Are you looking for dresses to wear to a wedding with sleeves?
Whether you want to cover your arms because you wish they were toned, want to hide your arms, prefer the long-sleeved look, or want to keep warm because you’re always freezing cold, you’ve come to the right place!
Covering your arms for a wedding — without hiding your entire body in a boxy dress — shouldn’t be so tough! When I was looking for an event dress myself, I couldn’t believe how few wedding guest dresses with sleeves were available that weren’t frumpy.
So, I made this list!
I know I love to wear a long sleeve and skirt combination, so I rounded up all the best guest dresses with sleeves that are long and off-the-shoulder that you may appreciate. These will help you in the best way to cover your arms at a wedding while balancing your look and showing off that fashionable, flattering figure.
These wedding guest dresses will cover your arms with sleeves, yet they’re NOT frumpy. 🙌
Okay, let’s get to it: you have a stylish dress to find and a wedding to attend. Go you! xo
To make it easy, we’re separating them into fall, winter, spring, and summer wedding guest dresses for your convenience. These dresses have sleeves for all, perfect for any time of the year! :)
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Fall Dresses with Sleeves
In the fall months, you’ll find plenty of long sleeve styles for wedding guests. Autumn is the perfect time of year to break out the sleeves and cover your arms, as temps start to dip and those cool, chilly nights start to roll in. For a fall wedding, you’ll want to select deep rich tones: burgundy, brown, rust, deep green, and navy are all perfect color options for fall guest outfits, long sleeves or otherwise!
1. Wedding Guest Dress with Sleeves That Are Sheer, $110
This elegant and formal dress is the perfect outfit to wear to a fall wedding. It has sleeves that are sheer, yet cover your arms beautifully.
2. Square Neck Knee-Length Dress in Navy Blue, $89.99
This dress is so cute! I love the long, sheer sleeves and the unique square neckline. By AWBridal.
3. Floral Print Mini Dress with Long Ruffled Sleeves, $65
Cute! This floral print is perfect for fall weddings.
4. Long Sleeve Maxi Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Style, $89
This is the best maxi wedding guest dress with sleeves on this list! You can choose from various colors for the season here.
5. Mini Dress with Tie Belt and Long Puff Sleeves, $69
Ooh, this is the perfect little black dress to wear! This is one of the best wedding guest dresses that has sleeves yet a short hemline so it’s cute, yet covers the arms.
6. Floral Mini Dress with Sleeves and Boots, $69
If you’re looking for wedding guest dresses with sleeves you can also pair with cowboy boots, this is a perfect option! Get it here.
7. Skater Dress with Floral Print in Mini Length, $69
This cute navy blue floral print is perfect for late summer or fall wedding season. The long sleeves add a fun accent.
8. Long Lace Sleeve Bodycon Dress, $59
Rock this stylish and flattering long lace sleeve dress with a bateau neckline and knee-length hem.
9. Grey Off-the-Shoulder Maxi, $89
A lightweight and flowy dress that is elegant and covers your arms with billowy sleeves.
10. Half-Sleeve Sheath Dress in Black, $62
Wear this little black dress with sleeves in a half-style to any wedding this year!
11. Fall Burgundy Backless Maxi with Sleeves, $89
It’s tough to pick a favorite, but this may be it for me! I really love this color and maxi length, the v-neckline, and the balloon effect on the sleeves.
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Winter Dresses with Sleeves
When winter wedding season rolls around, look for deep rich colors and jewel tones for the season. Long-length sleeves are popular during this season, as the temperature dips and evenings get chillier.
12. Emerald Green Dress with Sleeves and Ruching, $109
Wear this mermaid surplice dress to your next wedding and feel like a goddess! The ruching, the maxi length, the elegant sleeves… it’s perfect.
13. Long Sleeve Maxi Dress with Open Back, $34.30
Ooh, this style is on sale and is beautiful as ever! I love the long maxi length and deep green color; the open back is a stylish accent!
14. Navy Long Sleeve Mini with Mock Neck, $79
This airy woven chiffon material, textured dots, and metallic fabric make this a perfect winter wedding guest dress with sleeves that have the cutest ruffles at the shoulders and smocked cuffs. Love this style!
15. Burgundy Maxi Dress with Lacy Long Sleeves, $89
Stylish, form-fitting, and flattering: this winter dress has it all! The lacy sleeves and flowy skirt look beautiful together.
16. Satin Mini Dress in Green, $75
Hello, non-frumpy! This adorable short dress with sleeves is the perfect wedding outfit to wear.
17. Mock Neck Chiffon Dress, $89
Dance the night away in this elegant long-length maxi dress in black chiffon with sleeves.
18. Midi Length Forest Green Dress, $69
Form-fitting and flattering, this dress has long sleeves in forest green and hits at a perfect midi length.
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Spring Dresses with Sleeves
Attending a spring wedding? Sleeves on wedding guest dresses in the spring are easy-to-find when you look for lightweight and airy chiffon options. Here are some of our top picks for spring wedding guest dresses with sleeves.
19. Blush Pink Long Sleeve Maxi, $89
This is the perfect dress in my opinion: it’s one of the best wedding guest dresses with sleeves in a soft blush pink that goes with everything. Love, love, love this dress.
20. Pink Skate Dress with Sleeves and Mini Hem, $69
A cute pink dress with sleeves is perfect for spring weddings! I also love this skater-style skirt.
21. Black Floral Twist-Front Mini, $62
This wear-it-everywhere dress has elegant sleeves and a cute ruffle hem.
22. Light Blue Swiss Dot Dress with Sleeves, $69
A darling dress with a soft blue color and elegant Swiss dot fabric.
23. Long Sleeve Light Sage Dress with Mini Hem, $67
Cute! A springtime dress in light sage with long sleeves, buttons on the bodice, and a cute ruffly hemline.
24. Floral Print Smocked Mini, $73
Stylish!
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Summer Dresses with Sleeves
If you’re planning to wear a wedding guest dress with sleeves in summer, be sure to check the weather ahead of time. It’s one thing to make a fashion statement, but another to be sweating profusely. :) For hot and humid weather, I urge you to consider a cap sleeve or 3/4 length sleeve at the very least. And be sure the material is lightweight, like these options.
25. Dusty Purple Floral Wrap Maxi, $99
Go for a glam look in this dusty purple maxi wrap dress, perfectly fashionable and flattering with sleeves.
26. Off-the-Shoulder Floral Maxi, $95
These color combinations are incredible! Love the floral pattern, the off-the-shoulder sleeves, and the fun flowy skirt for dancing the night away at the reception.
27. Floral Maxi Dress with Sleeves for Summer, $87
This highly-rated dress is perfect for summer wedding guests who want sleeves to cover arms, but still have a lightweight feel. Love the floral pattern and wrap style!
28. Dark Blue Floral Mini Dress, $89
A cute ruffle hem, long flowy sleeves, and a fun floral pattern make this a cute wedding guest outfit to wear.
28. Stylish Mauve Jacquard Floral Mini, $67
This is such a pretty and fun dress to wear!
29. Ruffle Half-Sleeve Wedding Guest Dress in Lavender, $86
This really is a gorgeous dress! It is one of the best wedding guest dresses with sleeves that are half-style, or off-the-shoulder, so it’s airy and breezy but covers your arms.
30. Wedding Guest Dress with Sleeves Floral, $89
Love this color and the ruffle hem with floral print! Very cute and stylish.
And this brings me to a question: can you wear sleeves to a wedding? Of course! It’s OK to wear long sleeves (or short sleeves) to a wedding in any season but check the weather ahead of time. You don’t want to wear a wedding guest dress that has sleeves in hot humid summertime, but it may be appropriate if the weather is cooler than usual.
In conclusion, finding the right outfit to wear to a wedding is easy when you know where to look. When sleeves are an important part of the dress, you should make it a priority in finding wedding guest dresses that have sleeves to cover the arms. I hope this blog post helped nudge you in the right direction and helps you find the perfect dress to wear to the wedding in fall, winter, spring, or summer. If you like this blog post, please share it on social media below ↓
Have fun!
xo
Emma
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