How to Use flutter sleeve in a Sentence

flutter sleeve

noun
  • Then check out this spring blouse with a Swiss dot pattern and flutter sleeves.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The flutter sleeve top has a breezy feel, and comes in three colors and one striped option.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The flutter sleeves and stretchy top give it a boho flair but the stripes add just enough structure.
    — Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • The dress also has flutter sleeves and a modest neckline.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There’s also this cute wrap dress with a dot pattern and loose-fitting flutter sleeves.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
  • The dress has a long, airy silhouette with a tiered maxi skirt and flutter sleeves for an elegant touch.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 May 2025
  • This mini style has flutter sleeves, a V-neckline, and wrap design.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This mini style has flutter sleeves, a V-neckline, and wrap design.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • The subtle pattern adds a chic touch, while the flutter sleeves keep the dress fashion-forward and fun.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
  • This swing dress is easy to dress up or down, with its casual V-neck design and short flutter sleeves.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
  • These one-and-done styles include fun details like cutouts, flutter sleeves, smocking, and pockets.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
  • For the occasion, Rihanna wore a cobalt blue silk dress with flutter sleeves and makeup to match.
    — Zoe Weiner, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2018
  • Our favorite finds include a classy button-down, a darling front-tie style, and a wrap option complete with flutter sleeves.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
  • It’s finished with a V-neckline, ruffled collar, short flutter sleeves, and a fabric belt.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • The sweetheart neckline and flutter sleeves add to the charm—those sleeves especially make this one feel extra summery.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
  • This maxi dress has a black lining underneath the pleated, floral top layer, with slightly sheer flutter sleeves.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The empire waist and flutter sleeves are elegant details that set this dress apart for the maid of honor (or the entire bridal party).
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The dress is crafted with a timeless square neckline, flutter sleeves, a smocked bodice, and a tiered ruffle skirt that’s equal parts flowy and feminine.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • The dress has a V-neckline, flutter sleeves, and a faux wrap with a functioning waist tie to help you to find your most comfortable fit.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
  • Keep scrolling to shop flutter sleeve dresses inspired by Kate Middleton for all your summer plans.
    — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022
  • Letizia wore the slingbacks with a red Adolfo Domínguez midi dress with short flutter sleeves and a subtle slit down the front of the skirt.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • Standout details include flutter sleeves, buttons down the front, and an A-line silhouette.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
  • The v-neck and flutter sleeves are elegant and timeless, and this dress pairs perfectly with sparkly statement earrings.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The emerald green color and soft drape feel very festive, while the flutter sleeves add movement without sacrificing warmth.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The flutter sleeves are a bit oversized to elevate the look of a basic tee, and the V-neck is classic, yet versatile.
    — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • This cute, comfortable tee features a v-neck and a flutter sleeve that adds a feminine and fun twist, and elevates it from a basic t-shirt.
    — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2019
  • Between the flouncy bows and flutter sleeves, there was no shortage of romance in the mix, though Fanning managed to make pulling it off look like child’s play.
    — Maria Ward, Vogue, 1 June 2018
  • Meanwhile, Stewart opted for a white gown featuring a V-neckline and flutter sleeves.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This darling dress has flutter sleeves, a wrap-style V-neckline, a high drawstring waistline, and flowy shape that’s suitable for all occasions and settings.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
  • The quarter-length flutter sleeves add a dressy element to the design without going overboard, so this one can definitely be reworn, too.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026

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