Puff Sleeve Top Trend

Perhaps because I was born in the 80s, I tend to be attracted to many 80s style trends such as shoulder pads suits, floral dresses, and puff sleeves! I think it is likely due to memories of my Mother's style when I was growing up. I think what I have always worn puff sleeves before it was a trend that arose last summer in 2020. These voluminous sleeves used to be hard to find as I would scour the thrift store racks, but now they are the must wear style trend and they are the pop detail of many tops, dresses, blazers, and coats/jackets.

I have been going through my closet doing a Spring clean-out (check out my blog here if you need help!), and I definitely have my puff sleeve tops on the keep list. Puff sleeve or balloon sleeve are such a feminine detail, and honestly this style had been around since the 1800s. Despite my broad shoulders, I think the puff sleeve makes me feel so girly and I love to really embrace my femininity when I am out of my uniform.

So you probably are wondering how to wear such a dramatic top or even dress with the puff sleeve trend. I paired the tops with high waist ripped jeans that I grabbed from Target and wore some cute heeled sandals. However, I could definitely see myself wearing the puff sleeve tops with shorts or even tucked into a pencil or maxi skirt. I think the key with a puff sleeve top is to keep it simple, and let the sleeves be the drama in the outfit.

Check out my different tops which will be Love it Items in my closet that will stay for a while! Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite?