Art of the Sleeve

This will be a very short post.

But what I wanted to talk about

is very important in terms of

how your outfit will carry out.

That is...

Sleeves.

Sleeves are often overlooked.

They are seen as not having any

real significant value to your look.

This is a post to say otherwise.

Let's take a look at some of the ensembles

at the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011 show...

Skinny sleeves.

So skinny they cling to the skin

and emphasize the curves of the arm.

They are like a long-sleeved shirt.

They add a very modern touch to the trench, no?

Now let's look at something different...

Voluminous sleeves.

They are reminicent of 60s fashion

and give a very "haute couture" feel.

These separate looks

each have very different flairs,

don't they?

Note that all three outfits

consist of trench coats.

But why do they each have

their own character?

It all depends on

the fit of sleeve.

With skinny ones,

you have a contemporary

and "relaxed" edge.

On the other hand,

bigger sleeves

make the coat

feel more fancy,

sophisticated,

and retro.

See the difference?

So the next time you

put together an outfit,

just remember that

the fit of your sleeves
affect everything!

Happy weekend!

Leira

Photos: Models.com, New York Fashion