Fit Tip:A flutter sleeve can work for most body types, but may look too precious for very petite women who try to avoid an overly girly look.
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By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide
Add a touch of sweetness to a blouse with the addition of flutter sleeves. This sleeve detail is distinguished by a ruffled effect -- either from sewing stiffer fabric into a ruffle or using a sheer, soft fabric that drapes into a fluid ruffle -- at the shoulder which adds both softness and romance.
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