Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses

Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses
Fashion trends in bridal gowns keep changing and new elements keep adding up which make them even more grand and feminine. While the off shoulders or thin straps are all time hit options for the wedding dresses, you can now consider getting out of this fashion trend. Just like the white bridal gowns are known to be the ideal ones, above mentioned necklines are also commonly associated with these. But, as many brides are now opting for those bright colored wedding dresses, off shoulder and sleeveless patterns are getting replaced with long sleeves. Long sleeves are the 'in thing' and there are a number of sleeve styles which you can opt for, to make a fabulous bridal gown. Here's more about the classic long sleeve wedding dresses.

Long Sleeve Ideas for a Classy Wedding Gown

Long Sleeve Patterns
There are many styles in long sleeves which can be considered while you decide to have long sleeve wedding dresses. The most popular style in wedding gowns with sleeves is the Juliet sleeve. This sleeve is puffed at the shoulders till 6 inches below the shoulder and becomes tight fitted till the wrist. This style goes well with frilly bridal gowns, but must be avoided by those with fuller arms, as it can make you look fat. Slim brides can safely opt for this style. Poet sleeve is another option for long sleeve wedding dresses. These are lovely styles where the sleeves are pleated at shoulder and continue from shoulders till wrist or just below the elbow, where it is again pleated. Those pleated just below the elbow can further extend freely till the wrist. The bell sleeves are also a perfect choice for long sleeve wedding gowns. Illusion sleeves are a classic option to go for. These are basically tight transparent or semi-transparent full sleeves. Though these cover your arms, the transparent or semi-transparent material used, helps avoid that covered up look. For plus size wedding dresses with sleeves the pattern of slits sleeves is highly popular. More on bridal dresses with sleeves.

Same or Distinguished Long Sleeves
While having those fabulous long sleeve wedding dresses, you have two options. Use same material as that of your dress or go for something different. While using same material you can skip the lining and have those lovely illusion sleeves. This specially looks great for with netted materials. While you go for a distinguished sleeve, there are many options. For a white dress you can have illusion sleeves with a hint of pink, greenish gray or lavender. You can have sleeves made of one or two colors used in the dress. If the dress is single colored, you can have a perfect contrast or matching shade for the sleeves and add a bow or belt or ribbon or embellishments of this color on the main body of the dress. Again, having sleeves in same color and material but sill making them look special with some detailing is a great long sleeve wedding dresses idea. Like for a red wedding gown, you can have embellishments, especially with pearl strands all over the sleeve to highlight it. In such cases, tight long sleeves, illusion or Juliet sleeves look the best. You can add contrast lacing for sleeve border, which look great especially with bell sleeves. A white gown with long bell sleeves having violet or bright pink satin border and detailing can make a stylish and at the same time one of the best long sleeve modest wedding dresses. Here's more on wedding dresses with sleeves.

With these ideas on long sleeve wedding dresses, you can make a truly fantastic outfit. Check out the wedding special issues of magazines and websites that will give you a lot of ideas which will help in finalizing the design. So get ready to look the most charming bride with that elegant wedding gown.