Raglan Sleeve: the Combination of Beauty and Comfort

The raglan sleeve is designed to be comfortable and not restrict arm movement. It extends from the armpit to the neckline, covering the entire shoulder.

It got its name after Lord Raglan, who was granted the title of Baron Raglan of Raglan due to his bravery during the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon’s army. Because of the injury he sustained, the tailor designed a different sleeve on his right arm to make it easier to get dressed and move around, while at the same time balancing the visual harmony of the sleeve.

Decades later, it became a symbol of baseball shirts.

Apart from sports, in the past few decades it has been popular in the women’s and men’s collections of many world-famous designers. It wasn’t only meant for t-shirts and blouses, but it was and still is used on shirts, dresses, jackets and coats, both women’s and men’s.

Cotton or viscose, short raglan sleeves are a versatile garment that can be worn most of the year.

In addition to being comfortable, the cut is great for correcting the silhouette. If the shoulders are extremely accentuated, as with an athletic build, this cut will not widen the shoulders.

When the shoulders are narrow, shoulder straps are recommended, as well as the sleeve being made of a material with a different structure or a different color. By choosing a lighter color for the sleeve, we visually widen the shoulders, and by choosing a darker color, we visually narrow them.

In addition to sports variants, this sleeve is also popular in classic, romantic and extravagant models.

Depending on the type of material and model, you can wear a blouse or dress with raglan sleeves for during everyday activities, but it can also be suitable for extremely festive occasions. The neckline can be round, V-neck, raised or roll collar.

Raglan sleeve made of transparent material can make a dress extremely interesting. A slightly transparent sleeve will not visually expand the figure.

The raglan sleeve is practical for ladies with fuller upper arms because it is comfortable and fits well. For formal sleeve models, you can choose a light, semi-transparent fabric that falls nicely.

On the other hand, ladies with a petite build can choose a lighter color of the sleeve and a material with a fuller structure, even a “shaggy” one. It will look great on them.

The raglan sleeve is both practical and elegant, so every body type can benefit from it. If you see a beautiful dress or a blouse with it, don’t hesitate to get it – you can hardly go wrong!

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