8 stylish puff-sleeve shirts to add some major drama into your wardrobe

March 18, 2024

Did somebody say "serious volume"?

When it comes to nailing the party dressing agenda, there are more than a few ways to spice up your 'fit this season. Textural trends are perhaps the ones that instantly scream 'full-on festivity' – take sequins, feathers, and glitzy embellishment, for instance. However, these are by no means the only available routes – injecting some drama can be easily achieved via one of the most versatile trends out there: the puff-sleeve.

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A statement sleeve exudes power – and we are utterly spoilt for choice this season. Which will be your sartorial weapon of choice – the balloon, the leg-of-mutton, the Juliet or the Recencycore short puff?

Take your cues from maison Dior if a gothic mesh moment is calling; the luxury fashion house displayed exquisite sheer sleeves with botanical appliqué and delicate beading during its fall/winter showcase at Paris Fashion Week. Perfect for putting a decadent spin on the TikTok-adored goth-girl trend.

Chloé on the other hand, known best for its airy, boho-infused aesthetic, stripped things back in favour of ultra-clean lines – championing the simple one-shoulder elbow-length puff in a creamy off-white hue.

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Billowy blouses and showstopping shirts – this season we're going big, or we're going home. And rest assured, there is no exit in sight. Stray from festive style tradition and embrace a voluminous boost – you certainly won't regret it, and we have the evidence to prove it.

For visible lingerie devotees, flowy organzas are a must, and the reasonably priced Hobbs and Reserved are both leading the way. If you're after a slightly lustrous sheen, designs by Norma Kamali and Rosie Assoulin, in velvet and silk respectively, ought to be high up on your agenda, whereas Johanna Oritz's frothy sleeves are making us ache for spring.

Hello! Fashion shares the must-have puff-sleeve shirts to add some major drama into your wardrobe: