Collection: Bridesmaid Dresses with Sleeves

Sleeves bring coverage, comfort and a touch of elegance to a bridesmaid dress. They suit church ceremonies, cooler seasons and bridesmaids who prefer to cover their arms, and they add a soft, graceful line in photographs. Our bridesmaid dresses with sleeves include flutter, angel, long and bardot sleeves in satin, chiffon and velvet, designed in the UK and available in UK sizes 4 to 28. There is a sleeved style here for every kind of wedding.

Flutter sleeves

Flutter sleeves are light and feminine, covering the top of the arm without feeling heavy. Camilla in satin has delicate flutter sleeves, a V-neckline and a twist-knot bodice, with a built-up back and a keyhole opening finished with a satin-covered button. It is available in a wide range of colours, which makes it a favourite for bridal parties who want one style in many shades. Celeste in velvet has flutter sleeves, a V-front neckline, a low V-back and a subtle back train, while Cecelia offers a boat neckline with the same flutter sleeves and low V-back.

Angel sleeves

Phoebe has angel sleeves that drape softly over the shoulders. Cut from light-as-air chiffon, it has a V-neckline, a low V-back with self-fabric ties and a box-pleated A-line skirt. It is one of the most graceful sleeved styles in the collection, ideal for garden and summer weddings.

Long sleeves

For winter weddings and formal ceremonies, Camilla Velvet Long Sleeve is a beautifully tailored choice. It is made from stretch velvet, with a sculpted bodice, twisted knot detail, an A-line skirt and a keyhole back. It is available in Merlot, Forest Green, Smoke Blue, Navy and Black, and it is a natural fit for our velvet bridesmaid dresses.

Bardot and puff sleeves

If you love sleeves as a feature, our tulle and satin twill ranges offer two more. Bardot has softly draped bardot sleeves that sit off the shoulder, with a hand-pleated tulle bodice, internal boning and padded cups. If you prefer drama, Blair in satin twill features detachable gathered puff sleeves fastened with hidden snaps. Remove them and the dress becomes sleek and strapless, so each bridesmaid can choose how much coverage she wants.

Why choose a sleeved dress

Sleeves are practical as well as beautiful. They cover the arms for bridesmaids who prefer it, they keep you warm in colder venues, and they frame the shoulders and neckline. They also create a pleasing variety within a bridal party, because a mix of sleeved and sleeveless styles in the same colour looks relaxed and modern. Explore our satin bridesmaid dresses, chiffon bridesmaid dresses and tulle bridesmaid dresses to see more.

Comfort and fit

Our sleeved dresses are fully lined and true to size, and several are bra-friendly or bump-friendly. The size-inclusive range means every bridesmaid can find a fit, and each product page shows how the dress looks on a standard and a curve model. Our pregnant bridesmaid dresses collection includes sleeved styles for bridesmaids who are expecting.

Which sleeve for which wedding

Flutter and angel sleeves suit warm-weather weddings, since they cover the shoulder without adding weight. Long sleeves are ideal for winter ceremonies and church venues, while bardot sleeves and detachable puff sleeves suit couples who want a more fashion-led look. If your bridal party includes bridesmaids with different preferences, a mix of sleeve styles in one colour is a simple way to keep everyone happy.

Colours and finishing touches

The sleeved range spans black, blue, green, ivory, neutral, pink, purple, red and yellow. Order fabric swatches to compare shades, and add bridesmaid headbands to complete each look.

Order online with next day delivery available on in-stock styles for UK orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday.