Bridal Fashion 2019: Statement Sleeves

Taking a page from the trend showing all over haute couture and streetwear runways this year, bridal wear designers everywhere were making statements with big sleeves from designers like Rodarte, Chanel Haute Couture, Galia Lahav Bridal, Vera Wang Bride, Maggie Sottero and Oscar de la Renta Bridal.

Royal weddings are the prime example of traditional bridal sleeves and coverage, but if you’re after something a little outside-the-box, you’re in luck. This year, bridal sleeves are anything but ordinary. Be it a puff, raglan, or a detachable sleeve, the options are endless.

Nobody is up for bridal sleeves for the warmth—and this season’s options are all about the look.  Sheer sleeves provide the illusion of a long line, while still showing skin; and gossamer sleeves with a pouf, flare, or ruff mix up monotonous wedding dress silhouettes that are tired and overplayed.

Structural and draped sleeves create an eye-catching look that is upgraded and highly sophisticated. For a wow-factor transformation, opt for 2019’s newest rendition of this trend: detachable sleeves. Don them down the aisle for a more traditional look, and then shed them for dancing.

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