30 Stunning Bridesmaid Dresses With Sleeves for Every Type of Wedding

30 Stunning Bridesmaid Dresses With Sleeves for Every Type of Wedding

Bridesmaid dresses with sleeves have come far from the princess-looking, Pepto Bismol-colored confections of the 1980s. As wedding trends continue to embrace the happy couple’s unique taste, traditional bridesmaid “rules” are long gone, as is the propensity to put bridesmaids in the same, often unbearable, dress. Nowadays, bridesmaid dresses follow the modern trend circuit silhouettes, including midis and minis—that’s right, a bridesmaid dress doesn’t have to be a gown—to longer lengths with fresh features like tiered skirts and even the occasional elegant cutout. But it can be tricky to land on the perfect style that’s not too sexy, not too stuffy, and not too showy. At the same time, you don’t want something dull—modern style for the win, with sleeved designs as the best for those seeking extra coverage.

For traditional tastes, timeless sleeved silhouettes, of course, abound, including classic wrap dresses and silky and structured column gowns, from styles with long and languid sleeves to elegantly draped cape necklines. Designs with romantic pleating and ruching or versions detailed lace are always elegant for more formal weddings in any season, whether you crave a cap sleeve, billowing bishop shape, or fluttering feminine sleeve. Similarly, satin, velvet, brocade, and metallic-flecked iterations with sleeves are flawless for formal or black-tie I do’s timed to the fall and holiday season. For springtime celebrations, nothing beats fresh floral bridesmaid dresses and pastel colors. The same goes for summer nuptials, wherein bright tones and splashier motifs feel apropos, particularly for a destination wedding.

Ahead, scroll on to discover 30 of the best bridesmaid dresses with sleeves to shop now.

Light Floral

Don’t be deterred by a white, ivory, or cream-colored floral dress for bridesmaids. The airy palette is utterly enchanting for spring and summer weddings with a classic white and greenery-inspired palette.

Needle & Thread Sunrise Bloom cotton mini dress

ML Monique Lhuillier floral chiffon cut-out gown

Aje Drift floral-print cotton mini dress

Ted Baker London Kyrie long-sleeve floral maxi dress

Giambattista Valli floral-print silk mini dress

Gown

When seeking a floor-length gown, look to sleeved silhouettes with modern touches like a minimalist shape, romantic design with pleating and tiers, or even an elegantly placed cutout that feels particularly on the mark for warm-weather weddings.

Wayf Chiara flutter-sleeve satin dress

Vera Wang Bride Giselle tiered semi-sheer gown

Borgo de Nor Freya floral-print silk-blend chiffon maxi dress

Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman asymmetric stretch crepe gown

Tanya Taylor women’s Willa gown

Amsale Pryce off-the-shoulder column dress

Wrap

A wrap dress never fails, especially as a bridesmaid—it’s one you can easily wear again and again long after a wedding, whether you choose a style with long silky sleeves, short fluttery flanges, or romantically gathered puff sleeves.

Zimmermann silk satin wrap midi-dress

Shona Joy La Lune satin wrap midi-dress

Wayf Meryl floral long sleeve wrap gown

Rhode Lydia ruffle maxi dress

Les Rêveries floral satin jacquard long-sleeve wrap dress

Ginger & Amart blush wrap dres

Puff Sleeves

Puff-sleeve bridesmaid dresses have come a long way. Modern designs feel inherently romantic for weddings, whether you choose a design with a fluid A-line skirt, corseted waist, pleated tiers, or smocking.

Tanya Taylor women’s Danielle dress

Dôen Eclipse embroidered organic cotton-voile dress

Hill House Home Ophelia dress

Loveshackfancy Akira floral maxi dress

Markarian Titian floral silk satin midi-dress

Bernadette Marlow puff-sleeve taffeta gown

Tiered

Romantic tiers of tulle, lace, chiffon, and taffeta personify romance for a wedding. So, why not embrace the look with a sleeved bridesmaid dress featuring cap sleeves, long sleeves, or darling puffs?

Self-Portrait pleated floral georgette midi-dress

Rebecca Taylor tiered midi-dress

Amy Lynn Lizzo tiered taffeta dress

Cinq à Sept Nina satin tiered long-sleeve maxi dress

Lela Rose Chantilly lace midi-dress

Floret Studios ruffle maxi dress