ALL A FLUTTER

Yes, they do flutter in the wind like butterfly wings. Flutter sleeves, a.k.a butterflies, are light, airy, and feminine. They're typically found on gowns reminiscent of the 1920s-30s era, and those that capture the boho look. Since boho evokes a carefree, flowery spirit, one of its favored silhouettes is the lacey slip dress with a dainty flutter sleeve. Flutters come in all lengths and look best in the lightest weight fabrics, sheers, and laces. Particularly stunning in lace, the arm serves as an ideal backdrop, bringing out the motifs on the netting to their fullest. I love this style sleeve, and  could be my very fave of all time.

Header Photo: Layered tulle flutters accent a boho-combo vintage 30s-style gown. Above Left-An all-over tulle dress with scattered lace cutouts features a bias ruffle neckline that creates flutter sleeves at the shoulders. It graduates down the back, creating a stunning layered ruffle effect.  Top Right--White Continuous Chantilly lace elbow-length flutter sleeve//Above Right--Peau d'ange lace cap flutter sleeve//Directly Below: Soft tulle flutter sleeves bordered with Chantilly lace.

Above: Butterfly sleeves are typically a bit longer than the upper-arm flutters.  The light-as-air, elbow-length embroidered net sleeve above is a good example. Below: Longer Kimono-style tulle sleeves bordered in Chantilly lace. This full-length robe was designed to be worn over a crepe slip dress. Ideal for a bride who wants to change her look, going from the drama of the ceremony to an after-party.

Above: A blush-colored shrug with tulle flutter sleeves and a neckline covered in lace floret cutouts. Below: Tulle flutter sleeves, sprinkled with lace cutouts, fall into a low-back ruffle treatment.

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All dresses by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture