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Puffy Statement Sleeves Were A Street Style Favorite At New York Fashion Week

It's an easy and stylish way to stand out

by Maria Bobila

Fashion Month has officially begun, everyone! While this season's schedule may be a little confusing — Tom Ford in Los Angeles, Jeremy Scott moving to Paris, Ralph Lauren ditching the week altogether, to name a few switch-ups — that hasn't put a damper on New York Fashion Week's street style.

On Saturday, officially the second day of NYFW, we saw plenty of eye-catching ensembles across the city, from the crowd excitedly awaiting Susan Alexandra's Fall 2020 show-turned-musical (toting lots of colorful beaded bags, of course) to the line wrapped around the corner for Christopher John Rogers' second runway show. (The wait was worth it: His debut last season brought a standing ovation.)

And while there were plenty of ways to stand out — bright outerwear, fashion-forward layering, quirky accessories — one of our favorite style choices were the puffy statement sleeves among a number of showgoers. We saw this trend in a slew of versions, like a delicate sheer pastel color or a cool leather-like material. Molly Blutstein, also known as @accidentalinfluencer, doubled-down on the look, as she wore a Chopova Lowena balloon sleeve top with double the puffs and covered in a tartan plaid print. As NYFW continues, where will a full Sunday of shows take us next on the fashion front? Stay tuned to find out!

Until then, check out all of our favorite street style looks from day two of New York Fashion Week, below.

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This is a new take on distressed jeans we can get behind.

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Wedding ring bearer pillow, but make it fashion!

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Keep an all-black outfit interesting with a bright blazer and fun accessories.

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BRB we're doing a fashion DIY with our trench coats now.

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We love a crafty patchwork moment.

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Never settle for plain black tights.

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Boiler suits are the one-and-done outfits everyone should have in their closet.

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The ultimate layering piece: a sheer, ruffled dress.

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Having a soft silhouette like puffy sleeves in a hard material like (faux) leather is a great idea.

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Currently online shopping for this very same hat.

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Not into puffy statement sleeves? Try statement pants. We love this shiny lime green pair. (Also, hi, Lauren!)

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You can never have too many prints on.

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Friends who colorblock together, stay together.

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Eye-catching outerwear is key.

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Ditch the coat for a cool button-down.

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Or keep a chunky knit nearby. Extra style points for the shoulder-tie trick.

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Now THESE are statement sleeves, baby!

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Layer on delicate gold chains, especially if each one has its own unique pendant.

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Which trend do you like best? The tiny bag, strong shoulders, or head scarf? We vote all three.

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Peep the socks and sandals. You love to see it.

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Leopard print is a neutral. We repeat: Leopard print is a neutral.

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Spice up your knitted turtleneck with spliced-up fringe and loads of crystals.

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A pearl necklace? Harry Styles' impact.

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Whoever said crop tops are only for warm weather doesn't know how to layer for winter.

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Keeping it monochrome from head to toe, literally.