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Mother of the Bride Dresses with Sleeves

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“I was so impressed with this dress when I saw it online and I am just as impressed with the real thing. It is perfect. I’m a curvy woman and I feel so comfortable in it. Definitely recommend. Thanks MothersOnly.”
— Lynn Lucas Francis, on the Laurie Mermaid Beaded Navy Mother of the Bride & Groom Dress
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Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Purple Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Purple Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Navy Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology Try at home available

Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Navy Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology

$199.00
Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Emerald Green Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology Try at home available

Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Emerald Green Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology

$199.00
Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Burgundy Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Burgundy Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Chocolate Brown Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Chocolate Brown Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Emerald Green Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Emerald Green Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Navy Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Navy Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Elaina Flared Midi Charcoal Dress Pearl-Beaded A-Line with Shoulder Coverage by Trellis Lane

Elaina Flared Midi Charcoal Dress Pearl-Beaded A-Line with Shoulder Coverage by Trellis Lane

$460.00
Cece Pearl Pencil Charcoal Dress Refined Column Elegance by Trellis Lane

Cece Pearl Pencil Charcoal Dress Refined Column Elegance by Trellis Lane

$465.00
Short Sleeve Diamond Beaded Cowl Gown by Adrianna Papell - Crystal Silver

Short Sleeve Diamond Beaded Cowl Gown by Adrianna Papell - Crystal Silver

$575.00
Tiffany Bow Sheath Dress by Adrianna Papell - Blue Mist Try at home available

Tiffany Bow Sheath Dress by Adrianna Papell - Blue Mist

$225.00
Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Sage Try at home available

Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Sage

Price range: $349.00 through $379.00
Vianne Navy Sleeved Gown Classic Glamour with Modern Balance by Trellis Lane

Vianne Navy Sleeved Gown Classic Glamour with Modern Balance by Trellis Lane

$480.00
Vianne Wine Sleeved Gown Classic Glamour with Modern Balance by Trellis Lane

Vianne Wine Sleeved Gown Classic Glamour with Modern Balance by Trellis Lane

$480.00
Catherine Mid Length Teal Gown by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Catherine Mid Length Teal Gown by Trellis Lane

$399.00
Phoebe Magenta Dress with Sleeves with Polished Elegance by Trellis Lane

Phoebe Magenta Dress with Sleeves with Polished Elegance by Trellis Lane

$480.00
Phoebe Teal Dress with Sleeves with Polished Elegance by Trellis Lane

Phoebe Teal Dress with Sleeves with Polished Elegance by Trellis Lane

$480.00
Leia Peplum Navy Gown Graceful Beading with Refined Shape by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Leia Peplum Navy Gown Graceful Beading with Refined Shape by Trellis Lane

$549.00
Bellami Textured Florals with Modern Navy Florals Maxi Dress by Trellis Lane

Bellami Textured Florals with Modern Navy Florals Maxi Dress by Trellis Lane

$440.00
Langham One-Shoulder Bow Mint Multi Maxi in Sculpted Jacquard by Trellis Lane

Langham One-Shoulder Bow Mint Multi Maxi in Sculpted Jacquard by Trellis Lane

$399.00
Charlotta Gold Hi-Lo Maxi by Trellis Lane

Charlotta Gold Hi-Lo Maxi by Trellis Lane

$300.00
Tuxedo Mermaid Midnight Gown With Long Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Tuxedo Mermaid Midnight Gown With Long Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Tuxedo Mermaid Burgundy Gown With Long Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Tuxedo Mermaid Burgundy Gown With Long Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid French Blue Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid French Blue Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

$590.00
Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Emerald Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Emerald Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Dark Blue Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Dark Blue Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Aqua Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

Sleeveless Blouson Mermaid Aqua Gown With Jasmine Beading by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Short Sleeve Beaded Floral Embroidery Midnight Multi Gown by Adrianna Papell

Short Sleeve Beaded Floral Embroidery Midnight Multi Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Black Organza Wrap Jacket With Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Black Organza Wrap Jacket With Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$149.00
One Shoulder Jacquard Green Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

One Shoulder Jacquard Green Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

$445.00
One Shoulder Jacquard Burgundy Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

One Shoulder Jacquard Burgundy Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

$445.00
One Shoulder Jacquard Blue Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

One Shoulder Jacquard Blue Gold Dress by Adrianna Papell

$445.00
Off Shoulder Foil Leaf Mermaid Champagne Gold Gown by Adrianna Papell

Off Shoulder Foil Leaf Mermaid Champagne Gold Gown by Adrianna Papell

$385.00
Off Shoulder Floral Jacquard A Midnight Line Gown by Adrianna Papell

Off Shoulder Floral Jacquard A Midnight Line Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Off Shoulder Bell Sleeve Sequin Airy Aqua Lace Gown by Adrianna Papell

Off Shoulder Bell Sleeve Sequin Airy Aqua Lace Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Off Shoulder 3D Floral Jacquard Blush Gown by Adrianna Papell

Off Shoulder 3D Floral Jacquard Blush Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Multicolor Floral Beaded Mermaid Gem Green Gown With Dolman Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Multicolor Floral Beaded Mermaid Gem Green Gown With Dolman Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$490.00
Long Sleeve Metallic Crinkle Drape Mint Gold Gown by Adrianna Papell

