Elegant & Feminine Sleeved Wedding Dresses

Sophisticated bridal gowns featuring sleeves of all lengths and fabrics.

If you’re in the market for a dress with some vintage or more modest details, an ensemble that features feminine sleeves is a classic, beautiful option.

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Photo: Ahava Studios

The ability to express your own personal style through your wedding ensemble is something we consider to be an art form. Translating something so unique and ingrained into you as a wedding gown can be a tricky process; however, when done to your specifications, only serves to highlight your natural beauty and tastes. With so many lovely styles out there to choose from, it can be overwhelming narrowing your choices down to just one – or even two! You want to be able to showcase all aspects of your personality, and once you find the right dress for you, they say it’s like magic.

If you’re in the market for a dress with some vintage or more modest details, an ensemble that features feminine sleeves is a classic, beautiful option. Sleeved gowns are dynamic and stylish – they evoke a certain Old-World romance that’s graceful, and even trendy today. If you’re stuck on what kind of sleeved frock you’d like to try on, browse the photos below from real weddings and styled shoots. The pictures include sleeved dresses of all kinds: from off-the-shoulder to full-length. Click each photo for further inspiration!

View even more bridal gown styles here: from ball gowns, to keyhole backs, to dresses featuring tulle skirts!

Photo by Ira Lippke Studios; Gown: Monique Lhuillier


Photo by Willa Kveta Photography

Photo by Caroline Tran

Photo by Lucas Rossi and Michelle Kyle

Photo by Katelyn James Photography

Photo by Veronica Varos Photography

Photo by Handeland Tesoro Photography

Photo by Troy Grover Photographers; Floral Design by White Lilac Inc.


Photo by Kevin Weinstein Photography; Gown: Ines Di Santo

Photo by John Solano Photography

For more ideas to inspire your bridal style, see the wedding dresses chosen by real brides in our photo galleries! Click here to discover the first steps to take when shopping for a bridal gown.