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80’s-Inspired Statement Sleeve Dresses That’ll Have Their Moment This Year
The statement sleeve dresses of 2020 are here to stay this 2021. If anything, the 80’s-inspired theme is a trend that’ll last quite a while. You’ll want to stock up on these gems-it’s all about volume when it comes to dresses. For those loving a lifted shoulder pad or a balloon sleeve at the wrists, it’s your time to shine! We’ve curated the best statement sleeve dresses to snag for the whole year. Whether now, in the Spring or in the Summer, these pieces are one to savior all-year-round. There’s no better way to spark interest in your look than with a statement accent. Sleeves are just the thing to set your outfit apart from the rest. Get ready for the throwback of your dreams; it’s time to play dress up! Scroll to shop the best 80’s-inspired dresses from the world’s leading online stores!
Enhance The Shoulders With A Statement Sleeve
When it comes to statement sleeve dresses, there’s too many to name off the top of your head. As for the shoulders, there’s no wrong way to enhance them. Luckily, because of the hit trend, poufs or padding aren’t hard to find. Our favorite dress to show off those shoulders is the GABRIELA HEARST Patricia Linen Denim Dress. With a quick glance, this piece not only gives off princess vibes, but its strong structure illustrates the 80’s decade of fashion. What better way to blast the past than with a gem like this one? Although Gabriela Hearst designs quite a few of garments from the popular decade, this one is like no other. To favor the season and show off your 80’s sense, throw on some chunky bootie heels or scrappy pumps. This designer piece is the staple to becoming more fashionable and statement sleeve dresses are just the thing your closet is missing more of!
Shop more Dresses To Wear In 80’s-Inspired Statement Sleeve Dresses That’ll Have Their Moment This Year selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists
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FOR LOVE & LEMONS Kinsley Mini Dress
$279 -
BUXOM COUTURE Floral Tie Belt Lace Midi Shirtdress
$120 -
ALICE + OLIVIA Vernita Floral Silk Tulle Mini Dress
$595 -
CYNTHIA ROWLEY Silk Paisley Midi-Dress
$595 -
MAC DUGGAL Sequined Elbow-Sleeve Column Gown
$598 -
CAROLINA HERRERA Pleated Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Dress
$1,890 -
CAMILA COELHO Cassie Mini Dress
$238 -
REBECCA VALLANCE Ginevra Embellished Cady Mini Dress
$735 -
FARM RIO Pineapple Lace-trimmed Smocked Broderie Anglaise Cotton Maxi Dress
$310
Balloon Sleeves To Elongate The Arms
On the flip side of statement sleeve dresses, the wrists were a popular point of sleeve weight in the 80’s. Without being overbearing, the right amount of oomph can truly enhance any dress design. After peeking at the ANNA QUAN Amalia Ribbed Cotton Turtleneck Midi Dress, we guarantee you’ll want nothing else besides a good sleeve. Being both comfortable and versatile, this balloon sleeve is a great way to add a trendy flare to what would’ve been basic. In a similar fashion, the EMILIA WICKSTEAD Jewel Belted Balloon-sleeve Denim Dress is the perfect transition dress for welcoming Spring. Although not around the corner, this denim gem has the ability to seamless work among all seasons when appropriate. These statement sleeve dresses are nothing to take lightly, although they do add just the right amount of fun to any look.
