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Every
bride has a preference to
the type of
gown sleeve they wear, so choose a style that you will be comfortable
with and one that will compliment the gown.
Balloon
A very full, billowy
sleeve that ends at the
elbow. It is important that this sleeve type is proportioned
correctly, not
only to the dress but also your height and weight, because they can
look over done if not made correctly.
Bell
A long sleeve that
is tapered down the arm and
then it flares at the wrist in the shape of a bell. Often
featured on medieval or Gothic dresses.
Capped
These gown sleeves
are a dainty short, fitted
sleeve that barely covers the top of the arm, this style looks best on
toned arms.
Illusion
This sleeve is made
from a sheer fabric or lace
that contours the arm. It is quite often decorated with
beads
and sequins. This sleeve can be long or short giving a gown
a
formal look.
Bell Juliet
(or leg of mutton)
Puffy at the
shoulder and just below the elbow,
and then fitted to the wrist.
Fitted
The fitted sleeve
hugs the arm from the shoulder
to the wrist.
Poet
Fitted sleeve to the
elbow and then full down to
the wrist with ruffles or pleats at the ends.
Three Quater
These are fitted and
end slightly below the
elbow. It is a comfortable sleeve that covers the arms and
does
not restrict
movement.
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