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Fashion has been having major throwback moments to trends like 90s grunge and 80s color blocking, but we’re now seeing a new trend start to sprout on the streets: puffed sleeves. The oversized, cloud-like sleeves go way, way back — they’re associated with the terno of the Philippines and the royalties during the Renaissance, the Victorian era and Edwardian period.
But now a new puffed sleeve style has taken over. At first glance, they may look hard to pull off, but that’s where street style inspiration comes in. Here, the puffed-sleeve styles that will make you want to jump right into this trend.
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Proof Puffed Sleeves May Be the Next Trend
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Give off a summer vibe with a mustard puffed-sleeve wrap dress paired with sandals and shades.
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The perfect look for casual Fridays in the office is a puffed-sleeve sweater paired with faux leather pants and heels.
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Meet spring with a sweet lace and sheer puffed-sleeve dress.
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Switch up your style with an off-the-shoulder puffed-sleeve top and two-toned pants.
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Surprisingly, the big sleeves are also great for layering. Try pairing a knee-length dress with your puffed-sleeve top.
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Give off a retro rock star vibe with puffed sleeves paired with a denim faux fur multicolored skirt.
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Look effortlessly fashionable for any occasion with a simple button-down maxi dress featuring puffed sleeves.
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If you were in love with Alexandre Vauthier’s Spring 2019 animal printed one-piece, you will definitely want to experiment with an animal print puffed-sleeve dress. Keep it trendy with similar printed shades and hot pink heels.
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A wild West modern look is defined by a puffed-sleeve dress with ruffle details and cowboy boots.
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Belt bags are going strong and can even be paired with a classy floral puff-sleeved dress.
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For a more relaxed look, wear a plaid puffed-sleeve top with white pants and sneakers.
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Animal-printed pieces are still in vogue and they fit right in with a button-down puffed-sleeve top and white sneakers.
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For fancy night outs, pair your puffed-sleeve top with high-waisted glossy pants and heels.
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Denim pants and knee-length boots are staples and can easily be matched with your puffed-sleeve top for a more fashionable take on the classic look.
