Puffed sleeves – romance reigns supreme!

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So, what are the origins of this trend?

Puffed sleeves made their début during the Renaissance, so over 500 years ago!

In the 20th century, they were associated with wealth and status. Puffed sleeves required more fabric, which meant that the garments they were adorned with were more expensive.

Puffed sleeves were already trending hard last spring, but what about this year? Well... they’re still going strong! This trend’s appeal is easy to explain. Puffed sleeves grace your outfit with a charming, romantic, and original flourish. But... how do you style this trend? We share a few tips with you below!

As with any garment, you should go with what works best for your body shape. And obviously, wearing puffed sleeves adds volume to your shoulders. For pears, whose shoulders are wider than their hips, this is a no-brainer. Make those puffed sleeves as oversized as you like!

Still, even if you happen to be an inverted triangle with shoulders that are wider than your hips, there’s no need to panic. You can rock this trend too. We just suggest that you go for slightly less flamboyant puffed sleeves. Other body shapes should look for a happy medium. Select puffed sleeves that are neither too small nor too large. Think baby bear from the story of the three bears – you want something that’s just right.

Puffed sleeves are eye-catchers, which means that they should be paired with fairly simple, fitted items. That way, the puffed sleeves remain the star of your outfit, and your overall look stays balanced. So, you could pair puffed sleeves with a pair of straight jeans or a pencil skirt, for example.

As for shoes and accessories ... that all depends on the look you’re going for. Don’t want to lay the romantic look on too thick? Throw on a pair of trainers and go with simple earrings. Ready for full-on castles and fancy-dress balls romantic? Pair your outfit with sandals, a pearl necklace, or even a tiara!