Just Say No to Sleeves
Posted by Jolene on Feb 20, 2008. Filed under Fashion, Trend Watch, Vera Wang, Wedding Dresses
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Some years the wedding fashion trends tell us to add colored ribbons to our white gowns, and other years big flowers or poufs are all the rage. The 2008 wedding dress runway buzz is all about the Return of the Sleeve. For years, strapless wedding gowns have ruled the wedding aisle. And why not? They’re sexy, chic and glam, and are the perfect excuse to accessorize with faux fur or wispy shawls.
This year, whether preppy and cute á la J. Crew or long and sheer, as in Angel Sanchez’ mini-gown, bridal designers have fashionistas aflutter with sleeve talk. I say, it’s just a case of fashion manipulation by the chilly East Coast! I predict the so-called “trend” will fall flat in the sunny climes of California and fade into a Malibu sunset.
See, we Cal Gals spend a considerable amount of time working on our bods, and even the curviest bride wants to show off her shapely shoulders, well-toned arms and perfectly crafted tan. The last thing we want to do is hide our accomplishments, even under the sheerest chiffon!
So let’s launch a West Coast rebellion, and continue to bare our arms and shoulders on the beach, in the ballroom, at the country club. Leave the sleeves to the more timid souls. What do you say? Will you join me in the boycott of wedding dresses with sleeves?
Extra Advice: While we’re at it, do yourself a favor and avoid the wedding dress trend toward tiered skirts. They may look pretty and frothy on the hanger, but darling, they do absolutely nothing for you. Leave the tiers for your wedding cake.
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Comments
But Jo, it’s cold in San Francisco! I got married in SF and I was freezing in my sleeveless gown. I would have gotten a dress with sleeves or a little jacket, but I just couldn’t find anything non-frumpy with sleeves. I had to wear my filmy wrap during the ceremony so I would stop shivering…and I had it on all crooked, and no one straightened it for me. So which is worse? Chiffon sleeves or freezing bride?
That’s what grooms are for, Jenn, to keep ya’ warm!!
And I’m sorry your MOH didn’t fix your shawl. If I’d been there, I would have made sure you were on straight!
It is ridiculous to assume CA girls would not want sleeves because we all have great arms and tan. I would love to see a better variety of sleeved gowns that do not look frumpy or matronly.
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I wore a wedding dress with a sleeveless bateau neckline (this was a big 2002 wedding trend). The dress looked kind of like this. I adored it, and it was practical for a hot August wedding. But I have to confess that I’m “warming” (haha) to the sleeve trend! I’m just getting bored of seeing the same sleeveless silhouette, and I’m sure there are some California brides out there who wouldn’t mind a little sleeve.