They are voluminous, playful and set direct accents: puff sleeves are a must-have this year. We explain how to properly style the 2021 fashion trend – also in autumn.
This year it can be casual-cool with a touch of elegance in terms of fashion: The fashion trends 2021 are characterized by cool cuts, liveliness and cosiness. And the summer trend also fits: puff sleeves. They can be found on blouses or summer dresses and ensure a playful look. But how do you best combine the trend pieces? And which it-pieces are particularly popular?
What exactly are puff sleeves?
First of all: puff sleeves or balloon sleeves are sleeves on items of clothing that are particularly wide and voluminous. They are usually bulky at the shoulder and taper closer to the forearm. But the fashion trend is not new: In the Renaissance, men and women wore the voluminous sleeves. They could be found in the Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century as well as in the wild 80s. Since last year you can see them increasingly in the streets and shops in this country.
1st trend: puff-sleeved dresses
Especially in summer are absolute it pieces. They ensure a playful, airy, relaxed look and can be combined more stylishly with sandals or high-heeled sandals as well as cool with sneakers. Those who want it to be particularly fashionable can choose a dress with polka dots or in the trendy colors for 2021: yellow, green or pink, for example. But bright colors and nudes are also trendy. For autumn and winter, tights, for example with subtle black dots, as well as boots or ankle boots are ideal.
2nd trend: puff-sleeved blouses
Also on puff sleeves look very good. Regardless of whether you have long or short sleeves: They immediately create something elegant in the look. Especially with a square neckline or strapless, the blouse becomes a key piece in the outfit. On colder days, skirts, tights and boots are an ideal match for the look.
3rd trend: puff-sleeved sweaters
For slightly colder days in spring or autumn are ideal. They can be easily combined and make a casual look a little more exciting.
But light jackets, blazers or jumpsuits with puff sleeves are also trendy and will be with us in 2021.
This is how you style the puff sleeve trend
By the way, when the material of the top is more stable, the voluminous sleeves look best. Organza, cord or taffeta are suitable. With more airy fabrics like silk, the effect is not as strong, the look is then softer and more flowing. Since tops or dresses with puff sleeves create a girlish look, elements of inconsistent style are ideal for creating contrasts: sneakers with a dress or loosely cut jeans with a puff-sleeved blouse always looks good. Marlene trousers or culottes as well as wrap-around skirts can also be combined with the playful tops and ensure an overall more elegant look.
More styling tips for puff sleeves
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Puff sleeves look elegant per se. With shimmering fabrics such as satin or silk, sneakers ensure that the outfit becomes more casual. A chic go-out look can be achieved with pumps or sandals.
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If puff-sleeved blouses or tops are cut wide, they are best matched with tight-fitting trousers or pencil skirts so that the look doesn’t look bulky.
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Crop tops with voluminous sleeves go best with high-cut jeans, skirts or culottes.
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Leather skirts, wrap skirts or casual mom jeans are often all-rounders when it comes to combining – even with the puff sleeve trend.
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