While the idea of power dressing may seem like an outdated phrase in the fashion lexicon, the idea of a power sleeve certainly persists. And, considering the trend has been lingering for years now, we still come back to a puff-sleeve dress when the weather is good. Why? You always feel a little done, for one; you can keep the rest of your outfit quite simple – add chunky sandals and a straw or cross-body bag and you’re good to go. Secondly, an XL sleeve balances out a larger bust, a nifty styling trick for those who are fuller of chest. Mostly, though, the puff-sleeve has a prettiness that never fails to deliver a good mood-boost: something that usurps any trend, if you ask us. Scroll below for the chicest styles to shop right now. 

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Peggy dress in Ibiza blue, €322.31; www.thelabeledition.com. 

Linen blend dress with puff sleeve, €45.95, at Zara. 

Atlanta off-the-shoulder printed shirred linen-voile midi dress, Sleeper, €336.74; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Puff sleeve key-hole midi-dress, Gap, €71; www.zalando.ie. 

Puff sleeve midi dress in green floral, Reclaimed Vintage, €52.95; www.asos.com. 

Sloane puff-sleeve cut out cotton midi-dress, Sea, €435; www.matchesfashion.com.