Long Sleeve Metallic Crinkle Drape Mint Gold Gown by Adrianna Papell

$425.00
Jasmine Beaded Blouson Teal Gown With Sheer Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Jasmine Beaded Blouson Teal Gown With Sheer Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$425.00
Jasmine Beaded Blouson Navy Gown With Sheer Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Jasmine Beaded Blouson Navy Gown With Sheer Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$455.00
Foil Leaf Short Sleeve in Light Blue Gold Gown With Draped Details by Adrianna Papell

Foil Leaf Short Sleeve in Light Blue Gold Gown With Draped Details by Adrianna Papell

$415.00
Flutter Sleeve Floral Beaded Fringe Midi Dress in Marble by Adrianna Papell

Flutter Sleeve Floral Beaded Fringe Midi Dress in Marble by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Floral Beaded Godet Cape Gown in Aqua Dust by Adrianna Papell

Floral Beaded Godet Cape Gown in Aqua Dust by Adrianna Papell

$590.00
Cap Sleeve Beaded Sequin Marble Floral Gown by Adrianna Papell

Cap Sleeve Beaded Sequin Marble Floral Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Beaded Mesh Long Dress in Green Slate by Adrianna Papell

Beaded Mesh Long Dress in Green Slate by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Bead Accent Crepe Halter Gown in Midnight by Adrianna Papell

Bead Accent Crepe Halter Gown in Midnight by Adrianna Papell

$349.00
Floral Jacquard Shawl Collar Gown In Navy Multi by Adrianna Papell

Floral Jacquard Shawl Collar Gown In Navy Multi by Adrianna Papell

$480.00
Hand Beaded Mahogany Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

Hand Beaded Mahogany Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Hand Beaded Emerald Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

Hand Beaded Emerald Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Hand Beaded Champagne Gold Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

Hand Beaded Champagne Gold Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Hand Beaded Blush Pink Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

Hand Beaded Blush Pink Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

$485.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Sea Glass Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Sea Glass Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Plum Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Plum Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Rust Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Rust Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Vena Blush Midi Dress Sequined Lace by Trellis Lane

Vena Blush Midi Dress Sequined Lace by Trellis Lane

$440.00
Lidia Sequin Cocktail Midi Gown by Trellis Lane in Champagne

Lidia Sequin Cocktail Midi Gown by Trellis Lane in Champagne

$490.00
Francesca Beaded Blush Dress Delicate Detail by Trellis Lane

Francesca Beaded Blush Dress Delicate Detail by Trellis Lane

$549.00
Oriana Navy Midi Modern Asymmetry with Elegant Flow by Trellis Lane

Oriana Navy Midi Modern Asymmetry with Elegant Flow by Trellis Lane

$450.00
Nancy Wine Midi Elegant Ruching with Refined Structure by Trellis Lane

Nancy Wine Midi Elegant Ruching with Refined Structure by Trellis Lane

$450.00
Oriana Pencil Blush Dress Modern with Elegant Flow by Trellis Lane

Oriana Pencil Blush Dress Modern with Elegant Flow by Trellis Lane

$499.00
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About

Mother of the Bride Dresses with Sleeves answer the question most mothers ask first, which is what to do about arms and shoulders. Sleeves suit church and cathedral ceremonies where coverage is expected, cooler seasons and evening receptions, and they photograph well in candid family shots where a bare bodice can feel exposed.

Sleeve lengths run from cap and short sleeves through to full length, across Adrianna Papell, Trellis Lane, Dressology and Tania Olsen, in satin, soft jersey, sequin, beaded and floral styles. Floor length gowns and cocktail shapes are both well represented. Sizes run AU 4 to AU 30 and most styles are in stock, with a number made to order. A try-on dress can be posted to you to try at home first.

See also Full Length Mother of the Bride Dresses, Navy Mother of the Bride Dresses and All Mother of the Bride Dresses.

Mother of the Bride Dresses with Sleeves: your questions answered

Should the mother of the bride wear sleeves?

It is a personal call, but sleeves are the most requested feature in this collection. They suit church ceremonies with a coverage expectation, cooler months, and mothers who want to feel settled in photographs rather than adjusting a strap through the ceremony and speeches.

What sleeve lengths are available?

The range covers cap sleeves, short sleeves, three quarter and full length sleeves, plus draped and cowl bodices that cover the shoulders without a true sleeve. Fabrics run from soft jersey and satin to sequin and beaded styles, so the sleeve can be sheer, fitted or fluid.

Can I find a full length dress with sleeves?

Yes. Floor length is the most common length in this collection, so sleeved gowns for formal and evening weddings are well covered, alongside sleeved cocktail and midi styles for daytime. You can filter by length once you have narrowed down the sleeve style you prefer.

What sizes do sleeved mother of the bride dresses come in?

Sleeved styles are listed in AU sizes 4 to 30. Sleeve fit through the upper arm is the detail worth checking most carefully, so if you are unsure, order a try-on dress and raise your arms in it at home before you settle on a size.