Lulus: With stylish options for all dress codes, seasons, and styles, Lulus is a no brainer when it comes to navy blue bridesmaid dresses that make a statement
Unfortunately, in 2024, some of these '90s looks...hit a little differently
Judith Kaplan, United States Fantastic dress
The fast visual differences I use in tech discussions Bell sleeve: flare starts earlier, cuff stays open Trumpet sleeve: flare starts later, looks sharper and more fitted Bishop sleeve: volume is pushed into gathers, cuff is closed and structured Flared sleeve: could be bell or trumpet, so I always ask for a reference What changes in the pattern room Bell: needs accurate flare angle, cuff edge must hang clean Trumpet: needs controlled ease above the flare to avoid pulling Bishop: needs extra sleeve width and gathering ratio, plus cuff interfacing Flared: needs a clear spec, or bulk can drift A simple sleeve comparison table Where should the bell sleeve flare start, and how wide should the cuff be
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