With wedding season gearing up, brides-to-be are scouring the stores for the perfect dress. But three-fourths of wedding dresses that are currently on the market are sleeveless because they\'re easier to make and alter. This could pose a problem for brides who want a unique silhouette.
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This March 2013 photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This March 2013 photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This March 2013 photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows a two-piece organza and lace dress set available in ivory or white. The strapless full A-line gown (detachable spaghetti and halter straps included) has a sweetheart neckline, a directionally ruched bodice with a hand-beaded lace motif at an asymmetrically dropped waistline, and a multi-tiered asymmetrical skirt with organza bands with a chapel length train. The dress set includes a matching illusion and hand-beaded scalloped lace bolero jacket with cap sleeves and back covered buttons. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows a two-piece luxurious satin and lace wedding dress set. The strapless mermaid gown which is available in ivory pearl or diamond white with detachable spaghetti and halter straps included, has a softly curved neckline and back bodice, sweep train, illusion and hand-beaded lace off-the-shoulder bolero jacket with three-quarter length sleeves and back covered button closures. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows a satin faced chiffon, lace appliqué and tulle wedding dress sheath available in ivory or white. It has illusion and hand-beaded lace long sleeves, illusion and beaded scalloped lace bateau neckline over a plunging sweetheart bodice with re-embroidered lace appliqués and hand-beaded accents, a jewel beaded natural waistband, plunging scalloped V-back neckline, side draped skirt with cascading ruffle and chapel length train. The Berger Collection for Mon Cheri veil is sold separately. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows a satin faced chiffon, lace appliqué and tulle wedding dress sheath available in ivory or white. It has illusion and hand-beaded lace long sleeves, illusion and beaded scalloped lace bateau neckline over a plunging sweetheart bodice with re-embroidered lace appliqués and hand-beaded accents, a jewel beaded natural waistband, plunging scalloped V-back neckline, side draped skirt with cascading ruffle and chapel length train. The Berger Collection for Mon Cheri veil is sold separately. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows the striking open back of a satin, tulle and lace slim A-line wedding dress available in ivory or white, with a dipped back bodice that features covered buttons. It has a tulle and hand-beaded embroidered lace Queen Anne neckline with scallop edging and cap sleeves. The hand-beaded lace bodice has accents of Swarvoski crystals, a directionally pleated midriff with a hand-beaded jeweled natural waistband, and a chapel length train. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
This publicity photo provided by David Tutera for Mon Cheri shows a satin, tulle and lace slim A-line wedding dress available in ivory or white, with a tulle and hand-beaded embroidered lace Queen Anne neckline with scallop edging and cap sleeves. Its hand-beaded lace bodice has accents of Swarvoski crystals, a directionally pleated midriff with a hand-beaded jeweled natural waistband, and a chapel length train. (AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri)
AP Photo/David Tutera for Mon Cheri
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
AP Photo/Romona Keveza
Weddings-Sleeveless Gowns This March 2013 photo released by Romona Keveza shows a sleeveless Romona Keveza Coutour wedding dress. The traditional bridal gown isn't a skimpy silhouette: It's long and typically without a plunging neckline or high slit. There's often a whole lot of fabric. One of the few opportunities for brides to be a little bare is to go with a strapless or sleeveless dress. New bridal collections are dominated by dresses with no sleeves. (AP Photo/Romona Keveza)
