5 great clothing items with statement sleeves
1. Mango Flared-Sleeve Blouse ($60)
Voluminous sleeves have been everywhere this year, and fall brings new options. A see-through blouse like this one can be your best friend when you're layering. Buy it at Mango.
2. Talbots Flounce Sleeve Topper ($249)
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This teal coat is "as pretty as a party dress," says Southern Living, with its ruffled sleeves and universally flattering A-line shape. A silk lining amps up the luxe factor. Buy it at Talbots.
3. Marled by Reunited Bow-Detail Tee ($55)
Bell cuffs and ties at the elbows "make a simple solid-colored top feel fashion-forward," says Real Simple. For this jersey-knit rayon-spandex tee, you tie the ribbons yourself. Buy it at Last Call.
4. Cos Top With Frill Details ($99)
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This top from Cos plays the classic black blouse theme "anything but straight," says Vogue UK. Made of soft scuba material, it drapes the elbows in folded frill. Buy it at Cos.
5. Archie Vince Victorian Blouse ($20)
It's "a pleasant surprise" to find an affordable sheer blouse with an attached camisole—and all the more so when it features on-trend bell sleeves. Buy it at Amazon.
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