The Art of Sleeves.

Sleeves Please!

Adding sleeves to a wedding dress can completely change the whole look of the gown. Brides choose to add sleeves for various reasons like comfortability and to achieve a certain style.Sleeves are like people, they come in various shapes and sizes. In our store, we like to have at least one example of the different kinds of sleeves, so that brides can see all of the options.

Our consultant MK states to his brides, “One of the benefits about accessories like sleeves, is that they don’t have to be permanent! Being able to remove your sleeves will create multiple looks and increase your comfortability. Wear sleeves or straps to your ceremony, and then pop them off when you’re ready to dance.”

Take a look at our sleeve breakdown to determine what sleeve could be perfect for you!

Fitted Sleeves

Like we said, sleeves come in all different styles! If there was a classic sleeve, this would be it. The gown pictured below, Kelly, is a perfect example of a full-length fitted sleeve. This sleeve, and a lot of sleeves on wedding gowns are made from illusion, a see-through mesh material. A fitted sleeve is often used by brides that are looking for a more modest or covered style.

Kelly is designed by Essense of Australia and is available in sizes 2-24. Pictured above is the gown in Rum, but it is also available in ivory. Refer back to our blog about 'wedding ivory.'

Cassidy

This gown, Cassidy, is also a great example of a fitted sleeve with a twist. This gown is designed by Lillian West. Like many gowns, this is available in ivory and sand.

Teresa

Teresa, pictured below, is a great example of a fitted sleeve with a twist. It is not common to see a newly designed dress with a solid crepe or satin sleeve. Teresa is perfect for any bride looking for a vintage wedding vibe. Designed by Essense of Australia.

Bishop Sleeve

A bishop sleeve is a sleeve that usually goes from the shoulder to the wrist. Unlike the previous sleeve, a Bishop sleeve is loose, flowy and is often finished with a cuff. Bishop sleeves can also be made into an off-the-shoulder half sleeve.

Mallory

Mallory is made from a light chiffon material and designed by Justin Alexander. This is a great example of a full bishop sleeve that is finished up with a cuff.

Off-the-Shoulder

Like a bishop sleeve, off-the-shoulder sleeves or straps are becoming a fast favorite among the modern brides. The difference between off-the-shoulder sleeves and straps is obvious, but there is a large spectrum for both of these accessories.

Currently one of the most popular off-the-shoulder sleeve style is a blouson or a bishop sleeve. Those are just fancy words to describe a flowy sleeve. Some great examples of this style of sleeve in our store are our gowns Kate and Esme, that are pictured below.

Kate pictured above in a standard and extended sizes. Designed by Stella York.

Pictured above is our gown Esme, designed by Essense of Australia.

Detached Sleeves

Another style of off-the-shoulder sleeve is a fitted detached sleeve. It’s exactly what it sounds like it is. This sleeve is often not attached to the gown but designed and sold with the gown. This style of sleeve has recently become popular because of celebrities like Haliey Bieber. One of our most popular gowns in-store that mimics this style vibe is Giselle. Another new gown in this style is Zendaya, pictured below.

Just like the bridal industry, fashion and trends change daily. Every month, there are new styles and new ways to wear them. This is great for people who strive to be different and stay on trend. Sleeves are a moldable accessory which is what makes them great style option everyone.