Long Sleeve Wedding Guest Dresses

Q: Can you wear a long sleeve dress to a wedding?

Totally, and honestly it’s a really smart pick! Long sleeves look elegant and put-together, they keep you warm at chillier or outdoor ceremonies, and they’re perfect if it’s a church wedding or the dress code’s a bit modest. The only real rule? Steer clear of white, cream or anything too bridal. A long sleeve dress often looks more polished than a strappy one anyway, so you’ll fit right in whether it’s a garden do or full black-tie.

Q: What do you wear to a winter wedding?

A long sleeve maxi is the winter-wedding hero. Go for warmer, heavier fabrics like velvet, satin or a fine knit in a deep, seasonal colour, then layer up: sheer tights, a wrap or faux-fur stole, and a longline coat you can leave at the door. Closed-toe heels or pretty flats will save your feet on cold floors. Sleeves mean you stay warm and still look amazing, no goosebumps, no borrowing a cardigan off the venue.

Q: Can you wear black to a wedding?

These days, yes! Black is completely acceptable at most modern weddings, and a black long sleeve maxi looks seriously chic, the old “no black” rule has well and truly relaxed. Just read the room a little: for a very traditional or daytime wedding, you might soften it with a lighter accessory or lean into a jewel tone instead. Otherwise black is elegant, flattering and always appropriate, just keep the styling celebratory.

Q: Does Showpo have plus size long sleeve wedding guest dresses?

Loads of them, in every style you could need. You’ll find long sleeve wedding guest dresses at Showpo in maxi, midi and mini, from black-tie and formal to semi-formal, in satin, velvet, knit, lace and floral. They come in sizes 4 to 20 including plus sizes in curve , and the Size Guide helps with fit, the Returns Policy makes swaps easy, Shipping covers same-day and express, and the Blog has more wedding-guest styling.

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Pietra Maxi Dress

Knit Off Shoulder Dress in Cream

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149.95

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Dangerous Woman Maxi Dress

Plunge Thigh Split Dress in Black

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53.00

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Rani Maxi Dress

Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress in Wine

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149.95

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Blaire Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Tie Back Flare Dress in Ivory

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90.00

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Bethanie Maxi Dress

Off The Shoulder Mesh Dress in Chocolate

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149.95

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Paige Maxi Dress

Side Cut Out Balloon Sleeve Dress in Black

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139.95

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Rani Maxi Dress

Off Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress in Black

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149.95

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Astra Maxi Dress

V Neck Long Sleeve Knit Dress in Black

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149.95

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Blaire Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Tie Back Flare Dress in Black

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149.95

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Freollyn Midi Dress

Deep V Neck Long Sleeve Dress in Sage

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169.95

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Sheika Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Off Shoulder Knit Dress in Black

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45.00

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Bethanie Maxi Dress

Off The Shoulder Mesh Dress in Black

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149.95

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Dangerous Woman Maxi Dress

Plunge Thigh Split Dress in Rust

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70.00

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Judith Maxi Dress

Boat Neck Backless Tie Front Long Sleeve Jersey Dress in Wine

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169.95

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Karina Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Folded Off Shoulder Asymmetric Dress in Chocolate

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113.00

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Ayla Maxi Dress

Off Shoulder Flared Sleeve Bodycon Dress in Black

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129.95

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Zayla Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Button Front Bodycon Dress in Black

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119.95

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Delaney Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Twist Front Bodycon Dress in Cream

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38.00

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Astra Maxi Dress

V Neck Long Sleeve Knit Dress in Chocolate

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149.95

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Amelita Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Knot Detail Dress in Black

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69.00

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Genevieve Midi Dress

Slim Shirt Dress in Black

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129.95

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Genevieve Midi Dress

Slim Shirt Dress in White

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129.95

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Genevieve Midi Dress

Slim Shirt Dress in Blue

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113.00

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Pietra Maxi Dress

Knit Off Shoulder Dress in Baby Pink

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149.95

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Crisanta Maxi Dress

Long Sleeve Contrast Lace Bodycon Dress in Chocolate

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169.95

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Judith Maxi Dress

Boat Neck Backless Tie Front Long Sleeve Jersey Dress in Black

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169.95

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Karlene Midi Dress

Stretch Lace Long Sleeve Ruched Split Hem Dress in Ivory

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61.00

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Amelita Midi Dress

Long Sleeve Knot Detail Dress in Cream

NZ$

75.00

NZ$~~129.95~~

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Bethanie Maxi Dress

Off The Shoulder Mesh Dress in Wine

NZ$

98.00

NZ$~~149.95~~

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Dakota Maxi Dress

Long Sleeve V Neck Bodycon Dress in Cream

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74.00

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Long Sleeve Wedding Guest Dresses

Pietra Maxi Dress

Dangerous Woman Maxi Dress

Rani Maxi Dress

Blaire Midi Dress

Bethanie Maxi Dress

Paige Maxi Dress

Rani Maxi Dress

Astra Maxi Dress

Blaire Midi Dress

Freollyn Midi Dress

Sheika Midi Dress

Bethanie Maxi Dress

Dangerous Woman Maxi Dress

Judith Maxi Dress

Karina Midi Dress

Ayla Maxi Dress

Zayla Midi Dress

Delaney Midi Dress

Astra Maxi Dress

Amelita Midi Dress

Genevieve Midi Dress

Genevieve Midi Dress

Genevieve Midi Dress

Pietra Maxi Dress

Crisanta Maxi Dress

Judith Maxi Dress

Karlene Midi Dress

Amelita Midi Dress

Bethanie Maxi Dress

Dakota Maxi Dress

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear a long sleeve dress to a wedding?

What do you wear to a winter wedding?

Can you wear black to a wedding?

Does Showpo have plus size long sleeve wedding guest dresses?