The Best Bell Sleeve Tops

last updated 13 August 2019

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Skinny jeans are great and all, but finding the perfect top to wear with them can be a challenge. If you wear a blouse that's too loose, you can look disproportional, but if you wear a top that's too slim-fit, you basically look like you're wearing a body-con dress (not that there's anything wrong with those). In an effort to meet right in the middle, might we suggest the shirt we think is the most flattering to wear with skinny jeans—bell sleeve tops?

Bell-sleeve tops are the perfect counterpart to a pair of skinnies because they offer the ideal amount of volume needed to offset slim jeans without overpowering your figure. And the great news is that they come in a wide variety of styles, ranging from a thin knit to an exaggerated poplin cuff. Ahead, we've rounded up the most flattering bell sleeve tops to wear with skinny jeans for your shopping pleasure.

Go on to shop the 21 bell-sleeve tops we're loving right now.

Who What Wear

Lace Bell Sleeve Ribbed Crew

Let these sleeves pop out from underneath a denim jacket and call it a day.Available in sizes XS to 4X.

Cinq à Sept

Lorne Top

This top is elegant and playful all at once.Available in sizes XS to L.

Stelen

Rianne Top

We're going to let this top speak for itself.Available in sizes S to L.

Farrow

Suze Blouse

Now that's a bell sleeve.Available in sizes S to L.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Marika Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Blouse

A modern take on a classic blouse.Available in sizes XS to XL.

Caroline Constas

Persephone Blouse

Calling all fashion girls: This top was made for you.Available in sizes XS to L.

Violeta

Striped Bow Blouse

Poplin perfection.Available in sizes 10 to 18.

Topshop

Checked Corset Bardot Top

Off-the-shoulder, checked, bell sleeves, and corset detailing? What's not to love?Available in sizes 0 to 12.

J.Crew

Ribbed Bell-Sleeve Top

A tiny sleeve detail for a casual weekend day.Available in sizes XXXS to XXL.

Eloquii

Bell Sleeve Sweater With Trim

Your jeans will thank you for this top contribution. Available in sizes 14/16 to 22/24.

Mango

Corset Cotton Blouse

Do you dare to try this bold hue?Available in sizes 4 to 8

Monse

Off-the-Shoulder Polka-Dot Silk-Blend Top

Exaggerated cuffs turned into bell sleeves.Available in sizes 0 to 12.

Zara

Frilly Blouse Details

The addition of the baseball hat is a styling trick we can't wait to try.Available in sizes S to L.

Vince Camuto

Ribbed Bell Sleeve Sweater

A simple ribbed knit for all your layering necessities. Available in sizes 1X to 3X.

& Other Stories

Trumpet Sleeve Turtleneck Top

Okay, we're going to need this whole look.Available in sizes 2 to 12.

Central Park West

Coconut Grove Bell Sleeve Sweater

The slim fit and exaggerated sleeves make for the ultimate flattering top.Available in sizes XS to L.

Floral-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Top

It doesn't get much more gorgeous than this.Available in sizes XS to L.

Pixie Market

Ribbon-Sleeve Cuff-Tie Sweater

Bows tied to perfection. Available in size S.

Jonathan Simkhai

Knit Bell Sleeve Sweater

The sleek look you want with a side of drama.Available in sizes XS to L.

Silence + Noise

Justine Extreme Bell Sleeve Sweater

Cozy up in this warm sweater all season long.Available in sizes XS to L.

Cecilie Copenhagen

Patterned Bell Sleeve Top

This tucked into a pair of skinny jeans will make for the perfect weekend outfit. Available in size S.Next up, shop the under-$100 H&M pieces we're losing it over.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.