“No matter what a woman looks like, if she’s confident, she’s sexy.” – Paris Hilton

Some dress styles are just timeless; you might feel sceptical about trying them on, but as soon as you slip into them, you feel empowered, confident and beautiful. One such classic style in every woman’s evening dress collection is long sleeves. They never go out of fashion, and in fact, women’s fondness for them has only increased over the years. From a vintage long sleeve wedding dress to a bold lace long sleeve evening dress, long sleeves never fail to put out an elegant vibe.

Some women still consider long sleeves a conservative dress style or a winterwear staple, but you would have to agree that long sleeves have the prowess to make any evening gown classier and more graceful. Contemporary designers also keep going back to full sleeves for adding more value, class and appeal to their designs. If you are already thinking about investing in a long sleeve evening dress, here are some different styles of long sleeves to help you make the right choice:

  • Sheer

You must have admired other women wearing an evening gown with sheer long sleeves. Featuring tasteful lace, mesh or net details, a sheer long sleeve evening dress is perfect for all occasions and all seasons. Not only do sheer long sleeves add loads of feminine charm to your appearance, but also help you look younger and playful. So, if you own beautiful, toned arms, and want to show (but not show) them to allure the onlookers, go for sheer sleeves.

  • Sequined

Are you tired of looking for a prom dress that can make heads turn? Don’t be a part of the herd, and choose a long sleeve evening dress with exquisite work of sequins on its long sleeves. Sequined sleeves have the ability to enhance the overall look of any dress in an instant. So, if you want to give the audience something to talk about later, let it be your bling. Aren’t you feeling hooked to the look already?

  • All-Over

Providing adequate coverage with no extra bling, all-over full sleeves are the perfect and most comfortable pick to dress up modestly for any event, and not just for chilly weather, or religious settings. A simple long sleeve evening gown is also the right choice for women who don’t feel very confident about putting their arms on a display. However, if you feel that your long sleeves are concealing too much of your X factor, you can also go for a side slit to bridge that gap.

  • Slit

Don’t want to compromise on your showstopper image by opting for long sleeves? Think again! One of the best ways to make your long sleeves look exclusively designed is to have a centre slit. Almost all modern designers follow this trick to turn an elegant long sleeve evening dress into a masterpiece for the fashion-forward divas of today.

Ready to wear your heart on your sleeve?

The perfect amalgamation of traditional and trendy, long sleeves designs have something peculiar to make any evening gown stand out, be it for an upcoming cocktail party, a dinner date with someone special, or for Miss Bride herself. The refined style of long sleeves goes well with all sorts of dresses – bodycon, mini, floor length, A-line, and the list continues. And here’s another advantage – women of all age groups feel comfortable and confident in long sleeve evening dresses. Considering the dearth of designer labels that don’t burn a hole in your pocket, you can try looking for your dream gown on Bay Bridesmaid. They have a collection of affordable evening gowns (that have no reason to be so reasonable). Follow one of the most dependable fashion advice – ditch the conventional, and invest in a long sleeve evening gown for your next gala.