Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses

• Long Sleeve Wedding Gowns
• Statement Long Sleeves: Bishop, Bell, Juliet & Butterfly
• Short Sleeve Styles: Off-the-Shoulder, Cap & Flutter
• Puff Sleeves & Spaghetti Straps

Long Sleeve Wedding Gowns

Long sleeve gowns offer a clean, elegant look with coverage right down to the wrist, usually crafted from the same material as the dress or a coordinating lace. If you'd rather not cover the arm completely, illusion sleeves and illusion cutouts give a touch of modesty without hiding your arms — ideal for spring and fall when the weather can't decide.

Our favorite long-sleeve style has to be all-over lace, à la Kate Middleton — a classic that's timeless, flattering and perfect for a winter wedding.

Illusion sleeves add coverage and detail while keeping the look light.

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Statement Long Sleeves: Bishop, Bell, Juliet & Butterfly

For drama, nothing beats a statement sleeve. Bishop sleeves billow softly to a neat cuff at the wrist — often detachable on modern gowns — and look fabulous gathered for a boho bride. Bell sleeves fit snugly on the arm before flaring at the wrist, beautifully romantic in lightweight chiffon or tulle for an illusion effect.

Juliet sleeves begin with gathered or pleated fabric at the shoulder before tapering to a slim cuff — couture-feeling in a heavier Mikado. Butterfly sleeves create a wide, winged opening from the shoulder, perfect for 70s-inspired bohemian brides who don't want too much fabric on the body.

Many of these styles are designed to slip on and off, making them a brilliant way to switch up your look between the ceremony and the party.

Billowing bishop and bell sleeves bring romance and drama to a gown.

Short Sleeve Styles: Off-the-Shoulder, Cap & Flutter

Prefer something lighter? The off-the-shoulder is one of the most romantic short-sleeve styles, sitting just off the shoulder for a flirty finish — gorgeous on an A-line or a floral-lace ball gown. Cap sleeves cover the shoulder for a chic, supportive finish that flatters a larger bust and pairs beautifully with a V-neck.

Flutter sleeves are perfect for boho brides wanting a little arm coverage, extending to the elbow or cut short. They're a lovely choice for plus-size brides too, allowing plenty of movement and — in sheer lace or illusion — a hint of skin.

Off-the-shoulder sleeves are flirty, romantic and endlessly flattering.

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Puff Sleeves & Spaghetti Straps

We love the drama a puff sleeve brings — that voluminous, rounded shape with a gathered cuff creates a theatrical, high-fashion finish, usually in lightweight tulle with delicate lace on top. For a one-of-a-kind look, try a layered, gathered puff in an almost flamenco style paired with a slim mermaid silhouette.

And while a spaghetti strap isn't technically a sleeve, it earns a mention: a thin strap in coordinating satin gives a clean, 90s-nostalgia feel with the support many brides want over a strapless dress. Keep all your fitting notes in one place with a free wedding checklist.

Puff sleeves deliver theatrical, high-fashion drama.