puff sleeve

Billowing arm covering

A puff sleeve is a sleeve style gathered at the shoulder, the cuff, or both, creating a rounded, billowy shape.

The fullness can range from subtle to dramatically voluminous.

Puff sleeves appear on blouses, dresses, and formal wear, evoking Victorian or romantic aesthetics: The bridesmaid dresses featured delicate puff sleeves.

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Anne of Green Gables · blouse · gathered · voluminous · shoulder · drop shoulder · fabric · pouf · feminine · dress · prairie dress · bridal gown · bodice · cuff · billowing · cotton · organza · Renaissance

Categories
Opposites
sleeve silhouette/volume

puff sleevesleeveless

Lacking arm coverings

cap sleeve · strapless · compression sleeve · raglan sleeve · three-quarter sleeve

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G