What's Up Your (Wedding Gown) Sleeve?
Knee-length Bridesmaid Dresses
Sleeves are back! OK, it's not necessarily wedding fashion news that one shouts from the rooftops, but it's true nonetheless. More and more high-fashion wedding dresses are going down the aisles and catwalks with a little something extra at the shoulder.
Here's a quick rundown so you'll know what to ask for:
Bell - Bell sleeves are a lot like the legs of bell-bottom pants. Only better than that sounds. There sleeve is fitted, with nice flare at the wrist.
Bishop - These sleeves are puffed at the forearm, especially the lower half, and usually have a broad cuff. Have these tailored carefully or done in very soft fabrics to keep your guests from thinking about Popeye.
Capelet - These will give you a nice princessy look - they fit fairly close until the elbow
cheap Scoop Bridesmaid Dresses, then drop into an elegant flare.
Capped - Cap or capped sleeves are the shortest you can get - they're just a short curve of fabric right at the shoulder. They're a nice way to have bare arms but still have a touch of modesty.
Dolmen - These are good for a dramatic effect. They drop wide from the shoulder
Tea-length Bridesmaid Dresses, giving you almost the same sweep as a cape. They'll be fitted to the wrist to keep you from getting tangled.
Illusion - These long sleeves give you a lovely effect. They're either made from a sheer fabric to give you the feel of being covered with the illusion of bare arms, or they're encrusted with beads for a layer of sparkle.
Juliet - Have your balcony scene while walking down the aisle! This is a long, fitted sleeve with a puff of fabric at the shoulder.
Leg-of-Mutton - An unfortunate name for an attractive look. These sleeves are full from shoulder to elbow, then fitted from the elbow to the wrist.
Melon - Just like they sound - wide
cheap Short Bridesmaid Dresses, round sleeves from the shoulder to the elbow.
Off-the-Shoulder - These are a terrific look that flatter most shapes. The upper shoulders are bare and the neckline is usually low, but the look is still demure. Off the-shoulder sleeves may be long or short.
Peek-a-Boo - Two sleeves in one! A fitted sleeve in an opaque fabric is contained by a fuller, sheer sleeve.
Petal - These are a bit longer than Capped sleeves, with graceful overlaps of fabric.
Pointed - These will also give you an elegant, royal look. Pointed sleeves are long and fitted, coming to a graceful points at the base of your hand.
Puff - These are cousins to Juliet sleeves. They're just little bursts of fabric at the shoulder.
Tapered - Just like they sound, these are full at the shoulder
V-neck Bridesmaid Dresses, perhaps with pleats or gathers, and then they gradually narrow and are closely fitted at the wrist.
Enjoy your wedding dress search - and don't be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve!
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