Pump it up with the Puffed Sleeve Trend of 2021
A woman should be two things: classy and fabulous – Coco Chanel
Fashion has come a long way since its commencement which is not known to us exactly. Trends keep evolving and changing to either become better versions or something entirely different. Some trends make an appearance to be judged and then vanish quickly. Some stay and prove themselves to be more fleeting. Some last longer than expected or make a comeback after influencing decades of stylists. And the puff-sleeve trend is one such case that had a longer shelf life than projected and is now becoming a more significant trend of 2021.
The puffed sleeves' trend first made a reappearance in fashion shows during 2018, when the classic '80s references raged the runway. Since then, it can be seen regularly in collections across brands and has only grown in popularity until it peaked in fall 2020. Fast-forward to spring 2021, the supersize sleeve is bringing back the action with puffed up dresses, tops and jackets to include in your daily wear as well. All big fashion houses have started including the pumped-up trend into their latest collections for the upcoming season, and we are feeling guilty for missing it out. No more blame, as we are here to decode the entire trend of puffed fashion and let you know the tricks to style it better this year. Read on as we unwrap the most striking and attention-seeking trend of the season.
Puffs on the Ramps & SM
Runways of spring-summer 21 witnessed this puffed-up trend in many versions, from voluminous sleeves and shoulders to puffer jackets and more. The focus of them all was to crave attention, and it got what it wanted. It was enough to predict that this trend will remain the staple of modern womenswear in the upcoming fall-21 season. This very trend on the ramps was identified by rounded detailing at the shoulder and also extended down to the sleeve. Oversized shoulder gave a voluminous touch to any top or dress and made it look classy and chic. Many big brands displayed the trend via tops, dresses, shirts, sweaters, blouses, tunics, etc. The trend was included in the pre-fall of 2021 with many iterations and upgrades. Some stylists added dramatic puff shoulders of adorable mini dresses, while some crafted silhouettes with the support of draped puff shoulders. This trend was featured as an edgy update on a black leather dress with pleats and a high neckline in one of the shows.
On social media, celebs can be seen flaunting this trend in their own sweet ways. Hollywood actresses like Emma Roberts, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoey Deutch, Cate Blanchett, and Dakota Fanning gave us a big takeaway with their variations of this trend from one shoulder puffed sleeve dresses to off-shoulder oversized sleeve gowns. On the local entertainment front, style icons and celebs like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif and Kiara Advani rocked this trend on their red carpet events, promotions and bolly-parties. Some of these looks are so breath-taking that we cannot wait to steal the outfit ideas and look fab for our next special occasion.
Styling the Puffs this Season
This marvellous puffed sleeve trend is exactly what our wardrobes need in the new season and that too with a bit of fun and romanticism. So, why not pick up some of the hacks to style this trend and embrace it into our daily casuals and party outfits. The market online and offline is currently flooding with puffed sleeve styles in a variety of categories tops, dresses, and jackets. Many brands have started launching lightweight jewellery in gold or diamond to match the trend. You can include the puffs into your closet via various styles – a puffed sleeve gown, a mighty balloon sleeve sweater, a pleated shirtdress with billowing sleeves attached to it, a puffed arms double-breasted winter coat, a three-quarter puffy sleeve crop top.
Styling these outfits is a matter of self-choice. You can choose to go loud or be subtle and dress simple. You can pair a hot pink top or shirt featuring oversized puffed sleeves with a pair of wide-leg jeans or palazzos and some linked-chain jewellery in gold. A puffy gown can look gorgeous with some diamond jewellery for a cocktail dinner. Choose some bright and vibrant colours for your puffed sleeve sweaters and match them with your regular boyfriend jeans and some dainty jewellery pieces. One of the popular looks that celebs are trying right now is the white puffed sleeve top with a black leather short skirt and a pair of pearl hoop earrings. You can also put on your favourite gold layer chains. You can choose classic studs like simple solitaire earrings or the latest stone ear-cuffs for jackets and coats. Whatever you wish to pick, it is your domain to conquer. But overall, get ready for some more shoulder action this year with this puffed sleeve trend.
