THE DRESS The strapless, A-line silhouette is a fashion staple for good reason: It's one of the easiest styles to wear. The full skirt is almost universally flattering, and the cut emphasizes the shoulders and collarbone, areas most women feel comfortable baring. A...

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In the following review, Kauffmann argues that Hare's dramatic works have taken a change for the worse, especially as evident in Strapless.

In the following excerpt, Morrone offers an unfavorable assessment of Strapless, finding fault with the film's casting and characterizations.