Bell sleeve

Bell sleeve shows gradual flare widening toward the hem opening.

Puff sleeve gathers volume at the cap. Bishop sleeve is full length gathered into a fitted cuff.

Sleeve articles list bell sleeves among flared historical and romantic cuts.[1] MoMu fashion drawing documents a short sleeve flaring like a bell at the cuff.[2] The Metropolitan Museum holds sleeve supports for puffed and gigot forms that contrast with smooth bell flare.[3] Blouse and dress patterns revived bell sleeves in bohemian and formal lines.[4]

1960s and 1970s fashion brought bell sleeves back on cotton and silk dress.[1] Bell differs from puff cap gather.[2] Contrast with cap minimal coverage.[3]

Today bell sleeve appears on bohemian blouses, wedding dress, and knit tops in cotton and chiffon.[1][4] Flared bell cuff reads seventies revival.[2] When sleeve widens toward the hem like a trumpet—bell sleeve applies.[3]

Bohemian blouses, wedding dress, seventies-revival fashion, and romantic day dress.[1]

Bell sleeve balances with slim skirt or fitted bodice.[4] Chiffon bell sleeve blouse reads boho romantic.[1]

Puff gathers at cap. Bishop gathers at wrist. Lantern balloons at lower arm.[1]

Bell sleeve reads romantic, bohemian, and flared. Chiffon bell sleeve reads seventies revival.

Bell sleeve vs puff sleeve? Puff gathers at shoulder; bell flares smoothly toward cuff.[1]

Bell sleeve vs bishop sleeve? Bishop is full length with wrist gather; bell flares open.[1]

Bell sleeve modern? Yes on boho blouses and bridal separates.[4]