Formal Long Sleeve Dresses

What are long sleeve dresses?

A long sleeve dress is any style of dress that has sleeves that reach below the elbow and to the wrist. Typically, a long
sleeve dress will cover the whole length of the arms to the wrist, but sometimes they can be cut slightly shorter for a delicate and flattering style.

Not only are long sleeves ideal on dresses for when the winter hits, but they can be fashionable too. Long sleeves
can come in a variety of styles including bell sleeves, balloon sleeves, sheer sleeves, batwing sleeves and bracelet sleeves. There are so many different
styles that stop sleeves from ever getting boring. They can add detail and interest to your look, as well as adding a modern or classic twist to your
favourite dress designs.

Who should wear long sleeve dresses?

Long sleeve dresses work for all body types and styles, and they’re a wardrobe staple when it comes to the cold weather! When the temperature changes,
everyone can reach for long sleeve dresses, no matter what their body shape or figure.

Long sleeve dresses come in so many styles that they can work for any figure or body shape and look great. Go for a bodycon style that flatters your silhouette for the days you’re feeling body confident, but then look to a tunic shape that flows over the body for the days when you want to hide or
disguise your stomach or hips.

When should I wear long sleeve dresses?

Winter and autumn are the main two seasons when we would reach for our long sleeve dresses in our wardrobe - after all, nobody is choosing a cami dress when the temperature dips below zero!

Don’t let the seasons dictate when you pull out your favourite long sleeve dress though, as there are still long sleeve summer styles too! Plus we all know that summers can unpredictable and even see colder days too, which means you might find yourself reaching for a long sleeve dress for going out or for an easy casual style on a weekend or relaxed day.

How should I wear long sleeve dresses? What pairs well with long sleeve dresses?

Style a long sleeve dress like you would any other, and the only limits are what you want to wear and how you want to dress your look up or down!

Go for a casual long sleeve dress that can be paired with trainers or layered underneath
an oversized shirt or jacket for an easy weekend look. For the perfect autumn and winter style, you can choose a knitted style that will keep you warm paired with boots, tights, a scarf and hat as well as your trusty warm coat.

If you need to get dressed up then choose a party long sleeve dress that can be styled with your favourite pair of heels,
jewellery and a clutch bag for the perfect night-time look. Or for a more formal event, pick out a stunning style from the long sleeve evening dresses, which include a wrap dress and going out styles.