30 Chic Mother-of-the-Bride and-Groom Dresses with Long Sleeves

By Elizabeth Swanson
November 14, 2017
Rachel Havel Photography

Pretty options that are perfect for nearly any wedding season or style.

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No matter where your daughter or son's wedding is taking place, long-sleeve dresses are always appropriate; they seem to lend an air of elegance to any dress, whether it's mini, midi, or floor-length. Although they're especially fitting for a cool-weather climate or a fall or winter wedding date, you can absolutely wear a long-sleeve frock to any event. If your child is exchanging vows at a seaside destination, try an airy dress in a light fabric that will blow in the breeze. For nuptials taking place in the dead of winter, a long-sleeve dress made from a warm, sturdy fabric will keep you warm throughout the day. Even better, you won't have to worry about carrying a jacket or shawl around with you all night long.

For a formal wedding, you can't go wrong with a chic black dress. We found an embellished black lace gown with velvet-trim, and another with floral-embroidery and puff-sleeves, that remind us of the kind of evening dresses Audrey Hepburn would have worn. While plenty of long-sleeved options exist in solid colors, there are also patterns you can play with, too; printed maxis a great choice for a celebration with a laid-back, bohemian vibe while floral prints look elegant in any setting. If your son or daughter will be saying "I do" to a fall or spring wedding date, look for a simple crew-neck dress with a nipped waist. We found a pintucked silk-chiffon option in a seasonless shade of dusty rose, making it the perfect investment piece that you'll surely wear again and again. 

Whenever—or wherever— the big day is taking place, know that a long-sleeve mother-of-the-bride or-groom dress might just be the perfect option. Click through here to see 30 dresses with long sleeves that we're loving right now.

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Embellished Velvet-Trimmed Lace Gown, $3,090, netaporter.com

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Haider Ackermann

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Haider Ackermann Satin Maxi Dress, $2,315, matchesfashion.com

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Gabriela Hearst

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Gabriela Hearst "Ruby" Velvet Corduroy Dress, $1,695, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Michael Michael Kors

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Michael Michael Kors Pintucked Printed Chiffon Maxi Dress, $195, netaporter.com

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Ulla Johnson

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Ulla Johnson "Francine" Pintucked Embroidered Silk-Chiffon Midi Dress, $965, netaporter.com

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La Femme

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La Femme Beaded Gown, $528, nordstrom.com

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Vilshenko

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Vilshenko "Ennafa" Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, $2,090, netaporter.com

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Tadashi Shoji

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Tadashi Shoji Pleated Blouson Dress, $268, nordstrom.com

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Self-Portrait

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Self-Portrait Long-Sleeve Pleated Crepe Dress, $615, matchesfashion.com

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Vera Wang

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Vera Wang Long-Sleeve Gown, $328, nordstrom.com

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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi "Evelina" Ruffled Floral-Print Midi Dress, $1,180, netaporter.com

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Maggy London

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Maggy London Lace Midi Dress, $168, nordstrom.com

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Maje

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Maje Elliptical Hem Velvet Peplum Dress, $400, nordstrom.com

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J. Mendel

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J. Mendel Long-Sleeve Metallic Fringed Gown, $4,990, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Vanessa Bruno

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Vanessa Bruno "Hermance" Silk Crepe de Chine Midi Dress, $620, netaporter.com

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Ann Taylor

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Ann Taylor Lace Lantern Sleeve Shift Dress, $179, anntaylor.com

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Saloni

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Saloni "Ginny" Ruffled Printed Silk Maxi Dress, $795, netaporter.com

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Zara

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 Zara Flowing Midi Dress with Long Sleeves, $89.90, zara.com

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Giambattista Valli

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Giambattista Valli Lace and Silk-Chiffon Gown, $3,240, netaporter.com

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J.Crew

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J.Crew Bell-Sleeve Daisy Lace Dress, $188, jcrew.com

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Carolina Herrera

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Carolina Herrera Off-the-Shoulder Sequined Chiffon Gown, $8,990, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Georgia Alice

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Georgia Alice "Dusk" Pleated Lurex Dress, $860, netaporter.com

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Sequined Lace Dress, $195, macys.com

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Prabal Gurung

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Prabal Gurung Dotted Bell-Sleeve Midi Dress, $1,995, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Adrianna Papell

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Adrianna Papell Illusion Sleeve Blouson Dress, $138, nordstrom.com

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Co

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Co Floral-Embroidered Puff-Sleeve Gown, $3,995, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Naeem Khan

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Naeem Khan Floral-Embroidered Dress, $2,995, nordstrom.com

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Prada

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Prada Floral-Embroidered Cady Cocktail Dress, $3,120, bergdorfgoodman.com

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