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Today we’re going to talk about one of our favorite looks: the classic elegance of vintage style long sleeve wedding gowns. One of the best things about planning a wedding in modern times: the choices. So many choices! OK, so this can also be an overwhelming aspect of the planning process, and can at times seem like it may break you…
But! But: being able to pick your style, your vows, your venue, and the aesthetic of your wedding is something some modern brides might almost take for granted. For a long time, you didn’t get to choose the style of your wedding dress: there was one style, and that was it. Variations within, of course, but the selection in a bridal shop in 1985 was certainly a lot more uniform than the selection today.
Which brings us to today’s collection of some of our favorite vintage style long sleeve wedding gowns (alright, some elegant 3/4 sleeve wedding dresses as well). Choices! No strapless, sweetheart necklines here: these wedding gowns are classic, lovely, and besleeved. We’ve included a few from earlier collections, as well as some recent designs currently available online. Take a look!
Usually I will pull and highlight one or two gowns from a designer’s collection, gowns that capture perfect art deco style, that evoke the 1920s without seeming costume-y… but Jenny Packham‘s 2012 Bridal Collection is so on-point, so gorgeous from start to finish, I’ve got to show you half of the dresses, because they are …
Today we’re introducing a new post-type to the site, the good old-fashioned Sponsor Roundup! Yeehaw! So about once a month we’ll be showing you new sponsors of the site, and featuring some of their products so you can see exactly why they were selected as vendor sponsors (hint: because they are awesome). First up, you’ll …
Up today we thought we’d show you a few 1920s style wedding dresses we’ve stumbled upon over the last few months (actually some roaring ’20s and 1930s inspired dresses). First up we’ve got a couple of 1930s inspired wedding gowns, like this dreamy dress from Deco Weddings fave BHLDN: This is the “Breathless” dress, and it’s …
Well, its happened. We’ve fallen in love again, hard. Because we recently came across the designs of Eliza Jane Howell (actually designer Gill Harvey: the name is an homage to her grandmother) and we’re absolutely, crazily, 100% smitten with these incredible 1920s wedding dresses. 2024 update: Please note this popular post features a collection from …
Vintage Style Long Sleeve Wedding Gowns
This post includes one or more affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking through, we may receive a small commission from the designer, retailer or shop (thanks!) More info here.

Today we’re going to talk about one of our favorite looks: the classic elegance of vintage style long sleeve wedding gowns. One of the best things about planning a wedding in modern times: the choices. So many choices! OK, so this can also be an overwhelming aspect of the planning process, and can at times seem like it may break you…
But! But: being able to pick your style, your vows, your venue, and the aesthetic of your wedding is something some modern brides might almost take for granted. For a long time, you didn’t get to choose the style of your wedding dress: there was one style, and that was it. Variations within, of course, but the selection in a bridal shop in 1985 was certainly a lot more uniform than the selection today.
Which brings us to today’s collection of some of our favorite vintage style long sleeve wedding gowns (alright, some elegant 3/4 sleeve wedding dresses as well). Choices! No strapless, sweetheart necklines here: these wedding gowns are classic, lovely, and besleeved. We’ve included a few from earlier collections, as well as some recent designs currently available online. Take a look!
Long sleeve lace wedding gown, Jeneva from BHLDN.
Long sleeve art deco wedding gown, from Alon Livne.
Flutter sleeve 1920s wedding gown, from Terani Couture.
Flutter sleeve 1920s wedding gown, from Alon Livne.
Long sleeved art deco wedding gown, Nova from BHLDN.
Art deco gown from Berta.
Long sleeved art deco gown from BHLDN.
1920s inspired fringe flapper wedding dress, from Unique Vintage.
Lace long sleeve wedding dress from BHLDN.
Long sleeve art deco wedding gown from designer Isabel Zapardiez.
Elegant long sleeve ivory and gold wedding gown, from Terani Couture.
Art deco gown from Berta.
The Serena gown from BHLDN.
Don’t forget: We’ve got lots more vintage wedding gowns to browse in our Deco Shop, so come take a look!
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