A wedding gown with sleeves?

MissyL80 · May 2010

I am getting married this winter, and would love to have a wedding gown with sleeves. But I am amazed at how hard it has been to find anything! Can anyone give me any suggestions or recommend any designers? I would appreciate it!

dizzinea · May 2010

here are a few that I think are gorgeous, Maggie sottero makes this one
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?keywordText=sleeves&keywordType=any&pageSize=15&page=1&style=J192

a brides by demetrios with an awesome jacket
http://www.demetriosbride.com/us/index.php?page=collection_illusions&styleID=2738
actually several in their illusions collection has jackets

beautifullly modest dresses all have sleeves
http://www.beautifullymodest.com/store/wedding-dresses/ball-gown/

an alfred angelo
http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=b5b8b0cc-bdbd-4577-ba71-399c4cd311a7&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=0&colorId1=

there are lots out there, they are just harder to find then the typical strapless, good luck!

aerinpegadrak · May 2010

Anything more than cap sleeves is usually marketed as a "modest wedding gown."

opalsky007 · May 2010

Great links, Dizzinea.

Keep in mind that you may get warm during the day (I did, at my January wedding), and that your most practical option could be a sleeveless gown with a jacket. There are lots of great jackets and wraps out there, so don't limit yourself to a sleeved dress if you find a sleeveless dress you love.

tldh · May 2010

If you don't find a dress that you like, since it's a winter wedding you might want to see how you like the look of a white faux fur wrap with a dress that has straps or cap sleeves. You can pin it with a brooch. Antique stores usually have alot of brooch's for very little money and it could be your something old.

pavingtheroad · May 2010

I agree maybe a fur shrug might be a good way to go. If you really want sleeves but are having a hard time finding them many dresses can have sleeves added. I believe davids bridal has the option to add sleeves when you shop online.

aerinpegadrak · May 2010

Opalsky brings up a good point: there were only 40 people at our reception and we had the thermostat set as low as it could go (60 degrees), and it still felt wicked hot in there, even after everyone had left.

[Deleted User] · May 2010

If I looked longer for a dress I think I would have channeled Princess Grace and bought this one.

opalsky007 · May 2010

I dug up a wedding photo of me in my faux fur wrap, in case you hadn't seen one before. I fastened it with my grandmother's brooch as my something borrowed. Not trying to be pushy if sleeves are what you want, just trying to help show you options you might not have thought of.

rrkenney · May 2010

Have you considered a bolero or having sleeves added?

ecuchika · May 2010

I saw you are from NC. So am I! Have you considered that the day you get married could be really HOT! I can't remember how many times in Dec. Jan. or Feb I walked outside with a coat and took it off cause it was so freaking hot. Cap sleeves may be more than enough. If you are having an indoor wedding b/c of the potential of cold outside how long will you need to be outside? Just a thought. And I saw this was your 1st post. Come check out the NC board. Everyone is super nice there too!!
Are you wanting sleeves b/c of religion or potential cold? I like the wrap idea that way you can not get to overheated. Personally, I tend to be always cold except when I have the spotlight then I tend to overheat very quickly!!!
Happy Planning and best of luck finding THE DRESS!!!

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