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Mother of the Bride Dresses with Sleeves

5.0 / 5 6 verified reviews
“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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Julia Beaded Twilight Mother of the Bride & Groom Dress Try at home available

Julia Beaded Twilight Mother of the Bride & Groom Dress

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$575.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Gold Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Gold Gown by Dressology

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$199.00
Laurie Mermaid Beaded Navy Mother of the Bride & Groom Dress

Laurie Mermaid Beaded Navy Mother of the Bride & Groom Dress

$575.00
Alice Off Shoulder Black Sequin Nude Gown by Adrianna Papell

Alice Off Shoulder Black Sequin Nude Gown by Adrianna Papell

$555.00
Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Navy Blue Try at home available

Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Navy Blue

Price range: $349.00 through $379.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Emerald Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Emerald Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Julia Floral Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Blush Try at home available

Julia Floral Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Blush

$575.00
Try Before You Buy Gloria Gown by Tania Olsen

Try Before You Buy Gloria Gown by Tania Olsen

$25.00
Edith Flutter Sleeve Gold Sequin Black Gown by Dressology Try at home available

Edith Flutter Sleeve Gold Sequin Black Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Sapphire Blue Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Dusty Blue Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Silver Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Wine Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Cora Asymmetric Sequin Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy Try at home available

Cora Asymmetric Sequin Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$490.00
Madonna Sequin Evening Gown by Tania Olsen - Navy Blue Try at home available

Madonna Sequin Evening Gown by Tania Olsen - Navy Blue

Price range: $430.00 through $460.00
Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Emerald Try at home available

Nelson Full Sleeve Satin Gown by Tania Olsen - Emerald

Price range: $349.00 through $379.00
Joanna Full Sleeve Floral Sequin Dress by Adrianna Papell - Biscotti Try at home available

Joanna Full Sleeve Floral Sequin Dress by Adrianna Papell - Biscotti

$425.00
Gloria Cap Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Teal Try at home available

Gloria Cap Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Teal

Price range: $299.00 through $329.00
Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Silver Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology

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

$199.00
Short Sleeve Magnolia Floral Dress by Adrianna Papell

Short Sleeve Magnolia Floral Dress by Adrianna Papell

$495.00
Floral Jacquard Off Shoulder Gown In Navy Pink Multi by Adrianna Papell

Floral Jacquard Off Shoulder Gown In Navy Pink Multi by Adrianna Papell

$480.00
Short Sleeve Floral Embroidered Blush Nude Gown With Ribbon Tie Waist by Adrianna Papell

Short Sleeve Floral Embroidered Blush Nude Gown With Ribbon Tie Waist by Adrianna Papell

$425.00
Midnight Organza Wrap Jacket With Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

Midnight Organza Wrap Jacket With Short Sleeves by Adrianna Papell

$149.00
Embroidered Floral Cap Sleeve Column in Navy Multi Gown by Adrianna Papell

Embroidered Floral Cap Sleeve Column in Navy Multi Gown by Adrianna Papell

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

Hand Beaded Jade Short Sleeve Floral Godet Gown by Adrianna Papell

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Sage Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Navy Gown by Dressology

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

Edith Flutter Sleeve Sequin Dusty Pink Gown by Dressology

$199.00
Julia Floral Beaded Gown Adrianna Papell - Moonscape Try at home available

Julia Floral Beaded Gown Adrianna Papell - Moonscape

$575.00
Lotta Sequin Cocktail Midi Champagne Gown by Trellis Lane

Lotta Sequin Cocktail Midi Champagne Gown by Trellis Lane

$440.00
Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Magenta Gown by Trellis Lane Try at home available

Catherine Flutter Sleeve Mid Length Magenta Gown by Trellis Lane

$399.00
Madonna Sequin Evening Gown by Tania Olsen - Wine Red Try at home available

Madonna Sequin Evening Gown by Tania Olsen - Wine Red

Price range: $430.00 through $460.00
Yolanda Sequin Cocktail Gown by Tania Olsen - Plum

Yolanda Sequin Cocktail Gown by Tania Olsen - Plum

Price range: $395.00 through $425.00
Lois Long Sleeve Beaded Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy Try at home available

Lois Long Sleeve Beaded Mid Length Gown by Trellis Lane in Navy

$499.00
Lois Long Sleeve Beaded Gown by Trellis Lane in Blush Try at home available

Lois Long Sleeve Beaded Gown by Trellis Lane in Blush

$549.00
Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Pine Green

Nancy Full Sleeve Dress by Tania Olsen - Pine Green

Price range: $339.00 through $369.00
Gloriana Short Sleeve Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Cassis Try at home available

Gloriana Short Sleeve Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Cassis

$345.00
Julia Floral Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Taupe Pink Try at home available

Julia Floral Beaded Gown by Adrianna Papell - Taupe Pink

$575.00
Sylvie Glitter Embroidered Gold Gown Soft Sparkle with Gentle Coverage by Dressology

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

$199.00
Charlotte Knotted Crepe Navy Column Gown with Embroidered Cap Sleeves by Dressology

Charlotte Knotted Crepe Navy Column Gown with Embroidered Cap Sleeves by Dressology

$229.00
Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Olive Green Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Olive Green Gown by Dressology

$199.00
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

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

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 Teal Gown by Dressology

Delphine Twist Waist Glitter Knit Teal 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
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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.