Hairstyles for a Long-Sleeved Wedding Dress
Long-sleeved wedding dresses were out of style for a while, pushed out by the puffy sleeve and then the strapless dress. But they are making a comeback, fueled in part by the gown Catherine Middleton wore when she married Britain's Prince William. Your hair does double duty on your wedding day, framing your face and complementing your wedding dress. If you choose a long-sleeved gown, you have plenty of hairstyle options. Does this Spark an idea?
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Chignon
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A chignon is an elegant bun that you can wear at the nape of the neck or just off to one side. A chignon is an understated accompaniment to a long-sleeved wedding dress that contains eye-catching details at the neckline, bodice and sleeves. Chignons can be taut and sleek against the head, or looser and voluminous. You can pull a side chignon back into side-swept bangs that drape over one eye. The bun can be smooth and structured, textural or curly, or topped with flowers or a decorative hair comb.
French Twist
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A French twist tucks the tresses away into a single roll that lays vertically on the back of the head. The classic 1960s style keeps hair up, which in turn keeps the look of the long sleeves light instead of heavy where material meets hair. The French twist has structure and neat, clean lines that don't distract from an intricate dress. Plenty of bobby pins keep the hairstyle tight to your head, which helps it stay secure throughout a long wedding day.
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Braids
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Braids gained popularity with Celtic and medieval brides and continue to have a place in bridal fashion. Paired with long sleeves, braids have romantic, bohemian chic appeal and help to take hair away from the face, neck and shoulders. Pull hair back into a single braid, and wind the tail of the braid around into a bun for an elegant hairstyle. For a softer look, weave the hair into a braid at the nape of the neck and wrap it over the crown of the head, where a headband would sit. Pull out a few wisps of hair to frame the face.
Loose Curls
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Wear hair down with a long-sleeved dress that features a sleek bodice and neckline or with sheer long sleeves. Loose curls that cascade over your shoulders bring the eyes down to the rest of the dress. Keep hair off the face by pulling sections of hair from around the face to the back. Secure these sections with decorative pins on either side or with a single clip in the back.
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