How to Choose a Wedding Dress with Sleeves

Choose capped sleeves., Try short sleeves., Pick elbow length sleeves., Choose long sleeves.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Choose capped sleeves.

    Capped sleeves only cover the top of your shoulder.

    Out of all sleeves, they provide the least coverage.

    Choose this sleeve if you are having a summer wedding.If your wedding ceremony will be taking place at an informal venue like the beach or at a hotel ballroom, choose capped sleeves.
  2. Step 2: Try short sleeves.

    Short sleeves land about midway between your shoulder and elbow.

    They provide a little more coverage than capped sleeves.

    You should choose this sleeve if you are having a spring or summer wedding., Elbow length sleeves end at your elbow or slightly past it.

    If you want your sleeves to land past your elbow, choose three-quarter sleeves.

    Elbow length or three-quarter sleeves are a good compromise between short and long sleeves.These sleeves are a great choice for spring and autumn weddings.

    If you want the illusion of sleeves, choose lace or mesh elbow or three-quarter length sleeves. , This type of sleeve extends to your wrist or slightly past it.

    Of all sleeves, they provide the most coverage.

    They are a great choice if your wedding ceremony will take place at a more formal venue like a religious institution.Long sleeves are also a great choice for late autumn or winter weddings.

    Some more formal, long sleeves feature a point that covers the back of your hand.
  3. Step 3: Pick elbow length sleeves.

  4. Step 4: Choose long sleeves.

Detailed Guide

Capped sleeves only cover the top of your shoulder.

Out of all sleeves, they provide the least coverage.

Choose this sleeve if you are having a summer wedding.If your wedding ceremony will be taking place at an informal venue like the beach or at a hotel ballroom, choose capped sleeves.

Short sleeves land about midway between your shoulder and elbow.

They provide a little more coverage than capped sleeves.

You should choose this sleeve if you are having a spring or summer wedding., Elbow length sleeves end at your elbow or slightly past it.

If you want your sleeves to land past your elbow, choose three-quarter sleeves.

Elbow length or three-quarter sleeves are a good compromise between short and long sleeves.These sleeves are a great choice for spring and autumn weddings.

If you want the illusion of sleeves, choose lace or mesh elbow or three-quarter length sleeves. , This type of sleeve extends to your wrist or slightly past it.

Of all sleeves, they provide the most coverage.

They are a great choice if your wedding ceremony will take place at a more formal venue like a religious institution.Long sleeves are also a great choice for late autumn or winter weddings.

Some more formal, long sleeves feature a point that covers the back of your hand.

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