How the Umbrella Sleeves Add a Much Needed Oomph to Any Outfit!

With the designs and styles of sleeves totally taking over the attention these days, it is a must for brides to consider going out of their way and experimenting with different sleeve styles. Our favourite in recent times has been the umbrella sleeves. Apart from making a simple outfit or blouse design look fancy, it also adds a lot of drama that any bridal outfit requires.

But what really are umbrella sleeves? For those of you that aren’t aware of this style of sleeves, umbrella sleeves is a pattern of sleeves that is cut out in a circle and then folded like an umbrella to be attached to the armhole of the outfit or the blouse without additional stitches.

And now that it might make sense to you as to why they are called umbrella sleeves, we’d also like to tell you that umbrella sleeves can be designed in various sleeve lengths also. So you do not have to worry about your sleeve being longer or shorter than you wanted it to be.

Doesn’t it just sound perfect for you your outfit? While to make this decision and choice simpler for you, we have curated a list of best designs in outfits that have umbrella sleeves, scroll through to see what you like and get something similar designed for yourself.

Black Crop Top with Sheer and Sequins

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Now here’s the first and the most dramatic outfit of our list with umbrella sleeves that look just perfect for your cocktail night. The sheer black crop top with sequins geometrically aligned to give it a millennial look is not just chic but also one of the most classic black choices you’ll ever have.

What makes this outfit even better are its dramatic umbrella sleeves layered to create a bolder look that becomes the highlight of your look. When paired with a sequinned skirt and a high bonut bun, this one is going to get you all the brownie points on your big celebration night.

Deep V Pink Gown

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Gowns, as you must already know, are a very important part of your bridal trousseau as well as the perfect go-to outfits for the small or big functions during the wedding. So here’s a gown with hues of blush and pink that you might just love. The embellished deep v torso belted around the waist goes beautifully in contrast with the pink flared skirt at the bottom that is flowy and chic.

But what really doesn’t let us take out eye off this outfit are the umbrella sleeves that don’t just add style to this gown but also makes it so much more millennial bride like. Choose this for your bachelorette lunch with the ladies and we promise you no one will be able to take their eyes off you. 

One Shoulder Silver Gown

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Now for those of you that wish to go for a unique pattern like a one-shoulder gown but do not know how to incorporate umbrella sleeves in it, we have you covered. Like we said earlier, the beauty of choosing umbrella sleeves is that you can go in for a shorter sleeve as well. Just like in this gown, one sleeve is a small flutter umbrella sleeve while the other is an off-shoulder.

However, what really does catch your attention is the beautiful design of this gown with just the right amount of bling that a bride needs. Consider this for your Reception night as a smaller function might not do justice to the beauty of this gown. 

Chikankari Red Crop Top Palazzo Set

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Every bride looks for a cool outfit that she can wear to one of the smaller functions at her wedding and then keep it as a part of her trousseau to wear on occasions after her wedding. Well, this is that outfit for you. The beautiful Chikankari crop top with big umbrella sleeves paired with a pair of Chikankari palazzos is the most millennial outfit we’ve seen so far.

Apart from being easy breezy, it still manages to look authentic and stylish because of its material and design. Also, don’t miss how the big sleeves are just everything this outfit needed. Go for a wavy blow-dried hair and millennial no-makeup look to carry this outfit like a pro. 

Backless Blouse with Fringe Detailing

For all the brides wondering how to incorporate umbrella sleeves in their bridal lehenga, well her’s the perfect example for you. This stunning backless blouse with umbrella sleeves makes for the perfect choice to be worn at your Sangeet night.

The fringe detailing on the sleeves and at the bottom add to the grandeur of this gorgeous blouse making it more appealing to the millennial brides. While the embellished lehenga and blouse combination is enough to set a trend, you could also use this blouse pattern with any of your heavy sarees and make sure your hair and makeup match up to its level to completes the look just how you’d like it to be. 

Fancy Benararsi Crop Top and Pants

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It goes without saying that the crop top pant combination has been quite a hit with the millennial brides recently. But how can you still make it look unique and not like anyone else’s? Well, here’s the perfect cue. This Banararsi crop top with umbrella sleeves has a unique gathering at the middle that flows down like a drape.

While the pants are Banarasi too, they are a shade darker with a different print that makes it look more dramatic than usual. While we love all the little eccentric details our favourite part still remains the umbrella sleeves. Go all-in with a messy bun hairstyle and some dramatic stud earrings and you could wear this outfit to your Mehndi function and totally kill it. 

Lehenga Saree with Embroidered Blouse

Now here’s a style that you’d love even if you weren’t getting married. It is for the millennial women that still like their Indian outfits to be subtle and stylish. The black embroidered lehenga skirt, when paired with an embroidered umbrella sleeve blouse that has feather details on the sleeves, makes for one of the most balanced modern day lehenga saree outfits.

Drape your dupatta how you wear a saree to make sure that the outfit is completely being shown off. Keep the hair and makeup on point, and pair your classiest jewellery along with this and look like a diva at your best friend’s wedding. 

So, what do you think of the above outfits that have umbrella sleeves? Well, we are sure you loved it more than we did, but what’s still important is to incorporate it in a way that it doesn’t make your outfit look shabby.

So go to a designer that you trust and tell her to give you the outfit you liked with the perfect umbrella sleeves that make you look like a princess at your wedding. As much as we’d love to tell you all the other designs that we have in mind, we’d like you to not get confused and make a choice keeping these ace designs in mind.

Which outfit do you think goes best with umbrella sleeves? Pick your favourite and tell us in comments how you incorporated the design in your wedding outfits.