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The Bizarre Sleeves Trend Celebrities Swear By That's Actually Kind Of Chic

January 16, 2021 by Justine Schwartz
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Some things may be carrying over from 2020 to 2021 that we wish would go away forever (like Covid-19 and white supremacy), but here’s one that we actually don’t mind seeing more of this year: the balloon sleeve top trend!

Fashion editors from Vogue, Glamour and Insider and have all declared these statement sleeves one of 2021’s sure things.

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Caroline Vazzana showcasing trendy balloon sleeves in fashion.

Call it the Zoom effect, but we are really just looking for that extra bit of drama above the waist.

In case you missed it, the puff sleeves were seen on the Fall 2020 runways of Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Paco Rabanne and Rodarte--aka, all the big players.

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Katie Holmes in stylish balloon sleeves at an event.

These bold sleeves are equal parts high drama, but functional, too.

"We're expecting to see big-shouldered, 1980s-style sleeves and sleeves adorned with oversized ruffles," stylist Lana Blanc told Insider.

They are warm, too!

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Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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Britney Spears at the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards event.
Hillary Clinton at the Broadway opening night of "Suffs."
Kylie Jenner at the Acne Studios photocall during Paris Fashion Week.
Eva Mendes at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Kim Kardashian with son Saint West at a public event.
Jaden Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit.
Nicole Kidman featured at Kering Women in Motion.
Michelle Obama at the 2024 Albies awards.
Melania Trump at a Women's History Month gathering.
Lauren Sanchez at the Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
North West with Kim Kardashian at a public event.
Bianca Censori showcasing vibrant pink hair in a portrait.
Julia Roberts attending the Critics' Choice Awards in style.