This is a very interesting phase for saree lovers, because the variety of blouse designs is impressively increasing. No more do we see people wearing the same old pattern of blouse for sarees. People are all-set to experiment with different patterns, be it the noodle strap, puff-sleeves, backless or the long sleeves. Long back there was one TV show Humlog, in that there was a Dadiji (Grandma) character, she wore long sleeve blouse; but now that doesn’t mean full sleeves are only for grannies.

Designer Sabyasachi has re-invented long sleeve blouse for this generation. For an upcoming wedding, this is what I plan to wear. The good thing about full sleeve is you don’t need to worry if your arms are not well-toned. But in full sleeves too there are so many different variations to use, that I am a bit confused.

I absolutely love the transparent long sleeve blouse. On the cuff, heavy embroidered lace gives it the perfect royal look. The other pattern for long sleeve that looks amazing is the polka dots on the sleeve area. This can be done for three-fourth sleeves also.

Another cool way to wear a full sleeve blouse is to have netted long sleeve, this gives a nice delicate look to the wearer. Even lace material can look graceful on a long sleeve. For cotton type of cloth, bunch of cloth accumulated at the cuff area (churi) will look good too but the gathering should have some nice work which may require some expert tailor to understand.

To have a good tailor is god’s blessing, not all tailors understand when you have something different to explain. And ultimately what they do and give turns out to be another master piece in itself.

Lots of people are wearing three-fourth sleeves, I observed that it is Vidya Balan’s favorite but I want to do something different yet trendy so I go for the full sleeve. For those of you planning to try it out, just remember to carry it off well and you will surely have many heads turning back.

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