What Your Sleeves Say About You: Unveiling Your Style
With the summertime behind us, for many regions, it’s the time of year to bring out the cozy fall layers and swap out our wardrobes. It’s the time of year we bring out our sweaters and garments with sleeves to cater to the cooler days and especially the chilly nights. But beyond their functionality, the different types of sleeves you choose say a lot about your personal style. Sleeves have the power to transform a simple, plain Jane dress into a captivating statement piece. Let’s take a look at different sleeves and discover which is the perfect sleeve for you this season.
Bouffant Bliss
Another sleeve that can be given a dressy or casual look are balloon sleeves tops and dresses. Balloon sleeves gently flare out and taper to your body similar to the oblong shape of balloons or bubble sleeves. It can be seen as a long, short, or even elbow variation like the Gabriella Hunter Green Dress. This is a vintage-inspired style with its midi length and detailed ruffled layers paired with sleeves with noticeable ruching on the hem of the balloon sleeves. For the same aesthetic with an upscale twist, the Renee Dress has a sheer balloon sleeve with a classic A-line silhouette, taking the little midi black dresses to another level. People who like balloon sleeves are likely to have a sense of whimsical flair and like their wardrobe to have a classic touch.
Flirty Flares
If you’re looking for a cross-functional sleeve with a subtle hint of pizazz, flounce sleeve tops and dresses are an ideal choice. A flounce sleeve is fitted through the arm and dramatically flares out creating a large ruffle effect. The Lisa 2.0, for instance, combines a flounce sleeve dress with the ruching we love in faux wrap dresses. This design accentuates the waist while the sleeves flare at the elbow creating a show-stopping element to an already figure flatter dress. However, this is not to be confused with the dramatic flare of the women's bell sleeve blouses and dresses like the Astrid Dress. Astrid’s sleeves taper out from the shoulders and are less fitted throughout, offering a more triangular shape. If you like flounce or bell sleeves you probably love playing with fun, flowing silhouettes that offer both style and coverage.
Captivating Capes
For special occasions, cape sleeves, with their loose and wispy silhouette resemble a short cape, perfect for cocktail parties, galas, and weddings.  A great example of this elegant attire is our Stevie and Lisette dresses. These styles are the epitome of party-perfect attire, and their chiffon cape sleeves provide the same graceful coverage as a delicate shawl, without compromising on the glam factor. The one difference about Stevie’s Cape sleeves is that the sleeves are not slit all the way to the armhole. Rather, these cape sleeves only slit to the elbow which provides additional arm coverage than the traditional cape sleeve. If you love cape sleeves you like playful eye-catching pieces that offer unique details.
The world of fashion is filled with delightful choices when it comes to sleeves and there's a style for every personality. If you're in the mood for a playful touch, flounce sleeves add an element of fun, while elegant bell sleeves exude sophistication and grace. And, for those moments when you want to add a touch of drama and flair, cape sleeves are always at your service. The sleeves you choose can become a defining part of your unique style, allowing it to shine through in every outfit. So, which of these sleeves best represents your style?
