Plus Size Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

Plus size wedding dresses with sleeves  are all the rage for curvy brides who plan to tie the knot in 2024.

At Sydney's Closet, we offer fashion-forward wedding dresses with sleeves in a variety of popular lengths: cap,... Read More

Plus size wedding dresses with sleeves  are all the rage for curvy brides who plan to tie the knot in 2024.

At Sydney's Closet, we offer fashion-forward wedding dresses with sleeves in a variety of popular lengths: cap, short sleeves, above the elbow, below the elbow, 3/4 sleeves, bracelet, and long to the wrist.

Plus size long-sleeved wedding gown designer Phyllis Brasch Librach knows firsthand how important sleeves are to today's fashion-savvy bride who wants coverage for her arms without sacrificing modern style.  Every season, she receives countless requests to create dreamy bridal ball gowns that are not sleeveless or strapless.

Beyond fashion, the fit of a sleeve is critical for a full-figure bride. Phyllis tests each sample on a fit model.  The designer wants to be extra sure there is ample room in the biceps and upper back to reach the arm out to hug the groom, bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom and, of course, greet the wedding guests. 

Without a proper fit, the all-important comfort factor is also sacrificed.  What bride wants a gown that is too tight in the upper or lower arms on her special day?

Fit is critical, but so is fashion. No woman wants to sacrifice a beautiful design for the opportunity to cover her arms. Shop for long sleeves bridal dresses in a variety of classic and contemporary styles: In all shapes, belle, fit and flare, poet sleeves, puffed and slit.

When selecting the style, consider your choice of fabric. Add an instant romantic touch to a plus size bridal gown when you sew the sleeves in Alencon, Chantilly, Duchess or Guipure lace. Satin sleeves create a minimalist and modern touch. Go for the glam with sleeves created with fabric that glitters. Or for a very opulent look opt to embellish your arms with fabric adorned with flowers or pearls. 

Details like covered or crystal buttons, add elegant details to long sleeves.

For brides opting to buy an informal wedding dress, Phyllis designed a short plus size long sleeve wedding gown with a very vintage vibe.
The style is perfect for a destination wedding on a beach, at a winery, in a garden or at City Hall. 

Phyllis is already hard at work designing the Michelle Bridal 2025 Collection, sold only in fine bridal shops and salons. You can certainly look forward to more styles than ever for full-figured brides with exquisite taste shopping for sleeves. Clearly, this fashion trend continues coming down the aisle! 

But there is no need to wait. Sydney's Closet stocks styles in a wide range of sizes and designs to fit and flatter brides who wear size 14 to a size 40 including ball gowns, dresses with bling, short styles and skirts with pockets.