Sleeves! Yes sleeves, surprisingly it’s the first part of your outfit that catches the eye. Sleeves make up the part of the garment that covers the arm. Whichever way you love it, knowing the different types of sleeves in regards to your personal preference will go a long way in making you feel comfortable and elevate your outfit.

There are a lot of sleeves with different variations in cut. This could be overwhelming, so we’re narrowing down the options that are functional and yet chic. Some ladies prefer sleeveless cuts and are able to rock outfits this way, but for those who love arm coverage, our style hack today, is going to ensure you and your sleeves gets noticed for the right reasons. Let’s get down to the details;

Puff It Up

This category is all about drama vibes and comfort. Puffy sleeves provide coverage for both the under arms and the entire length of the arms in general - the long ones. They can be short or long like we mentioned earlier and they are an elegant addition to whatever outfit you are going for. They stay flattering while being functional. Other cool options are the trumpet and bell sleeves. You can try dresses and tops with this style of sleeves for any occasion.

Ruffle & Ruches

How perfect can the ruffle trend get?!  These style of sleeves make a huge statement for your sense of style and you could never go wrong with the options available in this category. The extra ruffles provide an illusion of fullness to the sleeves, giving more coverage for your arms. You could rock this short or long sleeved. To mix things up, go for outfits that have a combination of the bell and ruffles sleeves. Ruched sleeves also have a classic cinched detail. These options have a lot of variations and
they do well in uplifting casual and formal outfits.

Cape & Cap Sleeves

Cape sleeves have become the official go-to for the power outfit. These are sleeves with an overlay that extend from the shoulders to the bodice. An option in this pattern are those with slits that add an edgy feel to any ensemble. They do well to cover the arms and are perfect with any outfit. The cap sleeve is a simpler option when trying to bring the entire look back to the basics. They cover the under arms properly and give something more to the outfit.

Angel Sleeves

This type of sleeve is perfect for your kimono, dress and tops. They give a slightly exaggerated appeal to your look. Asides giving your ensemble a laid back effect, the midi length covers the arm properly and creates a slimming silhouette for the bodice part of the garment.

Now you have this style tip, get more from your sleeves and let them do the talking!

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