Sleeves

Puff sleeve

A puff sleeve is gathered at the shoulder, the cuff, or both, so the fabric puffs out into a rounded volume. From subtle to dramatic, it adds a romantic, vintage touch and broadens the shoulder line on tops and dresses.

Gathering at the shoulder lifts and rounds the sleeve cap, adding width up top that balances wider hips and gives a feminine, statement look that's cycled through fashion since the Victorian era.

It's closely related to balloon and bishop sleeves — the difference is mainly where the volume sits and how dramatic it gets.

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