Long-sleeve Wedding Dresses You’ll Love

Dresses | December 21, 2024
Bride wearing a long sleeve wedding dress by Maggie Sottero hugging her husband on a seaside cliff

Ok, so you have seemingly endless options to choose from while shopping for bridal gowns. There are silhouettes, fabrics, embellishments, and (of course) sleeves. There are plenty of ways for a sleeve detail to fit your vibe, but in our (humble) opinion, there’s nothing quite as dreamy and sophisticated as long sleeves… This undeniably stylish detail is just what you need to complete your head to toe look. Curious about options? Here are some of our latest sleeve wedding dresses from our latest collections to inspire. Find your favorite below!

Why Choose A Long-sleeve Wedding Dress?

Long-sleeve wedding dresses pair perfectly with just about any wedding. Just picture it… demure coverage, a timeless silhouette inspired by vintage royalty sleeves billowing out behind you as you walk down the aisle toward your betrothed… We’re in love! (Not to mention we have a whole new collection of dresses hot off the runway for you to choose from.)

While sleeves are a unique and stunning addition, choosing a long-sleeve dress doesn’t mean having less options. Here at Maggie Sottero, we have lots of sleeve accessories available to help you transform a gown you love into “the one.” Be sure to talk to your stylist about personalization options and ordering accessories at your bridal appointment!

Maggie Sottero’s Detachable Wedding Dress Sleeves

To sleeve or not to sleeve? We always adore a sleeve treatment, especially for colder season weddings and easy change-ups between ceremony and reception. Sleeves can be a fantastic addition to your stunning gown… Maybe you’re a two-in-one look kind of girl, maybe you’re looking for more coverage, or maybe you just want something a little more unique and timeless. Either way, Maggie Sottero’s detachable sleeves are just the bridal accessory you need to level up your unique bridal look.

Spring 2025 Collection Long-sleeve Wedding Dresses

  • Arden by Maggie Sottero is a dreamy, sexy, and beautiful style made with pleated chiffon and sparkly lace. The style on its own features a strapless neckline and illusion bodice… Add the billowy bishop sleeve jacket for a stunning sleeve treatment. Other ways to personalize:
    • Add the off-the-shoulder cap sleeves
    • Add a bridal veil
    • Change the sparkle tulle to lace tulle
  • Camille by Maggie Sottero makes a timeless and eye-catching statement in ruched satin. It’s Old Hollywood meets modern styling… Think Silver Screen stars like Rita Hayworth, but with a chic, understated glamor for a 2025 celebration. To make it a sleeved style, simply add the billowy cold-shoulder bishop sleeves, or personalize with other accessories:
    • Off-the-shoulder cap sleeves
    • A bridal veil
    • A matching detachable overskirt
  • Misty by Maggie Sottero is another option for off-the-shoulder bell sleeves, featuring a chic and sexy fit-and-flare silhouette and so many ways to dress up or down. The flattering design is a gorgeous choice for any season or venue, and the detachable sleeves add coverage without the heavy layers. You’ll love how you feel with this flirty flourish!
  • Heyda by Rebecca Ingram features a beautiful pearl bodice and stunning satin. We love the silhouette, and the matching accessories make this look even more special. Add the pearl-embellished illusion jacket for extra coverage and dimension, or make it yourself a “present” with the oversized bow detail in the back. 

Loving Spring 2025?

  • Jorie by Rebecca Ingram is a simple yet striking modest gown with beautiful coverage in the sleeves and bodice. The long illusion sleeves are inspired by vintage and boho trends, and the square neckline adds a chic and modern detail. 
  • Twilight by Sottero and Midgley is all about the exquisite details, a head-to-toe statement in lace, shimmer, 3-D florals, and illusion. The exposed boning in the corset bodice is sexy and daring, the plunging neckline is glam, and the silhouette is so flattering. To add sleeves, consider these off-the-shoulder arm bands in matching lace and illusion. (You can also add the bridal veil or cap sleeves.)
  • Rita by Maggie Sottero is a princess bride’s dream, a queencore ballgown with long lace sleeves and a perfect portrait neckline. This style is the ideal fusion of elegance and romance… It’s classic yet sexy, timeless yet modern, and so beautiful to wear for fall and winter weddings.
    • This style is also available with a fully lined bodice and sleeves
    • Style with a long bridal veil for extra drama

Sexy Long-sleeve Wedding Dresses

  • Leilani by Maggie Sottero is a star-worthy gown with irresistible details. If you have a chic and luxurious aesthetic, this satin fit-and-flare makes an unforgettable statement. We picture it for all sorts of formal wedding themes, from black-tie ballroom to Hollywood glam and everything in between.
  • Goldie by Rebecca Ingram makes a chic and understated statement in form-fitting crepe and a lace bodice. We adore the soft neckline and laid-back embellishments… You’ll feel so comfortable and stylish from day to evening. To personalize:
    • Extend or shorten the train
    • Order with a fully lined bodice and no exposed boning
    • Style with off-the-shoulder lace cap-sleeves 
    • Add the detachable bishop sleeves 
  • Chesney by Sottero and Midgley is a style that will make you feel SO snatched for your glam, black-tie celebration. This lace motif is so chic and sophisticated, and the sexy silhouette is impeccably tailored. You’ll feel absolutely dazzling on your best day ever!

More Options…

  • Miami by Sottero and Midgley is a lavish, bold, and sensual style with head-to-toe illusion and decadent lace. The long sleeves create a demure and timeless vibe, while the peekaboo illusion is fabulously non-traditional. It’s a gorgeous combo!
    • Add the bridal veil for more drama
    • You also have the option to order with lining in the side illusion
  • Felicia by Rebecca Ingram makes a gorgeous choice for classic, stately celebrations. The strapless sweetheart bodice is beautiful for spring and summer celebrations, or order with long sleeves for more coverage and dimension. 
  • Nikki by Maggie Sottero is a dreamy princess gown with fairy forest vibes. The relaxed fit-and-flare silhouette is tailored beautifully to show off your curves and elongate your figure, and the detachable illusion puff sleeves feel like absolute royalty. 
  • Fiona by Maggie Sottero is one of our top-reviewed and most popular styles, a gorgeous sleeve wedding dress with cold-shoulder and strappy details. Our real brides love the construction, the intricate lace details, and the personalization options:
    • Change the glitter tulle to classic or sparkle tulle
    • Extend or shorten the train 
    • Add covered buttons down the back
    • Add the detachable lace off-the-shoulder long sleeves 
    • Style with the cathedral length veil 

Simple Long-sleeve Wedding Dresses

  • Tyra by Maggie Sottero is a sophisticated and statuesque design. The cold-shoulder sleeves are chic and lovely. 
  • Poppy by Rebecca Ingram turns up the beachy boho vibes with soft chiffon and shimmery lace. This simple yet romantic style is all about comfort and wearability. Add the flowy sleeves for extra romance!

Fairytale Long-sleeve Wedding Dresses

  • Athlone by Sottero and Midgley is one of our most whimsical sleeved wedding dresses in our latest collections, featuring several options for puff sleeves, fitted armbands, off-the-shoulder cap sleeves, and other personalization. 
  • Kyler by Maggie Sottero is a lavish, shimmering A-line that feels straight out of a fairytale. Style with the off-the-shoulder illusion bishop sleeves to create a lush and whimsical vibe. 

Ready to shop sleeve wedding dresses and dreamy accessories? Personalize your fairytale-worthy order at an Authorized Retailer near you. We can’t wait to see what gorgeous gown you fall in love with! Happy shopping!

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