I have so MANY sartorial obsessions, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up, I know. Studs, wedges, Balenciagas with giant hardware, Ray-Ban Wayfarers, and so forth and so on. Since I'm sure you have your own life to lead, your own sartorial obsessions to manage, etc., etc., let me REFRESH your memory re: my feelings on the DOLMAN sleeve (often a cause of great DIVIDE, if we're being honest).
My feelings are unequivocal, to be clear.
I LOVE a dolman.
I adore volume in my sleeves like a Southern woman adores volume in her HAIR.
I obsess over the freedom a dolman sleeve affords my ARMS.
I've even created an #iloveadolman HASHTAG on Twitter - THAT'S how strongly I feel about a sleeve with volume.
BUT if we're being honest, wearing a sleeve with as much VOLUME (all caps required) as my newest fashion acquisition - the Tyra Silk Blouse from BCBG - requires an ADJUSTMENT to proportions - namely, an uber-slim bottom (whether the blouse is worn tucked as seen here, or untucked) and a high, high heel to avoid feeling completely dwarfed by insurmountable mounds of fabric.
Head to toe, here's how I wore it:
- Tory Burch Sunglasses (Gift; no longer available, others here)
- BCBG Tyra Silk Poet Blouse
- La Mer Collections Leather Wrap Watch (alternate styles here)
- Lands' End Canvas Leather Nailhead Belt (Gift)
- J Brand Jeans 811 Mid-Rise Skinny in Bright Royal
- Chloe Platform Mary Janes (past season, no longer available)
What are your thoughts on sleeves with mega-volume? Can you get down? Tell me everything in the comments.
Photo snapped by Chris of Court and Hudson.