Clothes inspire me. Different eras inspire me. When I saw this vibrant, orange top from the Australian label, Bless’ed Are The Meek, I was drawn to the bell sleeves. Immediately I felt the urge to play up the sleeves and go for a seventies look. This top is actually part of a matched set paired with a midi, knit, tube skirt, but I ditched the skirt because I just love the color orange styled with its contrasting color, blue (reminds me of a sunset against the azure sky).
The long, bell sleeves of this top are balanced out by a more cropped hemline. I wanted to avoid showing too much of my mid section, so I wore my high waist, denim shorts from Zara (sold out but I linked similar favorites below). To complement the seventies vibe, I added this amazing, stitched choker from Dirrty Glam, platform, lace-up heels , and round sunglasses from Zero UV.
If you could dress for any era, which would you pick? The roaring 30’s, rock-n-roll 60’s, or the grunge 90’s?
// Key Pieces (scroll below for full details) //
70’s Pieces | Round Sunglasses and Platform Heels
Modern Piece | Leather Clutch
Style Tip | Update a look from a different era with modern accessories like a choker and a printed clutch.
Bless’ed Are The Meek is a trendy, sexy, Australian brand that can be purchased at stores like Revolve, Planet Blue, Nasty Gal, and Tobi.
Top | Bless’ed Are The Meek (sold out) similar styles here, here, here, and here
Shorts | Zara (sold out) similar styles here, here, and here
Clutch | The Case Factory similar styles here, here and here
Sunglasses | Zero UV similar styles here, here, and here
Choker | Dirrty Glam similar styles here, here, and here, and here
Shoes | EGO Official similar styles here, here, and here
70 comments
Love this look. I always want to try the bell sleeves and now I am more convinced after seeing this beautiful look you created! Thank you for the inspiration!
xx,
Jo
Thank you Jo! I love the bell sleeve trend because it makes such a statement. You can totally rock it!
You look amazing!!! This look is perfection. I’m happy being in our current era because we can really dress like we’re in any era! Style today is such a huge mix of the 70s,80s,90s, etc.
http://www.stylebymemory.com
You are so right Joti, we basically can wear anything and everything because it has been done before and we just make it better!
Those shoes are to die for! You literally look like a model in all these pictures!
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Thanks Mariann. I love platforms since they don’t hurt your feet like stilettos do. =)
i love your shirt ! so cute!
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Thank you Carolina! I love the bright orange and the bell sleeves on this top!
Such a beautiful top and it is sooo perfect for a 70’s look indeed! It is my favorite era according to fashion! I love how you combined it with these amazing heels (wanna have them! lol). You simply look gorgeous and these sun glasses are like made for you dear! Have an awesome week, lotsa love!
http://www.confashiontime.com
Thanks babe you are too sweet! The 70’s was such a fun era for fashion. These heels are super affordable and you should definitely get them to wear with flares, jumpsuits, and shorts. They definitely give me the added height without making my feet hurt. Have a fab week too!
Love your style recaps so much! You go into the perfect amount of detailing in describe the tremendous thought and styling you put into each outfit. So inspired by this post and all others, keep on rocking Christine!
xx, Amy
http://www.theluxilook.com
You are so sweet Amy, thank you! I am always inspired by YOUR posts so the feeling is very mutual. I hope your week is off to a great start! xoxo!
I love that orange top! Flawless look, babe!
Adi xx
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Thank you Adi. I am loving the orange as you can see and these bell sleeves are just too good to resist!
Wow! You are just like a super model. So gorgeous!
Thank you Katrina, but I am about a foot too short hehe. Thank goodness for platform heels right?
Such a beautiful outfit. You look stunning babe. The orange top is amazing on you. Those shoes are incredible and the frayed skirt is such a nice casual yet edgy touch.
Xo,
Miki
http://mikialamode.com
Thank you Miki! I was definitely not in my usual monochromatic outfit, but it was fun to not only mix it up for a change, but to even stick with a theme!
I can definitely see the 70s inspiration with the round glasses & bell sleeved top. It’s a gorgeous look. I love the blend of details. :]
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Thanks Carmen. I was totally inspired by the bell sleeves to go with a 70’s look but also wanted it to be modern enough where I didn’t look like I was headed to a costume party. =)
Stunning look! I really like your shoes and sunglasses!
http://www.recklessdiary.ru
Thank you Anya! And guess what? The sunnies and shoes are so cheap!! Check out the links to see…it’s just that good!
Perfect photos! Love this look so much!
http://curlyjosephine.blogspot.ba/
Thank you Josipa, you are so sweet!
You seriously need to model! Totally killing it in this 70s inspired look!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Aww thank you Tina. It’s fun to change it up once in a while, right?
