Two models wearing plus-size puff-sleeve floral dresses.

Puff-Sleeve Dresses Are Too Fun to Pass Up

For those of us who dreamt of being princesses as children, twirling around in poofy dresses and slaying imaginary dragons, there are rarely ways to relive those experiences. So, when we do find an excuse to hold on to a bit of our childhood, we definitely take it. Puff-sleeve dresses were the iconic pieces many of our favorite princesses wore. And prancing around in them made us feel like we, too, were born into royalty and lived inside a massive castle. Now that we’re adults, plus-size puff-sleeve dresses are, in many ways, just as fun. And since we possess the power to dress ourselves every single day, there’s no reason why we can’t wear puff-sleeve dresses as often as we want to. (!)

Of course, there are those whose childhood wishes strayed far from a magic kingdom—but puff-sleeve dresses are here for your enjoyment too. Frankly, these frocks are just too much fun. The puff-sleeve trend adds a bit of over-the-top flare to the everyday, and reminds us to find joy in the little things (including getting dressed).

From puffy-sleeved mini dresses in gorgeous floral prints to puff-sleeve maxi dresses in all your favorite neutrals, there are so many incredibly chic ways to rock a puffy sleeve. Go bold or go minimalist—or find something that Goldilocks would deem “just right.” There’s a little something for statement-makers and casual-dressers alike.

And (thank goodness), plus-size puff-sleeve dresses are ridiculously easy to style. Especially if you go with a bigger, bolder puff sleeve, you can keep your shoes and accessories minimal. Try a princess-inspired puff-sleeve dress with some simple black heels and sparkly earrings for your next swanky party. Or opt for a cute floral puff-sleeve dress paired with booties and oversized sunnies for the perfect weekend look. The possibilities are endless, yes, but they all start with one thing: a puff-sleeve dress.

So do yourself—and the five-year-old version of you—a favor and shop the puffiest, most over-the-top dresses you can find. Releasing your inner child never felt (or looked) so good.

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1. Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $119.95 from ELOQUII


2. Never Fully Dressed Puff-Sleeve Pleated Midaxi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in green.

shop the look — $141 from ASOS


3. Evaline Maxi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in black and white gingham.

shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie


4. Puff-Sleeved Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $29.99 from H&M


5. The Lilac Puff Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in purple.

shop the look — $280 from Selkie


6. Jo Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $218 from Reformation


7. Puff-Sleeved Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $17.99 from H&M


8. A-Line Dress With Puff Sleeves

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in multi-color stripe.

shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII


9. Universal Thread Puff Short-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in gray.

shop the look — $24.99 from Target


10. Maeve Suzannah Maxi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in orange and blue.

shop the look — $168 from Anthropologie


11. Never Fully Dressed Puff-Sleeve Tiered Smock Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in pink print.

shop the look — $141 from ASOS


12. The Venus Dream Girl Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in purple.

shop the look — $199 from Selkie


13. Printed Sweetheart Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in pink and red.

shop the look — $139.95 from ELOQUII


14. Wild Fable Floral Print Puff Short-Sleeve Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $25 from Target


15. Missguided Midi Dress With Puff Sleeve

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in black and white.

shop the look — $16.20 from ASOS


16. Plus-Size Floral Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $25 from Missguided


17. Organza Puff-Sleeve Skater Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $27 from Missguided


18. Porridge Kiera Maxi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in brown and blue.

shop the look — $158 from Anthropologie


19. Universal Thread Puff Short-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in green.

shop the look — $24.99 from Target


20. Puff-Sleeve Square Neck Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII


21. Wild Fable Floral Print Puff Short-Sleeve Dress

A model wearing a plus-size puff-sleeve dress in floral print.

shop the look — $25 from Target