Statement Sleeves-Vintage Fashion Parade for the week of March 4th

[carla rey]

Photo credits: TOP: 1. Arun Sharma / 2. Molly Mears / 3.Jennifer Marquez/ 4. Hanen Souhail
MIDDLE: 1. Shahin Khalaji / 2. Alex Shaw / 3. Khaled Ghareeb
BOTTOM: 1. Anthony Tran / 2. Shahin Khalaji / 3. 邱 严 4. Rosa Rafael

Statement Sleeves

From traditional to avant-garde, romantic to whimsical – sleeves can transform any outfit, adding a sense of drama, romance and flair. Be they angular kimono sleeves, romantic poet sleeves, flared, ruffled, leg of mutton, puff, tiered or tasseled—the only limit is your imagination! Fashionistas create your style... and let your statement sleeves do the talking!

 

[thespectrum]

From my sold archives
1970s Victor Costa top

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

From our sold archives, this 1930s sheer dress with tucked, puffed and cuffed short sleeves:

 

[poshthreads]

Statement Sleeves from Poshthreads:

Vintage Claire Sandra LUCIE ANN 70s Bell Sleeve Pastel Maxi Gown

Y2K Victoria’s Secret Black Satin Pink Floral Embroidered Short Kimono

Vintage 70s Prairie Corset Lace Inset Sleeve Red Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress

1970s Olga Silky Nylon Pastel Pink Puff Shoulder Lace Cuff Robe

Joseph Magnin Black Marabou Ostrich Cuffs Evening Gown

 

[denisebrain]

60s satin empire jacket with flounce sleeves

60s mini dress with cape sleeves

Late 30s long dress and puffed-sleeved jacket


50s Anne Fogarty silk shantung dress with interesting sleeves. What would you call these?



Then there were these spectacular parachute sleeves on a 1946 Lilli Ann suit

 

[BlackLotusVintage]

VINTAGE 60s 70s White Cottage Core Bishop Sleeve Maxi Dress



VINTAGE 80s Open Back Full Sweep Gothic Party Dress by Gunne Sax



From my sold archive-

VINTAGE 70s Sheer Sleeve Yellow Goddess Maxi Dress

VINTAGE 50s White Sheer Chiffon Sweetheart Peignoir Set Lantern Sleeves

VINTAGE 1960s Kimono Sleeve Mod Mini Dress

 

[Shusteroo]

Available in my Etsy shop... descriptions/photos are clickable

Vintage 70s Apple Green Trevira 3/4 Tiered Sleeve Frilly Blouse - Size UK 10/12



SAMBO Rare Vintage 60s Long Maxi Dress, Black Velvet High Priestess Witchy Bell Sleeve Samuel Sherman, Size S



RADLEY Vintage 70s/80s Royal Blue Ruched Taffeta Leg of Mutton Puff Sleeve Midi Dress - UK 6/8



JANET COLTON Vintage 50s Sheer Black Button-Back Slightly Puff Balloon Sleeve Blouse - Size S




SIMON ELLIS Vintage 70s Black/Grey Stripe Leg of Mutton Victoriana Governess Maxi Dress - Size UK12 *Fit 8

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1980s Renato Balestra Dress Black Velvet & Silk




1970s Printed Jersey Dress Water Lily Batwing Sleeve



1970s Dress w Poet Sleeves Marie Martine Paris Sz M


1980s Striped Silk and Velvet Jacket by Victor Costa - Size M






Antique Victorian Dressing Gown Pink Fleece Wool Flannel with Leg O' Mutton Sleeve

 

[dollsntrolls]

These pieces are currently available in the Dolls n Trolls Etsy shop.

Sumptuous 1920s Black Silk Velvet Coat Cloak with Iridescent Silk Lining and Leg O Mutton Sleeves, Two Buttons at the Neck


30s Gothic Lace Overlay Bolero/ Lace Jacket/ Rayon Lace and Satin Dressy Over Layering Jacket/ Possibly Bed Jacket or Negligé



Chiffon and Lace with Velvet Trim 40s Gown in Deep Black with Magenta Velvet at the Wrists and Neckline, Long Sleeves in Sheer Lace


And, the ultimate in dramatic sleeves - a Kimono, of course...

Mid-Century Japanese Kimono Robe done in gorgeous Greyish-Taupe Silk/Rayon Crepe, lined in Red Pongee Raw Silk - Decorated with Cranes

 

[Cestsibon]

VINTAGE 60s 70s White Cottage Core Bishop Sleeve Maxi Dress



VINTAGE 80s Open Back Full Sweep Gothic Party Dress by Gunne Sax



From my sold archive-

VINTAGE 70s Sheer Sleeve Yellow Goddess Maxi Dress

VINTAGE 50s White Sheer Chiffon Sweetheart Peignoir Set Lantern Sleeves

VINTAGE 1960s Kimono Sleeve Mod Mini Dress

Never have I EVER .. seen a peignoir with lantern sleeves!!!

 

[vintagedevotion]

Vintage 30s Organdy Floral Ruffled Puff Sleeves Garden Party Dress

Vintage 50s Polka Dot Hostess Gown

Vintage 40s Lilli Ann Gray Flecked Silk & Wool Suit with Crown Cuffs

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

From the Sold Archives, this Edwardian morning jacket.

 

[Noble Vintage Clothier]

1980s Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Plissé Ruffle sleeve Dress, S


1980s Jeri Stevens Looped Fringe Sweater, Small


1980s The Gilbert's For Tally Black and White Chiffon and Satin Striped Dress, Medium


1980s Ungaro Parallele Silk Floral Dress


Recently sold but soooo goooood
1970s Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress Large

 

[MagsRags]

At MagsRags.net - photos are clickable links.

20s chiffon dropwaist dress with intricate layered sleeves


Narrow color block sleeves within shorter kimono sleeves for the silk 80s dress by Sue Wong for Cee Gee


Another silk 80s dress, this one by Hanae Mori, with short origami lantern sleeves


A 40s satin swing coat with barrel sleeves


And coming soon(ish), a 70s maxidress with ruffled angel wing sleeves

 

[Cestsibon]

SCULPTED STATEMENT SLEEVES

 

[Aintweswank]

A 1950’s Silk Furisode from my closet.

 

[denisebrain]

OK, that does it: I want to see your WHOLE CLOSET Kathy!

 

[Ian Drummond Collection]

Sonia Rykiel Balloon Sleeve Dress with Woman's Body Print



1930s Black Beaded Crepe Dress with Sheer Sleeves



Ruffle Sleeve White Cotton Button Up Blouse



Etro Floral Cotton Blouse



Simone Rocha Eyelet Puff Sleeve Blouse

 

[Aintweswank]

OK, that does it: I want to see your WHOLE CLOSET Kathy!

It could take a while! but I promise it would be fun!

 

[Midge]

1980s Ungaro designer dress pattern with big batwing sleeves Vogue Paris Original 1917


1970s wedding dress pattern with interesting balloon sleeves Simplicity 9260


1970s top and skirt or pants pattern with super puffy short sleeves and big cuffs Simplicity 6265


Y2K dress or blouse pattern with interesting slit sleeves / angel sleeves Neue Mode Stil M22792


1940s dress pattern with interesting drawstring detail at the sleeves Butterick 3839