The variety of modern wedding looks is amazing. The bride can choose a magnificent royal dress, a Greek outfit or a modest sheath dress, in which she will feel most comfortable. The existing opinion that wedding dresses with sleeves are boring and unfashionable has long been refuted by wedding designers. Many products with openwork, mesh, airy sleeves look more sophisticated and sexy than open mini models, because closed arms and shoulders leave a lot of room for the male imagination.
Pros and cons
Long dresses with sleeves are almost always chosen by girls from aristocratic, royal families, famous Hollywood stars. This image turns out to be noble, feminine and stylish.
The main advantages of dresses with sleeves include:
- The right cut and suitable sleeve material allows you to correct the proportions of your figure and make your look lighter.
- Chaste attire can be used for wedding ceremony, Muslim marriage.
- In the cold season, products with sleeves will look harmonious, and the bride will not freeze.
- Models with a closed top made of lace material do not require additional accessories.
- The variety of dresses of different styles allows you to find the best one for every woman. Long sleeves can hide the fullness of the arms, skin defects of the upper body.
Relative disadvantages include the higher cost of long models with sleeves compared to short open dresses. In addition, they are difficult to combine with boleros and capes, especially in the case of a puffy sleeve cut.
Model options
Depending on the chosen style and material of the sleeve, the outfit turns out more modest or extravagant. All products can be divided into several main groups.
By style
Almost all clothing styles have several options for wedding dresses with sleeves:
- A mermaid or fishtail dress is a tight-fitting dress that flares below the knees. The model is considered the standard of femininity and grace, especially products with long lace sleeves. If the product has a deep neckline or a cutout on the back, then the sleeve is made ¾ long from lace. Fishtail dresses with airy lantern sleeves will suit young beauties.
- Shortened models of straight cut or sheaths, complemented by a narrow embroidered sleeve, look more strict, restrained, but no less elegant. If the outfit has a fluffy skirt, then the sleeve can be in the form of a lantern, such an image will suit a young lady.
- Long straight items made from dense expensive fabrics are offered with narrow sleeves to the wrist, as well as flared or asymmetrical. Such images are preferred by fans of minimalism in clothing, who have an impeccable figure.
- A product with a full skirt does not allow for puffy sleeves. They should be narrow or cut out like a wing from weightless chiffon. If the skirt is decorated with embroidery, beads, rhinestones, then the upper part should be more strict to avoid excessive decor.
- The Empire style image includes closed lace dresses with a high waistline. The upper part of the dress is made tight and strict, or an option with loose sleeves of the "Juliet" or butterfly style is chosen. Such items are often chosen by pregnant brides.
- Long models with a train and a cutout on the back, which are a worthy alternative to open dresses. The bare back looks sexy, while closed arms and a train add severity and elegance to the image.
- Straight cut items with a lace top and a closed collar, suitable for ladies of any age. A combination of openwork and smooth materials is used for sewing, which allows you to create an interesting image with a simple cut.
Girls with a perfect figure will suit any style, while those with full arms should choose closed dresses with lace sleeves of ¾ length or loose cut made of chiffon. Dresses with lanterns or "balloon" sleeves help add visual volume to the bust.
If you have broad shoulders, it is recommended to give preference to outfits with lace raglan sleeves in combination with a deep V-neck.
By sleeve length
Depending on the season and figure, the bride can choose a dress with long sleeves or very short ones. Here are the most popular types:
- Short sleeves are characterized by flirtatiousness and lightness. Such models are most often chosen by girls with narrow shoulders and small breasts. Lush folds of fabric on the shoulders even out the proportions of the figure, giving the lady seductiveness. Another option for short sleeves is the “butterfly”. This dress resembles vintage models. It is better for plump ladies to stay away from options for a wedding look with open arms.
- Products in which the arms are covered up to the elbow are distinguished by their versatility. They are appropriate at any time of the year. If a girl wants to add volume to the upper part of the body, then she chooses the "balloon" cut. Voluminous sleeves made of weightless chiffon look unusual and flirty. If the outfit has a fluffy skirt, then lace or thick satin is suitable for sewing sleeves.
- Sleeves of ¾ length are easy to combine with any cut of the dress. Such elements can be decorated with embroidery, rhinestones, lace, and made of fabric of any density. The length of ¾ allows you to demonstrate thin wrists and distract attention from full shoulders. Wedding dresses with open shoulders and sleeves look especially interesting, creating a modest and intriguing image at the same time.
- The length to the wrist is ideal for short girls with wide hips, as well as tall, thin brides. If the outfit is chosen for a winter wedding, the top of the dress can be made of thick fabric, decorated with stripes, appliques. In this case, an additional cape is not required. For summer celebrations, models with a lace or mesh top, an asymmetrical cut are suitable, when, despite the closed nature of the outfit, the bride is not hot.
Vintage models with Juliet sleeves have become especially popular in recent years. The main part of the outfit is made of simple fabric, the emphasis is on the loose sleeve, widened at the bottom. Depending on the fabric used, it can add or hide volume, add mystery and elegance to the image.
By fabric
In creating wedding dresses, fashion designers use the most modern materials that do not wrinkle, hold their shape well and the necessary volume. The bride will be most comfortable in a dress made of natural or mixed fabrics that breathe and maintain normal heat exchange.
Wedding dresses with lace sleeves are very popular. The skirt of such products can be made of similar lace or smooth material. Lace creates the illusion of nudity, while maintaining mystery. It does not require decorative finishing, looks expensive and noble.
Sleeves made of transparent or semi-transparent mesh, chiffon are called illusion. They preserve good visibility of the girl's delicate hands. Embroidered with beads, embroidery, appliques, they will add piquancy to the image.
In classic wedding looks, smooth fabrics are preferred for sewing the top of the dress. Embroidered cuffs, flower arrangements, decorative beads, and artificial pearls can be used for decoration. The main colors of wedding dresses, in addition to classic white, are pearl, beige, peach, blue, and ivory. The shade is chosen to match the bride's color type.
Selection of accessories
When choosing elements that complement the image, it is important to observe moderation and achieve harmony. Dresses with sleeves do not require a large number of accessories. If the wrists remain open, it is recommended to use narrow bracelets made of pearls, beads, rhinestones. Dresses with "lanterns" or "butterflies" can be complemented with low gloves.
If the bride's shoulders remain bare, then it is possible to use long earrings. In other cases, it is worth choosing products of a classic shape of short length. It is good if the earrings are combined with rings and decor of cuffs, belt.
The choice of hairstyle is no less important. Closed models of dresses with stand-up collars are combined with high hairstyles, simple pendants and necklaces. If the dress is made of lace, the bride is recommended to curl her hair in curls or waves.
A bouquet that matches the dress and a small embroidered bag for small essentials should complete the wedding look. When choosing an outfit and accessories, a girl should not blindly follow fashion trends. You need to create your own unique wedding image that will maximally emphasize your advantages and give you confidence in your own charm.
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