Bride Chic

From a designer’s point of view, sleeves can be one of the most creative components of a dress. For me, a well-designed sleeve is a work of art; it combines fabric and adornment into the overall image of the garment. I also think sleeves are the most satisfying part of a dress to work on – the actual stitching, the manipulation of fabric, and the trim can really pinpoint the character of the dress. There are probably more variations of sleeves than any other component, and once you’ve decided to go with sleeves, you'll realize your possibilities are never-ending. Besides looking beautiful, the right sleeves can add bodice appeal while keeping your skirt of sloping shoulders in proportion. Although not the foremost option, keeping arms warm could be another alternative to wearing sleeves. Once upon a time, etiquette dictated the length of sleeves you could wear during the winter months or the time of day you got married. Fortunately, these restrictions were lifted long ago. Nowadays...