Sleeves are anything but simple when it comes to fashion this year. From different silhouettes and shapes to a variety of fabrics, sleeves are a great way to add detailing to a garment. Let’s take a look at some show-stopping sleeves from 2018.

Bell Sleeves

Bell sleeves are a simple, yet chic, addition to any blouse. Carolina Herrera and Elie Saab use looser sleeves, while Cinq a Sept has a much stiffer set up. J. Mendel accents his bell sleeves with a beautiful golden seam, and Sass & Bide add some oomph with striped fringe.

Carolina Herrera | Pre-Fall 2018

Cinq a Sept | Pre-Fall 2018

Elie Saab | Pre-Fall 2018

J. Mendel | Pre-Fall 2018

Sass & Bide | Pre-Fall 2018

Believe in bell sleeves with these fabrics:

Italian White Pleated Polyester Woven

Cognac Heavy Scuba Knit Suede

Contrast Sleeves

Contrast sleeves are absolutely stunning, and a great way to make your garment stand out without too much work. Both Cushnie et Ochs and Monse use a single sequin sleeve, while Alice + Olivia show off some short fur sleeves. Cinq a Sept’s fur sleeves on a denim vest look perfect for a chilly spring day, Sally LaPointe’s sweater with fur sleeves are ideal for winter weather.

Alice + Olivia | Pre-Fall 2018

Cinq a Sept | Pre-Fall 2018

Cushnie et Ochs | Pre-Fall 2018

Monse | Pre-Fall 2018

Sally LaPointe | Pre-Fall 2018

Change it up with these fabrics:

Mint Baby Sequins on Mesh

Ivory Long Haired Faux Fur

Flounce Sleeves

Flounce sleeves add volume and bounce to any ensemble. They’re sweet, romantic, and absolutely adorable. Diane von Furstenberg and Temperley London both allow their flounce sleeves to have the most movement in their garments, while Elie Saab’s dress looks like the entire garment ripples in the wind. J. Mendel’s flounce sleeves are a little short, while Sachin & Babi created longer, more robust flounce sleeves.

Diane von Furstenberg | Pre-Fall 2018

Elie Saab | Pre-Fall 2018

J. Mendel | Pre-Fall 2018

Sachin & Babi | Pre-Fall 2018

Temperley London | Pre-Fall 2018

Make your own sleeves flutter with these fabrics:

Black Silk Wide Chiffon

Silver Baby Sequins on Mesh

I love those contrast sleeves! I need a faux fur sleeved bomber. What sleeves do you like? Let me know in the comments!