The Fall 2013 bridal runways were steeped in long-sleeve looks, every one of them exhibiting a "wow" factor—from a waterfall peplum skirt to an exaggerated square shoulder—that points more toward daring than demure. What started with Kate Middleton—who became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in a custom Alexander McQueen creation—led to other fashion darlings, including British rocker Lily Allen and chic eco-activist Lauren Bush, wearing long-sleeved dresses on their wedding day. Brides who decide on a wedding dress with long sleeves are making a statement that they don't need to bare all in order to be a standout.