Model Natalie Pham poses at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Photos by Ariana Allison.

Puff piece: Statement sleeves and romantic silhouettes have their place in the sun this spring


They say the cottagecore craze was born out of the pandemic desire to romanticize our lives. And whether that’s true or it is simply the result of the popularity of shows like Bridgerton, we love this feminine trend all the same. With free-flowing silhouettes, puffed sleeves and lively color palettes made for frolicking in your nearest garden—we chose the beautiful LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens—these looks, modeled by Natalie Pham, are our idea of springtime bliss. Hover over the images below for all the outfit details.