How to Style A Lantern Sleeve Dress?
22 Oct 2024
Ladies who love beauty or have read our previous blogs must be familiar with many different styles of dresses . Among them, many types of dresses distinguish themselves from other types due to their unique shapes of hems. But there are other types of dresses which are unique because of the shape of their sleeves. Batwing sleeve dresses, puff sleeve dresses and lantern sleeve dresses are representatives among them. The main character of our blog today is exactly lantern sleeve dresses.
Many girls were fascinated by lantern sleeve dresses because in the cartoons of childhood, beautiful princesses always wore beautiful lantern sleeve dresses. They were so pretty, so elegant, and so charming in their lantern sleeve dresses. But as they grow up, many of them are afraid of wearing a lantern sleeve dress for the lack of confidence of their figures. So how can we know whether we are suitable for lantern sleeve dresses or not? How can we style a lantern sleeve dress in a fashionable way?
Many girls were fascinated by lantern sleeve dresses because in the cartoons of childhood, beautiful princesses always wore beautiful lantern sleeve dresses. They were so pretty, so elegant, and so charming in their lantern sleeve dresses. But as they grow up, many of them are afraid of wearing a lantern sleeve dress for the lack of confidence of their figures. So how can we know whether we are suitable for lantern sleeve dresses or not? How can we style a lantern sleeve dress in a fashionable way?
The History of Lantern Sleeve Dresses
Many girls can not distinguish lantern sleeve dresses from puff sleeve dresses. Indeed, these two kinds of sleeves are similar to each other. And lantern sleeve are exactly evolved from puff sleeves. Actually, we have talked about the origin of puff sleeves in previous blogs.
Puff sleeves appeared more than six hundred years ago. Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who closely pursued the fashion, the puff sleeves became popular quickly. And at that period, the puff sleeves even became the symbol of fortune and status. People believed that the puffer the sleeves are, the richer the person is. So people always would like to make their sleeves puffer. So in addition to wear corsets to make their waists look slimmer, they also began to stuff other materials into their sleeves to make their sleeves puffer in visual effect. This was exactly the prototype of the lantern sleeves.
In the 20th century, lantern sleeve tops and dresses became further popular. At that time, the aesthetic standard for women was to have a slender waist, while the large volume of lantern sleeves can make women's waist look more slender. In addition, the mechanized production of clothing has greatly improved the production efficiency of clothing and reduced the price, so lantern sleeve tops and dresses can be known and accepted by more ordinary people.
Nowadays, there is another difference between the puff sleeves and lantern sleeves. The puff sleeves are puffer at the shoulder and sleeve seams, while the lanterns sleeves are large in volume above the cuffs. So to a large extent, puff sleeves make people's shoulders look wider, while lantern sleeves make people's arms look thicker. Whether they are puff sleeves or lantern sleeves, they are now combined with more types of fabrics. We can see lantern sleeve dresses made of cotton, as well as mesh and chiffon, in the colors of red, blue or yellow. These undoubtedly provide more choices for women's clothing choosing and matching.
Puff sleeves appeared more than six hundred years ago. Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who closely pursued the fashion, the puff sleeves became popular quickly. And at that period, the puff sleeves even became the symbol of fortune and status. People believed that the puffer the sleeves are, the richer the person is. So people always would like to make their sleeves puffer. So in addition to wear corsets to make their waists look slimmer, they also began to stuff other materials into their sleeves to make their sleeves puffer in visual effect. This was exactly the prototype of the lantern sleeves.
In the 20th century, lantern sleeve tops and dresses became further popular. At that time, the aesthetic standard for women was to have a slender waist, while the large volume of lantern sleeves can make women's waist look more slender. In addition, the mechanized production of clothing has greatly improved the production efficiency of clothing and reduced the price, so lantern sleeve tops and dresses can be known and accepted by more ordinary people.
Nowadays, there is another difference between the puff sleeves and lantern sleeves. The puff sleeves are puffer at the shoulder and sleeve seams, while the lanterns sleeves are large in volume above the cuffs. So to a large extent, puff sleeves make people's shoulders look wider, while lantern sleeves make people's arms look thicker. Whether they are puff sleeves or lantern sleeves, they are now combined with more types of fabrics. We can see lantern sleeve dresses made of cotton, as well as mesh and chiffon, in the colors of red, blue or yellow. These undoubtedly provide more choices for women's clothing choosing and matching.
