Believe it or not, your saree and lehenga blouse have the power to steal the limelight. This season, with so many iterations of classic silhouettes receiving the love they deserve, designers are also experimenting with new-age blouse sleeve designs. Also, with the winter weddings and parties approaching in full swing, there has not been a better time to lean into statement blouses with equally bookmark-worthy sleeves. Need inspiration on what’s trending? Your favourite Bollywood divas will lead on and I just worked overtime in compiling all the best options. Amidst your focus on building your party and wedding wardrobe, let’s not forget the blouse and give it the spotlight and respect it deserves. After all, it is the only secret you need to slay.
Aza shines a spotlight on some of the most talked-about blouse sleeve designs of the season that deserve to be tried on at least once.
Bollywood’s Best Blouse Sleeves You Can Recreate
Scroll through our roundup of all the trending Bollywood-inspired blouse sleeve designs and bookmark your favorite style for the upcoming wedding season.
- Janhvi Kapoor Jewel-Edge Empress Sleeve
Inspired by Janhvi, this blouse sleeve features a richly embellished cap design drenched in beads and zardozi-style embroidery for a luxe, regal feel. Neatly finished with pearl edging, it’s the kind of statement sleeve that instantly elevates any saree into a bridal-worthy look.
2. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja Inspired Bishop Sleeve
Sonam Kapoor’s bishop sleeve is all about blending vintage style with a fashion-forward edge. The soft volume through the arm and fitted cuff create a romantic silhouette, making it perfect for sarees and lehengas that call for drama without going over the top.
3. Ananya Panday Inspired Halter Cut-Out Sleeve
This Ananya Panday–inspired blouse sleeve is a bold twist on traditional dressing with its cut-out halter neckline and tie-up detailing. The structured bodice paired with sleek sleeve cuffs gives it a modern, statement feel. They are a go-getter for cocktail nights and fashion-forward festive looks.
4. Alia Bhatt Inspired Chikankari Sleeves
Inspired by Alia Bhatt, this full-sleeve chikankari design is all about soft elegance and timeless craft. Delicate white-on-white embroidery gives it a light, graceful feel—perfect for summer weddings and intimate celebrations.
5. Priyanka Chopra Jonas Inspired Sultry Strappy Sleeve
Priyanka Chopra–inspired strappy sleeves are all about bold, confident glamour. With sleek cut-outs and clean lines, this style adds a modern, sultry edge to traditional silhouettes—perfect for cocktail nights, festive parties, and destination weddings.
6. Tapsee Pannu Inspired Short Puff Sleeves
The Taapsee Pannu–inspired puff sleeve brings a cool, contemporary twist to traditional wear. With its dramatic volume and trendy silhouette, it adds instant personality to any saree or lehenga, perfect for bridesmaids or party looks that call for a little extra flair.
7. Janhvi Kapoor Inspired Embroidered Sheer Sleeve
This Janhvi Kapoor–inspired blouse sleeve features delicate floral embroidery blooming across a sheer base, creating a soft, romantic effect. The fitted silhouette and pastel threadwork make it perfect for day weddings and intimate celebrations where elegance meets dreaminess.
8. Madhuri Dixit Inspired Embellished Cape Sleeve
Madhuri Dixit’s blouse sleeve here is a beautiful blend of tradition and modern ease. The soft, abbreviated cape-style sleeve is detailed with subtle embroidery. Its mirror accents give it a breezy, festive feel while adding graceful movement, perfect for daytime weddings and celebratory soirees.
9. Nora Fatehi Inspired Sequin Embellished Sleeves
The Nora Fatehi–inspired sequin-embellished full sleeve blouse is made for high-octane glamour. Drenched in shimmer from seam to cuff, it turns any saree or lehenga into a party-ready statement—perfect for cocktail nights and dance-floor moments.
10. Shilpa Shetty-Inspired Cold-Shoulder Sleeves Finished with Bead Detailing
Versatile favourites like bead-embellished blouses are a complete game-changer, whether you pair them with lehengas or with sarees. Turn to Shilpa Shetty to amp up your wedding guest style in a luxurious bead-embellished blouse finished with semi-precious stones and beads.
11. Vaani Kapoor-Inspired Zari-Trim Cap Sleeve Blouse
This Vaani Kapoor–inspired blouse sleeve is a perfect example of how one detail can elevate an entire festive look. While the tailored cap-sleeve cut keeps it youthful and flattering, the intricate threadwork gives it that bridal-meets-Bollywood charm. embroidered pre-draped saree set paired with a similar style blouse for your Mehendi, Sangeet or Haldi nights.
12. Nusrat Bharucha-Inspired Full-Sleeve Embroidered Net Sleeves
Nusrat Bharuccha’s sheer full-sleeve blouse is all about drama and elegance. Detailed with delicate embroidery across a translucent base, it adds a bold yet refined edge to the look. Lean towards our sequin-embroidered piece that comes in handy for cocktail nights and wedding celebrations where you want to stand out effortlessly.
13. Khushi Kapoor Inspired Shimmer Fringe Sleeves
Khushi Kapoor’s blouse sleeve is a pure glamour moment, featuring sheer full sleeves drenched in crystals and pearl-like embellishments that shimmer with every move. The soft fringe detailing at the cuffs adds fluid drama, making this design perfect for cocktail soirées and wedding parties where you want to steal the spotlight.
