Evening gowns with sleeves, from three-quarter to one shoulder

Full-length sleeves for the coldest halls

If the wedding’s in January and the venue’s an old manor, go for sleeves to the wrist. Take our black velvet gown. It has a boat neckline, a floor-length skirt and a high slit, and you won’t reach for a shawl once. The emerald maxi does the same job in color, slit at the leg so your stride stays free.

Long sleeves also let you be bolder lower down. That black maxi with bare shoulders still keeps both arms covered, which is why it works at an awards night in December.

Jewelry gets simple here. Earrings, maybe a ring. Bracelets disappear under the cuff anyway, so save your favorite one for a gown with a shorter sleeve.

Three-quarter, short or a single sleeve

A three-quarter sleeve leaves the wrist on show. Our burgundy and emerald velvet gowns with open shoulders use it, and suddenly a slim watch or a bracelet has a place. Pin your hair up so the shoulders stay visible. The navy draped velvet gown sits in this group too.

Short sleeves are rarer on evening wear, and we like them for a long dinner in a warm room. The emerald pleated midi has them, with a round neck that keeps the focus on the folds.

One sleeve is the dramatic option. Our champagne gold gown is cut this way, a sleeve on one arm only and the opposite shoulder out, and a white velvet midi follows the same idea. With these, the necklace stays at home.

Not sure which sleeved evening dress to choose? Think about the hours. A ceremony, dinner and dancing need sleeves that let you lift your arms, so try it at home and reach up as if you’re catching a bouquet. Velvet doesn’t stretch much. We sew every style in XS to XL, and your bust measurement decides the size more than the label on your jeans.

Frequently asked questions

Do sleeves make a gown too warm indoors?

In most winter venues, no. Velvet’s a cold-season fabric, and that’s when we’d wear these. If the room runs hot, a three-quarter or short sleeve is the safer bet.

Can I wear a sleeved gown to black tie?

Yes, as long as it reaches the floor. See our floor-length evening styles.

Are there shorter evening dresses with sleeves?

Plenty, in mini and midi. Look through the midi evening dresses and our velvet with long sleeves.

Which coat suits a long gown?

One that ends below the knee, so the hem isn’t left hanging out. More ideas are on our evening gowns page.