Your Guide To Choosing The Perfect Long Sleeve Bridesmaid Dresses

The bride’s choice for her bridesmaid is often a difficult one. There was a time when bridesmaid dresses were entirely the bride’s pick and bridesmaids often were anxious about the bride’s choice for them. The dress style can either not suit the individual bridesmaid or they just don't like it, which leaves those being asked to serve feeling unhappy about wearing what's chosen on a special day.

Things certainly have changed, and brides have become much more aware as well place a higher importance on their bridesmaid’s preferences and confidence. Modern brides are more open to letting her bridesmaids choose dress styles that they love and would be comfortable to wear and want each one in the bridal party to feel confident and happy with the dress choice.

The long sleeve bridesmaid dress is a popular style that has been increasing in popularity. This may not be new, but it certainly gained more interest from brides and bridesmaids.

We have met a lot of brides and they have vetted their frustration as to how hard it is to find the right bridesmaid dresses with sleeves. The struggle is real when you want a certain style, fabric, or colour for your bridesmaids. We hear it all the time, “I can’t seem to find a store that has exactly what I’m looking for with bridesmaid dresses. It’s so hard.”

Don’t stress, we have what you need.

We can help with any style and colour request! We are ready to help with an array of options that will suit every taste from elegant chiffon flowy styles to fitted mermaid silhouettes. Whatever style you have in mind, whatever colour you are seeking, we can help you cut the search process, time, and effort.

Long sleeve bridesmaid dresses are timelessly elegant and beautiful. For cooler months, long sleeve bridesmaid dresses are a perfect choice. They provide just enough coverage to keep your maids warm and comfortable without sacrificing style! Furthermore, depending on the wedding theme or overall preference there is variety in styles for this type of dress with gorgeous designs to choose from that will suit every taste.

Choosing a bridesmaid dress is hard enough, but the struggle gets even more difficult when you have to find one that works with all shapes and sizes. There are a lot of variables that you need to find a good balance with. There are so many different styles out there; it can be hard knowing which one works best for everyone in your bridal party.

We understand how difficult this decision may seem at first (but we’ve helped lots of other brides and bridesmaids) but don’t stress; we're here to help with our extensive dress options and help guide you pick out your perfect bridesmaid dresses.

Why Choose Long Sleeve Bridesmaid Dresses?

1. Timeless & classy

The timeless appeal of a long sleeve bridesmaid dress is what makes it so popular. The classic style will never go out of date and remains one the most beautifully elegant styles for bridesmaids.

2. Suitable for every season

Whilst sleeveless style bridesmaid dresses are great for the warmer months, it doesn’t serve so well if you have your wedding in the cooler seasons. Regardless of whether you have a summer or winter wedding, there are plenty of styles that can incorporate long sleeves in the bridesmaid dresses to suit your wedding theme, your personal preference, style and of course the weather.

For example, if you have a wedding in autumn or spring, the days could be a little warm in the daytime and slightly cooler at night. A long sleeve bridesmaid dress style that incorporates a mid-weight fabric that can keep your girls warm.

If you have a wedding in the warmer months, a lighter fabric type with short sleeves, mid or longer length sleeves will still give the coverage whilst staying cool.

 3. Subtle yet chic arm coverage

For some bridesmaids, the desire for modesty is an important aspect so in being mindful to your bridesmaid’s preference, a long sleeve dress can make her feel more comfortable if she wears something that covers her arms.

 4. Arms and shoulder slimming effect

Sometimes bridesmaids express their concerns about showing their arms as they deem this is a problem area. Long sleeves provide a great way to conceal the arms if this is something that your bridesmaids have preference for.

5. Versatility with styles and fabric options

Contrary to belief, long sleeve bridesmaid dresses aren’t limited to outdated styles as once was. There are many ways to make a bridesmaid dress with long sleeves look chic, sophisticated, elegant and stylish or however style you envision – especially when it comes to getting your bridesmaid dresses custom made.

Long sleeves can work with a lot of different fabric types depending on the style you are after. You can also combine two types of fabrics together to create a truly standout dress for your bridesmaids. For example, the combination of lace and chiffon looks extremely elegant and beautiful. You can add embellishments for extra feature and textures if you want to take your bridesmaid dresses beyond something minimalist.

Beautiful Long Sleeved Bridesmaid Dresses Inspiration For You

Your girls deserve the best and we're going to make sure they look it, feel like the best versions of themselves on your big day. The perfect long sleeved bridesmaid dress is waiting for you in our made to order department right here.

These are our top picks for long sleeve bridesmaid dresses that we’re sure you'll love and so will your bride squad. This is going to be super exciting!

1. KAELY Wrap Look Long Sleeve Bridesmaid Dress

This is the perfect pick if you are after a modern bridesmaid look. This design exudes a modern chic sexiness with the low V neckline and thigh leg split whilst still maintaining coverage.