The beaded straps caught my attention and then I fell in love with the simplicity of the dress. I tried it on along with two others and then I went home and couldn't sleep thinking about THIS dress. That was it, the dress had picked me. I purchased this dress in ivory. I read many reviews online for this dress. All great reviews. Here is one: http://www.weddingclan.com/top-10-simple-wedding-dresses-sober-wedding.html Front Back