Puffy sleeves will convert your basics to statement pieces

W ith summer 2021 knocking on our doors, your wardrobe can get a quick refresh with big puffy silhouettes. Bold and playful, the shape can elevate any of your basic ensembles, as seen on the runways. From Alberta Ferreti and Isabel Marant’s prairie dresses to even cotton jumpsuits at Jason Wu, designers relied on volume and proportion to make an impact in airy fabrics. Jump on the more-is-more bandwagon, which also seems to have won the nod of approval from celebrities such as Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. We have curated a list of our season favourites ahead, including dresses, tops, shirts and tunics to help you ace this trend like a breeze.
1. If you love pink and into the all-in-one silhouette, this rani pink dress from newly-launched brand Malie is the It-summer dress to own. You can even style it with rope sandals and heirloom earrings for a day mehendi as well.
2. Bored of your basic white shirts but still want the timeless appeal? We have got the solution for you: a white shirt with puffed quarter sleeves with a longer back than the front. Accessorise this classic number with gold link chain necklaces or multiple ear cuffs.
3. Classic gingham always gives a fun twist to puffy sleeves and is ideal for the coming summer. The cute cropped version is a no-brainer and you can pair it with everything from wide-leg jeans to dad sandals.
4. Give your denim an edge by investing in full-sleeve denim tunic which features puffed sleeves. Take it up a notch by pairing it with flared jeans for a ’70s denim-on-denim look. Throw a statement belt to cinch the waist and bring your look together.
5. The exaggerated sleeves are the statement maker of the dress and are bound to make some heads turn. Slick leather pants and minimal strappy heels are all you need to elevate this look.
6. Need something more impactful? Featuring godets of stark white, this midi with puffy sleeves is perfect for desk to dinner. What’s more, the stripes create an illusion of elongating the torso.
7. Featuring oversized silhouette, ruffled hems and Bridgerton-inspired colours, this Miu Miu top is both dramatic and girly. Accessorise your ensemble with high pumps and skinny jeans and it would make you your perfect brunch date outfit.
8. Move over the black bodycons and say yes to this black mini with tight ruffles and oversized sleeves.