering. The woman in the shop said that it would be sorted, but I couldn't understand how, as it felt like one of those t shirt bras that you've had too long and they go all out of shape.

[retirednow]

Can you go back for a proper fitting wearing a bra similar to the one you'd wear on the day, or the actual one, they will just take in a few nips and tucks on the bodice.

[Lifeaback]

Definitely keep the straps! They're gorgeous, plus so many weddings Ive been to recently the bride has worn a strapless dress so it's nice to see something a bit different. I'm sure once it's been fitted the cups will look perfect

[HelenaJustina]

Also Team Straps, gorgeous dress. Also think it needs to be taken in a tad more, but please make sure you can breathe, bend, dance etc!