Who Is More Suitable for Lantern Sleeve Dresses?
Many girls are afraid of wearing puff sleeve dresses, especially those who have broader shoulders. But compared with puff sleeve dresses which are puff at the part of shoulders, the lantern sleeve dresses are much more friendly to those girls with broader shoulders. It should be said that although lantern sleeve dresses can expose some of your figure defects, they can also modify certain figure defects too.
💖It might beyond your thinking that ladies with big arms are suitable for lantern sleeve dresses. Indeed, the lantern sleeves will make people’s arms look thicker, but the loose sleeves can also cover your arms totally. In addition, people will believe that the your big arms are the illusions caused by the lantern sleeves. So to a certain extent, the lantern sleeves can modify the figure defect of big arms.
💖Ladies with pear shape figures. A too thin upper body and a thick lower body are common worries for women with pear-shaped figures. But the lantern sleeve dresses can enlarge their upper bodies to a large extent. Therefore, a lantern sleeve dress can make the figure proportion of ladies with pear shape figures more balanced.
💖Ladies who often need to attend grand occasions such as banquets. As we have mentioned at the beginning of this passage, lantern sleeves are more frequently seen in evening gowns. And there is no doubt that these gorgeous evening gowns are more compatible with grand occasions. So for ladies who often need to attend grand occasions, a lantern sleeve dress is a must-have in their wardrobes.
💖Ladies with sloping shoulders. The shoulders of those ladies are tilted downwards, so when wearing ordinary clothes, they will feel that the clothes on their shoulders are always sliding down. In addition, the downward tilted shoulders will make people look very unspirited. The puffy lantern sleeves make up for this shortcoming very well.
💖Slim ladies. A dress with lantern sleeves will make a person look plumper, not just in the arms, but all over the body, and if women who are already plump wear lantern sleeves, it will make them look even plumper. So it is suggested that slimmer ladies wear a lantern sleeve dress.
💖It might beyond your thinking that ladies with big arms are suitable for lantern sleeve dresses. Indeed, the lantern sleeves will make people’s arms look thicker, but the loose sleeves can also cover your arms totally. In addition, people will believe that the your big arms are the illusions caused by the lantern sleeves. So to a certain extent, the lantern sleeves can modify the figure defect of big arms.
💖Ladies with pear shape figures. A too thin upper body and a thick lower body are common worries for women with pear-shaped figures. But the lantern sleeve dresses can enlarge their upper bodies to a large extent. Therefore, a lantern sleeve dress can make the figure proportion of ladies with pear shape figures more balanced.
💖Ladies who often need to attend grand occasions such as banquets. As we have mentioned at the beginning of this passage, lantern sleeves are more frequently seen in evening gowns. And there is no doubt that these gorgeous evening gowns are more compatible with grand occasions. So for ladies who often need to attend grand occasions, a lantern sleeve dress is a must-have in their wardrobes.
💖Ladies with sloping shoulders. The shoulders of those ladies are tilted downwards, so when wearing ordinary clothes, they will feel that the clothes on their shoulders are always sliding down. In addition, the downward tilted shoulders will make people look very unspirited. The puffy lantern sleeves make up for this shortcoming very well.
💖Slim ladies. A dress with lantern sleeves will make a person look plumper, not just in the arms, but all over the body, and if women who are already plump wear lantern sleeves, it will make them look even plumper. So it is suggested that slimmer ladies wear a lantern sleeve dress.
How to Accessorize A Lantern Sleeve Dress?
Since the shape of lantern sleeves are already eye-catching, overly colorful and flashy accessories are not that suitable for pairing with a lantern sleeve dress. Actually, the general principle of accessorizing a lantern sleeve dress is to be simple.
If your lantern sleeve dress does not come with a belt, then it is better for you to choose a belt with it. In the past, women even wore corsets to pursue a thinner waist, which caused irreversible damage to their bodies. As modern women, we do not need to pursue beauty in such an extreme way, but it is understandable that women in the past pursued a slimmer waist. As we mentioned before, lantern sleeves already make your waist look thinner. A belt makes your waistline clearer, which is enough.
Although we have emphasized that simpler accessories need to be simpler, jewelry is still necessary, especially for the occasions of grand occasions. According to the shape of the neck, you can choose a suitable necklace. In addition, you can also choose a pair of earrings which is not that bright or dazzling.
