Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sleeve Volume

Miss Selfridge swing jacketThe fuller balloon sleeve and the shorter fuller bell sleeve in all its forms is new to a generation. This new fashion look is refreshing when teamed with a fitted hip and waist defining garment.

Manufacturers are coming to terms with volume. Some have reined in fullness on the top of dresses to balance the increase volume in skirts or wider pants. Or they are combining fuller sleeves with swing backs on little jackets intended to be paired with narrower jeans or trousers