Because this big-time trend is only about to blow up even further and because people are itching to get out there again, we’ve rounded up the best puff-sleeve dresses that are sure to be the conversation starter at any social function. Broken down by dress length, occasion, and affordability, click on for the puff-sleeve dresses that rewrite the definition of "arm party."
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Puff-Sleeve Mini Dresses
Mini dresses are for leggy moments, long strides, and hot summer nights. Here are a few selects that are short in length but amped when it comes to sleeves.
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie and Fitch Emerson Ruched Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Abercrombie and Fitch
t.la Savannah Puff-Sleeved Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Gap Linen-Blend Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Gap
Lulus Precious Passion White Floral Puff Sleeve Babydoll, $, available at Lulus
Puff-Sleeve Midi Dresses
Puff-sleeve dresses channel extra-in-the-best-way energy. But if you want to take the extra down a notch, consider a longer hemline. A midi dress can help tone down the look from “total princesscore” to “princesscore but acceptable at the farmer's market.”
Shop Hill House Home
Hill House Home The Louisa Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Frame Gathered Seam Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at Frame
Reformation Davila Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
Alexia Admor V-Neck Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dresses
Go long! Ahead are a few puff-sleeve maxi dresses that just skim the ground. And, to be sure, the tiered A-line skirts and thigh-high slits do allow for mobility.
Shop Free People
For Love And Lemons Serena Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
House of CB Felizia Floral Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Lulus Effortless Romance Light Blue Satin Puff Sleeve Maxi, $, available at Lulus
Peixoto Logan Cotton Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Double-Puff Sleeve Dresses
What's puffier than a puff sleeve? A double-puff sleeve. This extra-romantic style comes with extra length in the sleeve for cooler summer days.
Shop Reformation
Reformation Michaela Dress, $, available at Reformation
Alamour The Label DALIDA DRESS, $, available at Alamour The Label
Casual Puff-Sleeve Dresses
Puffy sleeves automatically make any outfit look polished, but sometimes you want a little flair without looking overly dressy. Enter the casual puff-sleeve dress. These are dresses made from laid-back fabrics like cotton or linen but still pack in the volume.
Shop Urban Outfitters
Glamorous Puff Sleeve Floral Mini Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
ASTR The Label TALINA FLORAL CUTOUT MIDI DRESS, $, available at Astr The Label
Zara PRINTED MIDI DRESS, $, available at Zara
Chelsea28 Floral Eyelet Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
H&M Off-the-shoulder Dress, $, available at H&M
Extra Puffy Puff-Sleeve Dresses
Not to worry if you fear looking deflated — these next few puff-sleeve dresses are extra puffed and bubbled.
Shop MatchesFashion
Aje Dusk puff-sleeve linen-blend midi dress, $, available at MatchesFashion
Free People Dahlia Embroidered Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
Banana Republic PUFF-SLEEVE MAXI DRESS, $, available at Banana Republic
Sea Louie shirred patchwork printed cotton midi dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
H&M Puff-sleeved Dress with Lacing, $, available at H&M
Farm Rio Beach Vibe Midi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Fancy Puff-Sleeve Dresses
It was only a matter of time before formal puff-sleeve dresses made their way into the likes of weddings, cocktail hours, galas, and other fancy-time affairs.
Shop Bergdorf Goodman
Bernadette Bobby Puff Sleeve Short Dress, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman
Selkie The Puff Dress, $, available at Revolve
Simone Rocha Puff-sleeve floral-cloqué midi dress, $, available at MatchesFashion
Cecilie Bahnsen Devina maxi dress, $, available at Farfetch
Roksanda Garance open-back faux pearl-embellished crepe midi, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Puff-Sleeve Dresses At Amazon
Amazon, a key source for affordable fashion finds, has a decent selection of puff-sleeve dresses. This one is a bestseller — and the next couple of styles get our stamp of approval as well.
Shop Amazon
Exlura Women's Lantern Sleeve Tie Back Casual Dress, $, available at Amazon
Dokotoo Puff Sleeve Chiffon Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon
R.Vivimos Puff Sleeves Bow Casual Off-Shoulder Boho Midi Dress, $, available at Amazon
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