The bridal weeks in Milan, New York, and Barcelona were filled with fresh designs in the world of wedding dresses. Bows are still in style, as are capes and pearl embroidery, along with flashes of colorful wedding dresses. However, a new trend that was once dormant and is now set to dominate the bridal scene is wedding dresses adorned with short sleeves. Whether puffy and ornate or tight and flowing, short sleeves—either attached or semi-detached—are creating a significant shift from the sleeveless or long-sleeved wedding dresses that ruled 2024. We’ve curated a selection of white wedding-dresses with short sleeves, crafted in modern designs to stay on-trend for 2025.
Tulle Dress with Short Sleeves
Check out the wedding dresses from Formoso, featuring thin straps, vertical pleats, and a flowing silhouette. This dress is paired with a transparent white muslin blouse adorned with crystal stones, perfect for pairing with golden sandals.
Draped Short Sleeve Satin Dress
Try this silk satin dress with a slip dress silhouette that flares at the ankles, accompanied by a subtle train. The dress features draped short sleeves to add width to slender shoulders, with a plunging V-neckline that highlights long diamond earrings, complementing this style of dress.
Lace Short Sleeve Wedding Dress
This vintage-inspired dress is crafted from transparent French lace at the bodice and lined with satin throughout the rest of the dress. It features delicate short sleeves with a meticulously crafted low waist that flares out towards the bottom. This dress is best worn without additional jewelry, as its high neckline allows only for teardrop-shaped pearl earrings.
Tulle Flower Short Sleeve Wedding Dress
This dress stands out with its short sleeves designed as cascading tulle flowers. The dress can be worn with high sleeves or off-the-shoulder, crafted from silk covered with wide tulle. It features a decorated train with large tulle flowers encrusted with Swarovski crystals.
Bell Sleeve Short Wedding Dress
For brides who favor simple yet decorated wedding dresses, consider this practical yet elegant dress adorned with gold or silver threads. It features short bell sleeves and pairs well with high-heeled gold sandals.
Heart-Shaped Short Sleeve Wedding Dress
This stunning dress is made from luxurious, polished silk crepe, with a sculpted heart-shaped neckline and short sleeves that complete the artistic look. The dress features a straight, comfortable cut that reveals black satin shoes, ideal for pairing with a wide Greek-style gold cuff bracelet and chandelier earrings.
Puffy Tulle Sleeve Wedding Dress
This dress is a dream for young brides seeking a contemporary mini dress with a long, floral-embroidered tulle train. It features puffy sleeves attached to the dramatic train, creating a modern impression. The dress is styled with black stockings for an edgy bridal look.
Geometric Short Sleeve Wedding Dress
This dress features a sleek, straight cut that flares only at the bottom. It has a boat neckline with geometrically designed short sleeves that appear slit at the edges. The dress is adorned with intricate crystal embroidery at the neckline, perfect for pairing with white stiletto heels.