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Is there a name for this shape sleeve?

13 replies

Thingsthatgo · 01/01/2026 10:01

this shape of jumper is really flattering on my body shape (photo attached) - I would like to buy some plain coloured ones (hopefully on Vinted), but I am not sure what to search for. Is there a name for this type of sleeve - gathered for a bit of volume at the shoulder and cuffs.
thank you!

Is there a name for this shape sleeve?
OP posts:
ohidoliketobe · 01/01/2026 10:01

Balloon sleeve

Gatekeeper · 01/01/2026 10:02

I would call that a puffed sleeve

JoanThursday · 01/01/2026 10:02

I'd say balloon sleeve too.

minipie · 01/01/2026 10:03

Balloon sleeve

Nitgel · 01/01/2026 10:03

Bell. Balloon sleeve. Theyre flipping everywhere

latenights · 01/01/2026 10:03

Balloon sleeve is correct

TeaAndStrumpets · 01/01/2026 10:04

Lantern sleeve?

rainbowunicorn22 · 01/01/2026 10:08

balloon bell sleeves are open at wrist

outerspacepotato · 01/01/2026 12:15

Bishop sleeve.

Thingsthatgo · 01/01/2026 14:43

Thank you. I shall try all of these descriptions!

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Silverbirchleaf · 01/01/2026 14:44

Blouson sleeve
oversized sleeve
puff sleeve

doublec · 01/01/2026 15:26

It's not a puff sleeve, the puff comes from the way it is attached at the shoulder.

This is a balloon sleeve although be aware that some are not cuffed like the one you have pictured.

It could also be considered a bishops sleeve, although they are often more exaggerated in their proportions.

TeaAndStrumpets · 02/01/2026 10:04

I had sleeves like this on my wedding dress. They were normal width down to the elbow then puffed out to be gathered at the wrist. The dress was narrow and high waisted so it was a nice silhouette. I think I used a Simplicity pattern.

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