May 16

May 16 Currently Loving: Flared Sleeves

Leah Nagel

opinion, shopping picks

ASOS Sweater with Deep V and Flared Sleeve

ASOS Knitted Tunic In Rib With Flared Sleeve

Sun & Shadow Bell Sleeve Surplice Crop Top

ASOS Sweater In Stripe With Flared Sleeve

Nasty Gal All Bell Breaks Loose Velvet Top

Free People Stars Aligned Flare Sleeve Blouse

Nasty Gal Perfect Storm Plunging Mini Dress

Cooperative Off-The-Shoulder Bell-Sleeve Dress

Nasty Gal Fool For You Bell Sleeve Dress

ASOS 60s Shift Dress with Flared Sleeves

C/MEO 'Fiction' Silk Twist Front Shirtdress

Motel Swing Dress With Lace Up & Flare Sleeves

Band of Gypsies Bandana Print Bell Sleeve Dress

Missguided Flared Sleeve Pleated Swing Dress

Ecote Knit Off-The-Shoulder Bell-Sleeve Frock Dress

Nasty Gal In Your Lace Bell Sleeve Dress

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Flared sleeves - would I have worn this style a year ago? Absolutely... Not. But would I, or rather do I, wear bell sleeves now? HECK YEAH.

Why? I can't say for sure, but it probably has something to do with the fact that flared/bell sleeves are everywhere. As in on the Spring/Summer 2016 runways, consequently making their way into stores, and subsequently, into my closet.

I've been brainwashed. And it was too easy.

I guess this style would fall under the Victorian/romantic/whimsical trend that's so popular right now. Or the Spanish influences trend that was also quite popular for this season. Either way, count me in.

One small flare, two layers of ruffles, an over-exaggerated bell sleeve - I'm game for it all. No bell is too big. Actually, I don't know about that last statement. But the 44 bell sleeved options above are definitely all acceptably sized.

Okay, so I want all the flared sleeve tops here. HELP.