Bell Sleeve Dresses

Bell Sleeve - Dresses For Women

How To Wear The Bell Sleeve Fashion

The fashion forecast for 2017 shows statement bell sleeves as a hot trend for the spring and summer seasons. We are well stocked in this trend at mint, with flutter sleeve tops and bell sleeve dresses from favorite brands like Amanda Uprichard, Lovers & Friends, BB Dakota and Blank NYC in a variety of styles and colors. Statement sleeves are an easy street style look to wear in your everyday life since a flare sleeve make a dramatic style statement without being uncomfortable or limiting in any way. With so many different varieties on this trend, such as tiered sleeves, flutter sleeves and flared sleeves, there is a style for everyone, and we’re going to walk you through how to style these statement sleeves in so many different ways, no matter your style preferences.

Bell sleeves have been seen all over the runways recently, and the recent New York Fashion Week shows debuting upcoming fall trends were no exception. By definition a bell sleeve top has sleeves that flare out wide generally below the elbow or wrist, or sometimes even all the way from the shoulder creating a dramatic focal point to the piece that has garnered much attention and designer creations. Adding volume to the arms is a fun way to create a dramatic look with minimal effort and total comfort. Since the sleeves are so wide and flowy the body of the top will generally be more fitted to balance out the look and keep it wearable for the everyday trendy gal. This wide sleeve trend brings back the flared styles of the 70’s but with modern updates that keep the looks current and fresh. Combining flared sleeves with trendy off the shoulder necklines is one popular way to keep the look up to date and modern that we are seeing a lot of in spring designer collections.

For a take that really draws on 70’s trends, a colorful printed dress with flared sleeves is the way to go. This paisley print in warm shades of reds and oranges with complimentary blues has us longing for warmer weather and sundress days. This dress makes a style statement from it’s bold print, vibrant colors, and trendy bell sleeve and off the shoulder combo. This is a combination that is popping up frequently, since the wide flowing sleeves and bared sexy shoulder compliment each other so well. This shift dress hits on several 70’s inspired throwbacks while still feeling modern with it’s popular shift cut and on -trend open shoulders. It pairs perfectly with neutral sandals and gold earrings on a warm spring day.

While some bell sleeves have a more tailored and structured shape to them, others are gauzy and flowy in a very bohemian way. This means that the trend can be interpreted for those whose style is more preppy and tailored, as well as those who prefer a more free and bohemian approach to style. One take on this is the flare sleeve peasant blouse, often printed in pretty colors with a looser fit over all. This hot red top by luxe brand Central Park West has draping sleeves reminiscent of flamenco dancers that move with your body to catch the eye as they flow with the air currents. This indie style is romantic and free spirited, and will be great for upcoming music festivals this spring and summer.