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6 Wedding Dress Sleeve Styles All Brides Need to Know

If you're thinking about donning a wedding dress with sleeves, just browse through these favorites that are hot off the runway.

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There's no denying that wedding dresses with sleeves are the new sensation. From intricate lace detailing to flared fabric (like Joanna August's wedding dress pictured above), sleeves were seen in almost every collection from bridal fashion week. We also saw a variety of different sleeves, from the Victorian-inspired bishop sleeve to the modern illusion lace, these styles enhanced a wide collection of designs and were oh-so swoon-worthy.

Here are the top wedding dress sleeve styles that are perfect for any occasion. 

Off-the-shoulder

A romantic or ethereal choice, off-the-shoulder wedding dress sleeves have been the “it” style for brides-to-be. The sleeve appears to drape off of the shoulder, which lets you expose skin in a sexy, but chic way.

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Dan Lecca

Dress: Eve of Milady

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Dress: Galia Lahav

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Dress by Morilee by Madeline Gardner

Flutter Sleeves

The sleeves have a ruffled affect or the fabric falls in folds over the upper arm. It's perfect for brides wanting a feminine or whimsical wedding-day look.

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Dan Lecca

Dress by Willowby by Watters

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Dress by Monique Lhuillier 

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Dress by BHLDN

Bell Sleeves

A full sleeve that opens at the cuff providing a bit of drama to the arm. The flared sleeve creates a fullness that is both flattering and wow-worthy.

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Dan Lecca

Dress: Joanna August

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Dress: Catherine Kowalski

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Dress: Mark Zunino

Cap Sleeves

A very short wedding dress sleeve that hangs from the shoulder but has no fabric under the arm. It gives dresses a sweet and feminine touch.

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Dan Lecca

Dress by Amsale

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Dress by Enaura

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Dress by Caroline Castigliano

Illusion Lace

This wedding dress sleeve option works best for bride's wanting more coverage, but in a sexy way. The illusion lace detailing covers the entire arm, starting from the shoulder all the way down to the wrist.

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Dan Lecca

Dress: Morilee by Madeline Gardner

Dress by Enaura 

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Dan Lecca

Dress by Monique Lhuillier

Bishop Sleeves

A classic sleeve style, bishop sleeves are full at the top and then cuffed at the wrist.

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Dan Lecca

Dress: Calla Blanche

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Dress: Theia

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Dress: Ines Di Santo