Popsugar Fashion Fashion Trends How to Wear Puff Sleeve Dresses, Tops, Jackets, and Coats 25 Fresh Ways to Style Your Puff-Sleeve Dresses, Tops, Jackets, and Coats 14 September 2020 by Kara Kia Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Whether you call them puff sleeves, balloon sleeves, bishop sleeves, or leg of mutton sleeves — yeah, that's actually a thing — a voluminous statement sleeve is the most enduring fashion trend of 2020. Girlish and gentle puff sleeves make us feel safe, sweet, and playful, which is probably why we reach for them all year round. But where did they come from, and how do you style them? More on that ahead. Puff sleeves are a general name for the many variations of voluminous sleeve shapes that have become a fashion favourite since 2018. First coming into style in the Renaissance era, puff sleeves have seen peaks in popularity in the Edwardian age, again in the 1930s, and now in the 2020s. Many of us associate puff sleeves with a childlike gentility and bygone femininity, and oftentimes throughout history, they respond to changing attitudes around gender roles — like women's roles in wars, work, and politics. Puff sleeves might be cute and girly, but they don't always have to be so innocent. Keep reading for 25 fresh ways to wear puff sleeves whether you're into edgy leather looks, denim on denim, cool Y2K style, or sweet pastels and frills. 1 Try a pastel monochromatic look with crisp white trainers Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 1 / 25 2 Pair a sheer puff-sleeved trench coat with matching, '90s-inspired sunglasses Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 2 / 25 3 Add a touch of athleisure to your puff-sleeve blouse with bike shorts and Teva sandals Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 3 / 25 4 Puff sleeves get an artful update with smart Bermuda shorts Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 4 / 25 5 Make puff sleeves office appropriate with a bright co-ordinated suit Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 5 / 25 6 Pair puff sleeves with a bright colour and statement print for a dynamic look Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 6 / 25 7 Channel a Rococo aesthetic with a lace-trimmed, puff-sleeve blouse and jacquard shorts Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 7 / 25 8 Layer a sheer puff-sleeve dress over a bike set in a matching colour Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 8 / 25 9 Accentuate a baby bump with a colourful puff-sleeve dress and oversize sunglasses Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 9 / 25 10 Balance a Victorian-inspired puff-sleeve dress with '60 go-go boots Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 10 / 25 11 A crisp white puff-sleeve shirt works great with a solid-coloured midi skirt Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 11 / 25 12 Try a monochromatic look with peachy beige puff sleeves and matching accessories Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 12 / 25 13 Leather puff sleeves are an edgier take on the trend Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 13 / 25 14 For a date-night look, match a puff-sleeve wrap dress with silk-satin accessories Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 14 / 25 15 Pair a puff-sleeve maxi dress with white trainers and a fabulous fan Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 15 / 25 16 Pairing a puff-sleeve minidress with trousers offers a more modest and practical look Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 16 / 25 17 When wearing a candy-coloured, puff-sleeve dress, reach for light-coloured accessories Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 17 / 25 18 Complement animal-print puff sleeves with shades of brown accessories Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 18 / 25 19 Pair a two-toned, puff-sleeve dress with two-tone shoes for an eclectic look Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 19 / 25 20 Keep it comfy with a puff-sleeve maxi dress, flats, and an unstructured bag Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 20 / 25 21 Monochrome styling is an easy way to highlight an intricate puff-sleeve dress Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 21 / 25 22 A floral puff-sleeve top pairs well with a simple denim skirt Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 22 / 25 23 Make a two-tone, puff-sleeve dress look fashion forward with oversize, square-shaped shades Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 23 / 25 24 Denim on denim looks even cooler with puff sleeves and a square-toe shoe Image Source: Getty / Raimonda Kulikauskiene 24 / 25 25 Contrast a white lace, puff-sleeve dress with chunky black combat boots Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller 25 / 25 Fashion TrendsStyle TipsStyling