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777Bride Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:35 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:35 PM

Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

Hi all. I've been getting so much great information from reading everyone's posts on this site, so I'm hoping you can help me. I am looking for a bridal gown that is not strapless, nor one with spaghetti straps. I would ideally like a tank style sleeve, but would consider a halter. I do not want to tack on straps to a strapless, as I do not like the look of that. In the stores I've been to so far, they have only had a handful of non-strapless gowns. They have all been apologetic, saying that the designers simply are not making anything other than strapless this season, but that many customers come in looking for dresses with straps and end up settling for a strapless and/or have straps tacked on. I do not want to settle!

I've looked in Princess Bridals (they had a nice one, but I believe it has been discontinued), Bridal Reflections in Massapequa, and Burton's. I have appointments with Bridal Garden in Bethpage and Bridal Suite in Centereach. I'm willing to look at shops in Nassau and Suffolk.

Thanks in advance for any advice you might have!

HearzBellz Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:36 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:36 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

My sister tried on quite a few at Bridal Suite of Bayshore. Also Commack Wedding center had a whole bunch, but it is a little chaotic in there if you go during the weekend.

If you go to Bridesave,com you can look through dresses by the neckline. If you see one you like when you click on the page it will tell you the designer.

Have fun shopping!

ETA: I saw that Casablanca had quite a few when I was looking through websites with her.

ali120206 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:41 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

They do exist. RK bridal in the city has a large selection of gowns by different designers if you are willing to make the trip.

dianadrw Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:41 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

The dresses do exist, they are just extremely hard to find. I was having the same problem because I didn't want a strapless dress and I didn't want something added. I ultimately found my dress at Kleinfeld's. It is an Alvina Valenta. She makes a few w/ the tank style neckline. Here's a pic of mine:

HearzBellz Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:43 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:43 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

Is this the kind of style or did you want scoop neck or v-neck?

These are from Maggie Sotero

Suzannebride Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:43 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:43 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

I got mine at Macy's. Here is a pic.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:53 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

Most (90%) of designers will add any type of sleeve (strap) that you'd like....so don't turn up a gorgeous dress that you fall in love w/based on it not having straps....

reenielady Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:53 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

I found some at Burton's and Lilettes of Baldwin

PS Don't settle you will definately find one -it is just a little more difficult

susdoug Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:58 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 01:58 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

They are out there! David's Bridal had a few, but not many.

dani18 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:01 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:01 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

try jasminebridal.com. They have a bunch of sleeveless dresses online for you to look at and then they have a store locator. good luck! You'll find something!

plainview Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:22 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:22 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

take a look at mine in my album
justin alexander

bournebride Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:32 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 02:32 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

Try Priscilla of boston. My dress has straps on it because I felt the way you did. Pics are in my album.

NYIsleBride06 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 04:00 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 04:00 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

When I was looking, I saw a lot at Macy's and Fantasia (where I bought mine)...

Here's a pic of mine...Maggie Sottero

October Bride Posted: Jul 21, 2006 04:01 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 04:01 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

I thought for sure that I would get a 'tank' style gown...wound up getting a strapless. BUT, I tried on two gorgeous tank type dresses at the Wedding Center in Commack..wish I knew the designer...sorry. I loved one in particular but it was kind of 'summery' and I'm getting married in the fall. But, I see you are a summer bride, so maybe you should check it out! Good luck! I see that quite a few girls posted pics of some they know of and they're all beautiful..... Too late for me to change my mind!

jandt2006 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 06:06 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 06:06 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

this is my dress

roxyvelas Posted: Jul 21, 2006 06:30 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 06:30 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

Bridesave.com or houseofbrides.com is great for ideas then you take the information from some of your favorites to a store close to you to try on.

sr081906 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:36 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:36 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

You can check my dress in my album.

ant n tilde Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:50 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:50 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

i am having the same problem - so far i have found some at jasmine bridal, maggie sottero and forever yours

FM me if you can't find any!!

ALSO - they told me that at a salon i went to. . . like there were NO dresses with some type of sleeve and sorry i just dont buy it. . . bc when i mentioned specific dresses that i saw online MAGICALLY they appeared - so just go to the salon prepared and they will have to get them for you . . .maybe they are in the back and dont feel like getting them ha ha jk

GOOD LUCK!

ETA: I tried on at least 15 at Lillette's. . . just remembered that when i read the other posts!

prinses777 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 07:53 PM

Re: Sleeveless (not strapless) gown

I tried on a TON at Lillettes!!!

Try there! I 100% do NOT want a strapless dress... and I didn't want to add straps either!!!

Def check Lillettes in Baldwin!

Good Luck!

Cheryl826 Posted: Jul 21, 2006 08:15 PM+

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Posted: Jul 21, 2006 08:15 PM