Fashion FRIDAY : Show-stopping SLEEVES

                              

                                      

Lets take it back to the 18th century with Victorian inspired sleeves which are making a huge come back on the Spring 2020 runways. Sleeves had a huge moment in the 1980s, when Dynasty's Alexis Carrington was an archetype for shoulder pads and colossal arm covers. These show stopping sleeves were a way for women to make their presence felt. 

Creates an illusion of a slimmer waist and adds an instant feminine touch to your outfit. Allowed women to claim space with frills and ruffles in feminine designs rather than imitating masculine styles. In todays modern fashion big sleeves are a modern way of creating dramatic shoulder pads. 

Types of Show-stopping SLEEVES 

BELL SLEEVES 

Fitted on the shoulder and flaring out wide toward the wrist. Extra- wide flares, ones made modern, structured materials, flares that tie at the elbow and ruffles designs are all key styles to buy this season. Once you have a statement bell sleeve, its best to keep the rest of your look minimal in order to finish the look. 

BISHOP SLEEVES

Most commonly spotted on lovely dresses, they compliment any outfit. The style balloons out toward the lower arm before gathering into a cuff at the wrist. Looks best using sheer fabrics such as chiffon and lace designs. 

FLOUCE SLEEVES

This style sleeve tends to be slightly more feminine and subtle. This season flounce sleeves were seen in all sizes. Whatever the size, both types were on trend and statement making in their own way. In order to make this trend work for yourself, pair tops and shirts highlighting small slouches with casual styles such as jeans and low heeled shoes. The large/dramatic flounce sleeves are best with a statement dress and if you are going for that "look at me" moment. 

BALLOON SLEEVES

If this style sleeve is not apart of your wardrobe then what are you doing?? These stylish sleeves are puffed up to be shorts and wide. This unique sleeve plays with proportion in a way thats different to all the other statement sleeves, which is why you need it. Can be styles with a fitted bodice and worn with cropped, straight, or wide leg pants. 

OFF- SHOULDER SLEEVES 

This sexy daring style provides a delicate flash of skin at the shoulders that both feminine and eye catching. Perfect for sipping cocktails with you girls, date night with your significant other, or even vacation vibes. Off the shoulder tops and dresses should definitely be on high rotation in your closet. Pick you favorite style and wear hot all season long. Feel free to play with ruffles, lovely patterns, and soft fabrics. 

- Sadé Nicole

MODERN STYLE SLEEVES

https://www.thetrendspotter.net/statement-sleeves-trend/