Armed and dangerous

Looking to add instant oomph to your ensemble? Let your arms do the talking with Victorian sleeves. They can be in various styles—from puffy bishop and peasant to trumpet and bell. While most of us had bid adieu to statement sleeves in the 1990s because of how “fluffy” they were, Bollywood glitterati is embracing the look in all its amplified glory, whether it is in the form of a sari-gown blouse or a one-shouldered sheath. At the red carpet of the Vogue X Nykaa Fashion Power List 2019, Diana Penty made a dazzling statement with her shiny silver top with elaborate balloon sleeves and a pair of glittery black wide-leg pants. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's black coat dress with the dramatic ruffled-up sleeves that she wore at the Sharjah World Book Capital had created quite a buzz online. Time to wear your heart on your puff sleeves?