Wedding Dresses

56 Wedding Dresses From Spring 2018 With Stunning Statement Sleeves

By
Stefania Sainato
Updated on June 16, 2017
Time to wear your heart on your sleeve, brides!
Photo by Forged in the North

Strapless-averse brides, rejoice! This season, it was all about the statement sleeve at Spring 2018 Bridal Fashion Week. Designers paraded a dizzying array of beautiful options down the runways, including cold-shoulder styles, three-quarter length, bell sleeves, and more. Whether you want full coverage or illusion and fitted or fluttery, the selection is endless.

Here's the short and long of it, broken down by subcategory.

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Embellished Cap Sleeves

The following sleeves might be petite but they're packed with personality thanks to crystal, fringe, and lace accents.

Sheath with keyhole neckline and embellished cap sleeves by Reem Acra

Edward James / Indigital.tv

"Circe" wedding dress with plunging V-neckline with illusion detailing, natural waist, short sleeves, beaded accents, and bow belt in back by Ines Di Santo

Gerardo Somosa / Indigital.tv

Cold-Shoulder Styles

Shoulder-baring sleeves add a hint of sex appeal to an otherwise modest look.

Sheath with a plunging neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves by Reem Acra

Edward James / Indigital.tv

Flutter Sleeves

Light and airy, flutter sleeves add an ethereal feel to your wedding-day look. Plus, they're less constricting (read: perfect for busting a move on the dance floor) than other styles.

"Gala" embroidered tulle wedding dress with flutter sleeves by Mira Zwillinger

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Three-Quarter-Length Sleeves

Sleeves that hit around the elbow are ultra-flattering—they combine the beautiful coverage of a long sleeve with the ease and comfort of a shorter style.

"Cyra" A-line wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline, natural waist, embroidery over tulle, illusion sleeves, and pockets by Ines Di Santo

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"Yasmin" silk white and nude floral-embroidered gown with plunging sweetheart neckline, elongated lingerie bodice, and full gathered tulle skirt by Monique Lhuillier

Edward James / Indigital.tv

Illusion Sleeves

Go the sheer route with intricate sleeves that are oh so stunning both in person and in photos.

High-low wedding dress with an illusion neckline and sleeves by BHLDN

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Style 2759, ivory silk-shantung ball gown with an embroidered lattice lace bodice, V-neckline with nude-detailed long sleeves, a sheer high back, and box-pleated skirt with chapel train by Tara Keely

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Cuff Accents

Lace detailing or fringe on the cuffs only is fun and playful—perfect for the bride who doesn't take herself too seriously.

"Audin" satin modified-trumpet wedding dress embroidered with lace and featuring a plunging halter neckline, illusion back, and illusion sleeves with cuff detailing by Ines Di Santo

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Style 2757, ivory crepe sheath wedding dress with long sleeves, a lattice Chantilly lace bodice with floral detailing, a V-neckline with delicate trim, a sheer high back, and chapel train by Tara Keely

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Cutaway Sleeves

Add an edgy element to your wedding ensemble with sleeves exposed on the sides or cut at an angle.

"Bandit" ivory banded long-sleeved A-line wedding dress with a bateau illusion neckline and a low back by Blush by Hayley Paige

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Poet Sleeves

Form-fitting sleeves that flare out at the ends are a romantic, Old World meets New touch.

"Rogers" ivory ball gown with holographic floral embroidery, a deep V-neckline, and soft three-quarter length butterfly sleeves by Hayley Paige

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Bell Sleeves

Blast from the past! 2017's bell sleeves are just as awesome (if not more) than the versions from the '70s.

"Ellie" alabaster crepe wedding dress with cold shoulder bell sleeves by Theia

John Guerrero

"Thérése" light ivory Chantilly lace long sleeve V-neck ball gown with hand-draped Italian tulle skirt, accented by hand-pieced macramé lace and passementerie embroidery by Vera Wang

Rodin Banica / Indigital.tv

Long Sleeves

Stay warm (and look stylish in the process) for your autumnal or winter affair with full-coverage sleeves.

"Faith" ivory and nude embellished re-embroidered lace sheath gown with long sleeves and a keyhole back by Monique Lhuillier

Gerardo Somoza / Indigital.tv

Banded Sleeves

Banded sleeves add extra oomph to bohemian-style gowns.

Tiered wedding dress with long sleeves by Idan Cohen

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Sleeves With Volume

Reserved for the most daring brides, puffy sleeves are making a major comeback (choose a simpler silhouette to avoid going into overboard territory).

Lace wedding dress with a V-neckline, side cutouts, and voluminous sleeves by Marchesa Notte

Edward James / Indigital.tv

Floor-Length Sleeves

Who needs a veil when you've got these incredible floor-length sleeves?

Lace wedding dress with dramatic sleeves by Gemy Maalouf

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