From Kendall Jenner to Celine Dion: Puffy, ‘garbage bag’ sleeves are trending

It’s the fashion look that resembles a plastic bag tied up on your shoulders. From the Logies to luxury designers and global stars, the 80s-style puffy sleeves are back. HAVE YOUR SAY

Fashion is going back to the 80s with the return of the puffy sleeve.

Putting a party dress spin on the infamous “pirate shirt” silhouette from Seinfeld, OTT shoulders are being seen on everyone from supermodel Kendall Jenner to accidental style star, Celine Dion (in a cobalt Rodarte jumpsuit).

On the runway, princess-style puffy sleeves recently featured on the runways of Paris haute couture week, including by luxury designers including Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton.

Even Australian TV stars attempted the puffy-shouldered look at the Logies, which resembled a 1987 school formal.

Celine Dion in puffy sleeves by Rodarte. Picture: MATRIX

Celebrity stylist Lana Wilkinson likened the puffy sleeves trend to Joan Collins and Dynasty.

“I absolutely love a puffy sleeve as it adds a subtle touch of femineity to any outfit and can be easier to wear than the strong shoulder trend,’ Wilkinson told News Corp Australia.

“They are easily worn with a pair of jeans but can bring an attention grabbing feature to a simple party dress. This bold sleeve trend is perfect for women who don’t like their arms, as it hides them and also brings more emphasis to the waist.

“Puffy sleeves are my favourite look to style myself and clients in. The Joan Collins and Dynasty vibe is here to stay.”

She went full 80s disco during a recent performance at Hyde Park in London. Picture: MATRIX

Stylist and creative director Vydia Rishie said there had been a “shift from masculine silhouettes to more feminine, whimsical pieces” with the return of the puffy sleeve.

“Puff sleeves and resort wear go hand-in-hand so the quintessential European summer look is definitely in and much appreciated during our Aussie winter,” Rishie told News Corp Australia today.

“Puffy sleeved, floaty linen dresses worn with sandals or statement sleeves paired with denim is an easy way to bring the trend to your current wardrobe.”

Accessible designers such as Cecilie Bahnsen and Ganni are stocking the trend, as well as Australian designer Zimmermann.

“I love embracing the puff sleeve or princess sleeve trend for events that require an effortlessly feminine look, like Portsea Polo or Sunday brunch,” Rishie added.

Tick of approval! Kaia Gerber in Miu Miu. Picture: Getty Images

She’s keeping it real! Kendall Jenner shows how to wear a puffy sleeve day-to-day. Picture: BACKGRID

So who is nailing this puffy look … and who isn’t?

In typical ‘it’ girl style, Cindy Crawford’s supermodel daughter Kaia Gerber sported Miu Miu’s sophisticated interpretation of the puffed up sleeve trend in Paris.

And let’s not forget Lady Gaga championed the OTT look at this year’s Camp: Notes on Fashion-themed Met Gala in May, wearing a hot pink Brandon Maxwell gown.

Lady Gaga wearing in pink puffy sleeves by Brandon Maxwell at the Met Gala. Picture: Getty Images

The look when you tell Lady Gaga her sleeves are too big. Picture: Getty Images

In Australia, Delta Goodrem partied in a puffy dress at The Voice after-party this week, looking like something out ofthe latest season of Stranger Things, which is set in 1985.

She played Olivia Newton-John so it’s no wonder Delta Goodrem is dressing like it’s 1985. Picture: MATRIX

And despite the best of intentions, perhaps these Logies frocks were a little too puffed up for even a red carpet.

Was Today co-host Deb Knight an extra in The Wedding Singer … or at the Logies? Picture: MATRIX

Leila McKinnon let her sleeves do the talking at the Logies. Picture: MATRIX

Snow White or Bachelorette Angie Kent? Picture: MATRIX

And they’ve got nothing on Jerry Seinfeld!

Jerry Seinfeld wearing his Puffy Shirt.

Originally published as From Kendall Jenner to Celine Dion: Puffy, ‘garbage bag’ sleeves are trending