Wide shoulder strap on one side and a spaghetti strap on the other
Open side with stretch elastic bands. I measure seam-seam and double. I didn't stretch the fabric when measuring. It will stretch 2-3" or more. You can also stitch the bands to make them smaller, to fit your body
This big on my mannequin; the last picture is what it looks like on a person. 
 
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Always use the measurements for each individual gown. Even the same style will run different due to the way the material takes the dye.