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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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Fay Cocktail Dress by Trellis Lane in Wine

Fay Cocktail Dress by Trellis Lane in Wine

$399.00
Fay Cocktail Dress by Trellis Lane in Navy

Fay Cocktail Dress by Trellis Lane in Navy

$399.00
Angie Cocktail Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

Angie Cocktail Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$450.00
Catherine Wine Gown Elegance with Contemporary Detail by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Catherine Wine Gown Elegance with Contemporary Detail by Trellis Lane

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

Phoebe Navy Dress with Sleeves with Polished Elegance by Trellis Lane

$480.00
June Midi Soft Sequin Lace Bisque Gown by Trellis Lane Try at home available

June Midi Soft Sequin Lace Bisque Gown by Trellis Lane

$420.00
Joyce Beaded Mid-Length Navy Dress Soft Refined Silhouette by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Joyce Beaded Mid-Length Navy Dress Soft Refined Silhouette by Trellis Lane

$499.00
Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Wine Try at home available

Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Wine

$399.00
Phoebe Polished Cocktail Navy Dress Elegance with Soft Structure by Trellis Lane

Phoebe Polished Cocktail Navy Dress Elegance with Soft Structure by Trellis Lane

$399.00
Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Navy Gown by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Navy Gown by Trellis Lane

$480.00
Leia Midi Peplum Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy Try at home available

Leia Midi Peplum Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$499.00
Colleen One Shoulder Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy Try at home available

Colleen One Shoulder Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$549.00
Joyce Beaded Pencil Navy Gown Refined Detail by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Joyce Beaded Pencil Navy Gown Refined Detail by Trellis Lane

$529.00
Joyce Beaded Mid-Length Blush Dress Soft Silhouette Detail by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Joyce Beaded Mid-Length Blush Dress Soft Silhouette Detail by Trellis Lane

$499.00
Colleen One Shoulder Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy Try at home available

Colleen One Shoulder Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$499.00
Colleen One Shoulder Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Blush Try at home available

Colleen One Shoulder Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Blush

$499.00
Georgia Beaded Gown by Trellis Lane in Charcoal

Georgia Beaded Gown by Trellis Lane in Charcoal

$999.00
Georgia Beaded Champagne Dress Refined Sparkle with Elegant Movement by Trellis Lane

Georgia Beaded Champagne Dress Refined Sparkle with Elegant Movement by Trellis Lane

$999.00
Leia Peplum Blush Gown Graceful Beading with Refined Shape by Trellis Lane Try at home available

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

$549.00
Kikki Beaded Blush Gown Sculpted Elegance with Artful Detail by Trellis Lane

Kikki Beaded Blush Gown Sculpted Elegance with Artful Detail by Trellis Lane

$699.00
June Sequin Overlay Gown by Trellis Lane in Seamist Green Try at home available

June Sequin Overlay Gown by Trellis Lane in Seamist Green

$480.00
Roxy Sequin Gown by Trellis Lane in Gold

Roxy Sequin Gown by Trellis Lane in Gold

$520.00
Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Sage Green Try at home available

Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Sage Green

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Champagne Try at home available

Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Champagne

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Emerald Green Try at home available

Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Emerald Green

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Wine Red Try at home available

Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Wine Red

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Midnight Blue Try at home available

Linden Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Midnight Blue

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Plum Try at home available

Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Plum

Price range: $349.00 through $379.00
Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Blush Pink

Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Blush Pink

Price range: $339.00 through $369.00
Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Dusty Indigo

Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Dusty Indigo

Price range: $339.00 through $369.00
Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Wine

Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Wine

Price range: $339.00 through $369.00
Gloria Cap Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Wine Try at home available

Gloria Cap Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Wine

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Evelyn Art Deco Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Blush Try at home available

Evelyn Art Deco Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Blush

$395.00
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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.