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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!
Posting a few photos of some gorgeous art deco and 1930s style wedding gowns we recently came across, from UK based designer Kate Beaumont. One look and we were pretty much instantly smitten… ARE YOU KIDDING ME. These gowns are essentially our entire raison d’etre and we cannot get enough of them. Crepes and silk …
Today we’re featuring a variety of stunning handmade bridal gowns from designer MYWONY. These ethereal, vintage inspired wedding dresses are each made-to-order, with beautiful handwork and detailing. First up we have this breathtaking, pale blue and grey accented gown with a gorgeous fairy tale feel. This is the Gardenia gown: Wow. Wow wow wow. Absolutely …
It’s been a while since we checked back on the collection of vintage style wedding dresses at one of our favorite 1920s + 30s inspired online bridal retailers (the reliably swoon-worthy BHLDN) but we took a look over the weekend at some of their newer gowns and WOW. And yay! And wow. First up, one …
Browsing through some art deco dresses yesterday I came across a brand I’d never heard of before, called Mignon. Some really lovely stuff! I think the reason I hadn’t seen these gowns before is that they are often marketed as formal/prom/dance dressess as opposed to wedding gowns, but some of them would be absolutely ideal …
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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