Oh wow, such a statement top! Love the color and the bell sleeves! Such an expressive look, girl!
xx Sarah-Allegra
http://www.fashionequalsscience.com
Thanks Sarah-Allegra. It’s all about finding that one piece that makes a statement. =)
70s and 90s are definitely my favorite. I am obsessed with bell sleeves and this look!
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Thank you Candace. Me too, I love the 70’s and 90’s and love how all these trends are coming back.
Eu prefiro os 30!
Amei as fotos!
Tenha um ótimo dia!
Dany
Breshopping da Dany
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Thank you Daniella!
I’m not surprised you were drawn to the bell sleeves – they’re gorgeously dramatic! I love how you’ve styled this bright orange top as well 🙂
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x
Thank you Gabrielle. I love my bell sleeves just because of the major statement they make!
Yeah you’re definitely doing the look justice! You look perfect and wonderful and sexy. Love your sandals. 🙂
http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you Missy you are so kind! I am obsessed with these platform sandals too (and they’re from your country!).
I actually think I would have suited the 70’s the best! I would have made an awesome hippy! Love those bell sleeves babe! This look is so fabulous!
x Emily
http://shedoes.com.au
Hehe, you are too funny Emily. There is something so fun about bell sleeves right? Have a great week ahead!
I love this whole look!! You look amazing. Those bell sleeves are everything and I need to order those heels ASAP girl. xo!!
Thank you Samantha! I am slightly obsessed with bell sleeves. You totally need these shoes and they are unbelievably affordable and comfy!
You have nailed this look babe! So glad to see you wearing vibrant colors more now since they look AMAZING on you. Bell sleeves are just a bonus 😉 hehe <3 xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/magic-hour/
Hehe, don’t get too used to the color, I am still pretty loyal to my black and white. =)
How can you wear every type of different style and look so glamorous every time?! Love this!
-Kate // http://www.classyandkate.com
You are too sweet Kate, thank you for your kind words always!
You are so beautiful <3
Kisses, DadieB. ~
dadiebradshaw.com
Thank you so much Dadie!
I love this pairing, girlie, that top look so good on you! I’m loving big, trumpet sleeves this season and into fall, I need to add some to my collection! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having a great week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Thank you Jalisa! I love statement sleeves so much! Have a great rest of the week yourself!
Love the 70s vibe!
Btw, this is the first time I see you tied up your hair! looking great! absolutely love it!
xx
Jess
http://www.4evajessie.com
Thanks Jess! Yeah, I am not one for color or for changing hairstyles but totally going wild this time around. Haha!
I love the unique style of this top! The bold color is perfect for summer and bell sleeves are super cute!
XO Jenn
http://www.jennsemble.com
Thanks Jenn. Bold and bell sleeves always gets me! =)
Absolutely love this look!
http://modabyanjara.blogspot.fr/
Thank you so much Angara!
You are rocking this look! I love he pop of color and how you styled it:) You look amazing! Btw I think I would go for the 20’s for the glam..
XO Erika
http://www.wanderwithlove.co
Thanks Erika! I can totally see you in the roaring 20’s with all that sparkle. You are such a beauty!
You look so stunning with this flared sleeves top !
I love this outfit
xx,
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com/
Thank you Margot. What can I say, I have a thing for sleeves!
you kill it every time christine! I love the bell sleeves and the platforms, so 70s!
http://www.prettyinleather.net
Thank you Yuka! The sleeves are everything!!
i love your 70s look! the bright orange is great w/ your skin tone! and i just cant pick an era im all over the place lol!
cheers
diana
http://www.seaofblush.com
Thank you Diana! I think orange looks great on every skin tone to be honest. I’m a little like that too, mixing and matching from different eras is so much fun!
Yes!!! I’m loving this look! This bell sleeve top is amazing – and I’m obsessed with those sunnies! You look amazing!
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
Thank you so much Lindsey. The sunnies are fun, aren’t they? And soooo affordable.
Really beautiful sleeves, I love this top
Filipa xxx
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Thank you Filipa, the sleeves are what totally sold me!
this is a perfect 70s look, those bell sleeves are everything! love the pop of color too, so fun!
xx Melis
http://fashionmews.com
I definitely love the sleeves and am getting used to wearing some color before fall comes and I go straight to black and greys. =) I hope your week is going fabulous so far!
I love this top – the color and the sleeves are beautiful! I love fashion now as it is such a mix, but I also love the glamour of the 20s and I like the 50s too!
Julia x
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com
Thank you Julia! I agree that we’ve come to a point in fashion where everything is on repeat from the past, but just made better or slightly more modern. I love the 20’s too and the 50’s!