In Medieval times, a long sleeve wedding dress was the only kind of wedding dress a bride can wear on her special day. Those were the times of pure conservatism and ladies were not allowed to bare herself in front of other people. She had to cover herself up even or especially on her wedding to symbolize purity. Thus, wedding dresses during those times had sleeves long enough to cover the fingers and sometimes even touch the floor! But aside from being conservative, wedding dresses was also a way of showing off someone’s wealth. A long sleeve wedding dress made from elegant fabrics of velvet or damask in rich silk and satin trimmings meant that the bride comes from a privileged family. In a way, a long sleeve wedding dress during the Medieval times was also a fashion statement.
Today, wedding dresses have evolved into a whole new line of fashion masterpieces. While still maintaining the symbol of purity and femininity that wedding dresses originally hold, most wedding dresses today come in more relaxed and versatile designs to represent the modern woman: sexy and independent. Thus, most wedding dresses now come in short sleeves, sleeveless or strapless designs with sometimes shorter lengths and even slits and made of new, beautiful fabrics to reflect the taste and personality of the bride. Matched up with an equally elegant short or full-terrain veil to add drama to the dress, fabulous designer shoes and exquisite jewelry, a wedding also becomes a bride’s personal fashion show where she is the star of the event and she can dress up in her most elegant and be the most beautiful woman in the world at least for that day.
But while most wedding dresses today are sexy with designs that mostly bare the bride’s arms and shoulders, some brides still prefer the conservative but elegant design of a long sleeve wedding dress.
A long sleeve wedding dress made of lace is especially elegant either in small appliqués or in full lace design. Italian or vintage lace is so soft and smooth and has a naturally flowing design that creating it in a long sleeve wedding dress design creates an impression of an elaborate Italian or Victorian wedding. A long sleeve wedding dress has other advantages, too. Brides who have apparently bigger arms or shoulders or are plain conscious with these body parts can subtly cover these problem areas with a sophisticated yet provocative long sleeve wedding dress. If she has extremely wide hips or otherwise too skinny hips, she can cleverly divert attention from the middle area with an elegant long sleeve wedding gown. Moreover, so as not to appear too formal, the dress can be made in lighter mesh material for more comfort and style. To further break up the “heavy” design, you can create balance in style by providing a sexy neckline and shorter dress length or maybe a slit. Match it up with sexy shoes and simple but divine jewelry to create a sophisticated yet provocative wedding look.
Wedding dresses are a delight to make, especially for the bride who can make or break it for her. Either a long sleeve wedding dress or something more modern and sexier, what’s important is the design suits the bride perfectly, and that makes her truly the most beautiful and happiest woman on her wedding day.