You can take a delicate clutch with you. Lantern sleeve dresses are quite picky about the bags they match because they are too elegant. Backpacks, messengers, and even tote bags that we often see in daily life are incompatible with this extreme elegance. Therefore, to a large extent, an exquisite handbag is the safest choice.
Although a solid color wool shawl will not detract from your elegance, and you can even wear a lantern sleeve dress in winter with a shawl, it is better not to choose a shawl as an accessory of your outfit unless you are too cold. The reason is that the most ingenious design of the lantern sleeves dresses lies exactly in the shape of the sleeves, while the shawl will completely block it.
A pair of high heels is seen as one of the best partners of a lantern sleeve dress. But if you think wearing high heels will make you too tired, then a pair of delicate flat leather shoes are also acceptable. But a pair of sneakers or slate shoes will definitely be out of the place.
If your lantern sleeve dress does not come with a belt, then it is better for you to choose a belt with it. In the past, women even wore corsets to pursue a thinner waist, which caused irreversible damage to their bodies. As modern women, we do not need to pursue beauty in such an extreme way, but it is understandable that women in the past pursued a slimmer waist. As we mentioned before, lantern sleeves already make your waist look thinner. A belt makes your waistline clearer, which is enough.
Although we have emphasized that simpler accessories need to be simpler, jewelry is still necessary, especially for the occasions of grand occasions. According to the shape of the neck, you can choose a suitable necklace. In addition, you can also choose a pair of earrings which is not that bright or dazzling.
You can take a delicate clutch with you. Lantern sleeve dresses are quite picky about the bags they match because they are too elegant. Backpacks, messengers, and even tote bags that we often see in daily life are incompatible with this extreme elegance. Therefore, to a large extent, an exquisite handbag is the safest choice.
Although a solid color wool shawl will not detract from your elegance, and you can even wear a lantern sleeve dress in winter with a shawl, it is better not to choose a shawl as an accessory of your outfit unless you are too cold. The reason is that the most ingenious design of the lantern sleeves dresses lies exactly in the shape of the sleeves, while the shawl will completely block it.
A pair of high heels is seen as one of the best partners of a lantern sleeve dress. But if you think wearing high heels will make you too tired, then a pair of delicate flat leather shoes are also acceptable. But a pair of sneakers or slate shoes will definitely be out of the place.
Fashion Tips for Wearing A Lantern Sleeve Dress?
Although we have answered many of the questions in the above sections, you may still be confused. What type of makeup is suitable for wearing a lantern sleeve dress? What kind clothes can I wear to match with a lantern sleeve dress? Do not worry about these questions. We will give you several tips for wearing a lanterns sleeve dress.
Firstly, as a lanterns sleeve dress is already eye-catching, you can wear a light makeup. But a heavy makeup is not that appropriate. You can choose an eyeshadow of earth tone, and a light pink lipstick. Avoid the colors that are rarely seen such as blue, purple or orange.
The characteristics of lanterns sleeves determine that most of the lantern sleeve dresses are long sleeved . So the early autumn could be regarded as one of the most suitable seasons for wearing a lantern sleeve dress. As the temperature goes down, you can wear a vest over the dress. In this way, you can keep warm, and the pretty lantern sleeves will not be covered.
The design of puff sleeves can also be combined with other designs. For example, you can choose a tiered dress or an off the shoulder dress with lantern sleeves. Or you can also choose a lantern sleeve dress in gradient colors. In other words, two fashion elements can be combined to make your outfit even more creative. But remember that do not pile too many elements. Otherwise, your outfit will look too dazzling.
Firstly, as a lanterns sleeve dress is already eye-catching, you can wear a light makeup. But a heavy makeup is not that appropriate. You can choose an eyeshadow of earth tone, and a light pink lipstick. Avoid the colors that are rarely seen such as blue, purple or orange.
The characteristics of lanterns sleeves determine that most of the lantern sleeve dresses are long sleeved . So the early autumn could be regarded as one of the most suitable seasons for wearing a lantern sleeve dress. As the temperature goes down, you can wear a vest over the dress. In this way, you can keep warm, and the pretty lantern sleeves will not be covered.
The design of puff sleeves can also be combined with other designs. For example, you can choose a tiered dress or an off the shoulder dress with lantern sleeves. Or you can also choose a lantern sleeve dress in gradient colors. In other words, two fashion elements can be combined to make your outfit even more creative. But remember that do not pile too many elements. Otherwise, your outfit will look too dazzling.
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