Style - April 27, 2017

How To Style Bell Sleeves

white bell sleeve top styled 3 ways

In case you’ve missed it on Instagram, I am absolutely obsessed with this top. (examples one, two, three, four).

But really though, I have it in 2 colors and actually just bought it in a third (although I’m not sure I’ll keep it because maybe I should chill a little?). But whatever the case, it’s been a MAJOR hit this season – for me and with y’all too it seems from clicks, likes, and sales!

It’s the perfect throw-on when you want to look polished but not try too hard. I love that this blouse — though classic — has just the right amount of on-trend details to make it fresh and exciting. Peplum sleeves are HUGE this spring and this blouse makes it a must in your wardrobe. Since it is now a closet staple for me, I wanted to share 3 different ways I’ve worn it recently.

white on white outfit, all white outfit, white peplum sleeve top, bell sleeve top
white on white outfit, all white outfit, white peplum sleeve top, bell sleeve top, how to wear all white in spring outfit
white on white outfit, all white outfit, white peplum sleeve top, bell sleeve top
white on white outfit, all white outfit, white peplum sleeve top, bell sleeve top, white jeans, marc fisher espadrille wedges, chloe maurcie bag

My favorite is wearing it with all white. Something about a crisp blouse and top to bottom white looks very chic. I love the pop of cognac to add a little color. I also shared my travel outfit (on Instagram) to Mexico a few weeks ago where I wore it almost the exact same way and you guys seemed to love it!

Outfit Details: Gibson Bell Sleeve Top //  Paige White Jeans // Marc Fisher Wedges // Club Monaco Straw Hat

black high-waisted shorts with bell sleeve top and wedge espadrille, spring casual shorts outfit
black high-waisted shorts with bell sleeve top and wedge espadrille, spring casual shorts outfit
black high-waisted shorts with bell sleeve top and wedge espadrille, spring casual shorts outfit

The second way I’ve worn this top is tucked into a simple pair of high-waisted shorts I recently picked up at Club Monaco (one of my FAVORITE stores EVER!). I love their FIT, especially when it comes to shorts, skirts, and pants. I also wore it with shorts when I took over Sole Society’s Instagram – see the full outfit here! Pairing this top with shorts is easily something you can wear to lunch with girlfriends without looking over-dressed to the occasion.

Outfit Details: Gibson Bell Sleeve Top // Club Monaco Black Shorts // Moon & Lola Hoop Earrings

rag and bone navy pants, white bell sleeve top, chloe bag scarf, dee keller wedges
rag and bone navy pants, white bell sleeve top, chloe bag scarf, dee keller wedges
silk scarf neck tie, peplum sleeve top, navy rag and bone pants

Lastly, I added a little class and went for more of a sophisticated look that could take you to a number of places/events, but I definitely had my working ladies in mind. I paired it with my (recent) favorite pair of skinny pants (those rag & bone ones I keep raving about!) and a silk, red scarf. This outfit reminded me so much of something my mother would wear! (which is a VERY good thing in my opinion)

I can definitely see this as something you can wear to a business casual luncheon, running around town, and of course to the office as well! I love the addition of the scarf – it gives the outfit a little pop of color and texture to tie it all together.  Plus, I tried a few necklaces with this top and none of them really look right. But I felt like the scarf vibes went well with the peplum sleeves for some reason. This is actually the same scarf I wore in a recent post with a striped tee, boyfriend jeans, and patent leather pumps – remember that outfit? (one of my favorites!)

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What do you think?!

Which one is your favorite? How would you have styled the top?! And are you as big of a fan as I am?!

 

Outfit Details:  Gibson Bell Sleeve Top (wearing size XS) // Rag & Bone Simone Pants (OBSESSED! run TTS) // Dee Keller Scalloped Wedges (run TTS, such a good Spring classic and SO comfortable) // Chloe Medium Marcie Bag //  Sonix Preston Sunglasses (under $100 and so cute!) // Moon & Lola gold Hoop Earrings