I have four nightgowns and wear one of them every night. I avoid the ones with small straps. I'm sure they would not last. I have a short sating gown with very short sleeves and a full lenght satin gown also with very short sleeves. I also have a full length cotten gown and a short cotten gown, both with long sleeves for extra cold nights. My wife gave me two of these gowns!