32 Delightful Puff Sleeve Dresses To Admire

A funny thing happened to our dress sleeves the last few years — they ballooned to cloud-like proportions. This fashion writer’s hypothesis is that puff sleeve dresses are what happens when fairytale escape meets stay-at-home comfort. The nap dress surely takes a lot of credit for kicking off this unexpected trend, but those frocks were more suited for indoorsy, (err, lockdown-y) life. These newer puff sleeve dress styles; however, are explicitly for being seen in. And there are so many options available right now, whether you’re keen on the poofed-up skirts or something more casual for daily wear.

Because this big-time trend is only about to blow up even further, 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, we’ve compiled the best puff sleeve mini, midi, and maxi dresses for a range of different occasions (think: puff sleeve cocktail dresses). Click on for the best puff sleeve dresses that rewrite the definition of “arm party.”

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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 skirt length can help tone down the look from “total princesscore” to “princesscore but acceptable at the farmer’s market.”

Shop Frame

Frame Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at Frame

Maeve Puff-Sleeve Sweetheart Dress

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Maeve Puff-Sleeve Sweetheart Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

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Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Hill House The Louisa Nap Dress

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Hill House The Louisa Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House

Influence Plus Size Square Neck Puff Sleeve Dress

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Influence Plus Size Square Neck Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at ASOS

Reformation Davila Linen Dress

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Reformation Davila Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation

ROKSANDA Open-Back Pearl-Embellished Crepe Midi Dress

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Roksanda Open-Back Pearl-Embellished Crepe Midi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Farm Rio Beach Vibe Midi Dress

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Farm Rio Beach Vibe Midi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio

Chelsea28 Floral Eyelet Dress

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Chelsea28 Floral Eyelet Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

Ulla Johnson Thelma Tiered Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress

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Ulla Johnson Thelma Tiered Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman

SEA Shirred Patchwork Printed Cotton Midi Dress

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Sea Shirred Patchwork Printed Cotton Midi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter

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.

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Sister Jane Maria Jacquard Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Let Me Be Off-The-Shoulder Puff-Sleeve Dress

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Let Me Be Off-The-Shoulder Puff-Sleeve Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Zara Printed Short Dress

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Zara Printed Short Dress, $, available at Zara

Showpo Vashti Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

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Showpo Vashti Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Showpo

Lulus So Stunning Jacquard Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

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Lulus So Stunning Jacquard Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Lulus

Alamour The Label Dalida Dress

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Alamour The Label Dalida Dress, $, available at Alamour The Label

For Love & Lemons Paulina Puff Sleeve Dress

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For Love & Lemons Paulina Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at Revolve

Tuckernuck Mini Fuchsia French Dress

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Tuckernuck Mini Fuchsia French Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck

Selkie The Puff Dress

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Selkie The Puff Dress, $, available at Revolve

EXLURA Lantern Sleeve Tie Back Casual Dress

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Exlura Lantern Sleeve Tie Back Casual Dress, $, available at Amazon

Moon River Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Dress

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Moon River Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Free-est Marina Mini Dress

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free-est Marina Mini Dress, $, available at Free People

Gap Puff Sleeve Ruffle Neck Mini Dress

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Gap Puff Sleeve Ruffle Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Gap

T.La Savannah Puff-Sleeved Mini Dress

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t.la Savannah Puff-Sleeved Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dresses

Go long! Ahead are a few puff-sleeve maxi dresses that just skim the ground (or sit slightly above it). And, to be sure, the tiered A-line skirts do allow for mobility.

Shop Nordstrom

House of CB Felizia Floral Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom