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The one trend all the experts we talked to agreed upon was classy coverage--a bridal fashion clearly influenced by the stunning sleeved gown Kate Middleton wore to wed Prince William. Cap sleeves, peekaboo lace and illusion necklines--as well as boleros and other cover-ups that can be worn during the ceremony and taken off later--are growing in popularity with designers and brides alike. "Sleeveless dresses are still by far the most popular," says Korey Karnes Huyler, co-founder and editor of bride-buzz.com, "but sleeves are classy, comfortable and flattering on anyone. Even better? You don't have to worry about having super-sculpted arms."

Middleton modesty

( March 23, 2012 )

The one trend all the experts we talked to agreed upon was classy coverage--a bridal fashion clearly influenced by the stunning sleeved gown Kate Middleton wore to wed Prince William. Cap sleeves, peekaboo lace and illusion necklines--as well as boleros and other cover-ups that can be worn during the ceremony and taken off later--are growing in popularity with designers and brides alike. "Sleeveless dresses are still by far the most popular," says Korey Karnes Huyler, co-founder and editor of bride-buzz.com, "but sleeves are classy, comfortable and flattering on anyone. Even better? You don't have to worry about having super-sculpted arms."

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