Here’s something that should come as no surprise: Martha Stewart definitely has some sophistication up her sleeve — her puff sleeves, to be exact.
The entertaining expert just gave a preview of her 100th (!) book, Martha: The Cookbook by Martha Stewart!, live on QVC. And, as excited as we were by her photo with the book on QVC’s Instagram, we’ll admit we had even bigger heart eyes for her big, billowy sleeves. Stewart’s puff-sleeve sweater has exaggerated lantern sleeves with rolled cuffs, a crew neckline, and ribbed trim. No stranger to a matching set, she finished the look with coordinating beige pants.
Puff-sleeve sweaters are an elegant wardrobe staple for fall. They add dressy flair to a classic style and pair effortlessly with everything from wide-leg jeans and pleated trousers to mini skirts.
Stewart’s embraced sweater season head on this year (or should we say, sleeve on?). She wore a yellow crewneck sweater and two different collared sweaters during episodes of her Martha Cooks Instagram series, a navy cable-knit sweater during a trip to Versailles, and a quarter-zip sweater at a dinner party in New York City. She even wore a denim shirt with similar, balloon-like puff sleeves back in June.
Want to add a puff-sleeve sweater to your fall closet like Stewart? Amazon has tons of similar styles, and we found the 10 best starting at $20.
Puff-Sleeve Sweaters Inspired by Martha Stewart
- Hotouch Puff-Sleeve Sweater, $36 with coupon (orig. $40)
- Prettygarden Textured Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt, $29 with coupon (orig. $36)
- Zeagoo Ribbed Puff-Sleeve Sweater, $32
- Dokotoo Lantern-Sleeve Pullover, $28 with coupon (orig. $35)
- Kirundo Puff-Sleeve Chunky Pullover, $28 with coupon (orig. $36)
- Messic V-Neck Knit Top, $32 with coupon (orig. $36)
- Prettygarden Drop-Shoulder Lantern-Sleeve Sweater, $27 with coupon (orig. $31)
- Veatzaer Peplum Puff-Sleeve Sweater, $31 with coupon (orig. $34)
- Goranbon Short-Sleeve Puff Sweater, $34
- Xieerduo Puff-Sleeve Tunic Sweater, $20 with coupon (orig. $25)
Hotouch Puff-Sleeve Sweater
An allover pointelle knit lends a delicate flourish to this subtly fitted sweater with loose puff sleeves. Choose from 18 colors and patterns, including black and white stripes, burgundy, navy, and khaki, and sizes XS through XXL.
Prettygarden Textured Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt
Exaggerated puff shoulders and a textured, interlocking herringbone design give this sweatshirt a dramatic look. “This is the perfect sweatshirt for almost anything,” raved one shopper, adding that it’s “casual and dressy at the same time.”
Zeagoo Ribbed Puff-Sleeve Sweater
This sweater combines vertical ribbing with a V-shaped ribbed inset at the neckline, further accenting the bold design with pleated puff sleeves. One reviewer said it’s “very comfortable and soft,” while another person, who received the sweater for free, said it’s “lightweight but still warm without being too heavy.”
Dokotoo Lantern-Sleeve Pullover
This sweater echoes the one Stewart wore, thanks to its drop shoulders and loose puff sleeves. It’s finished with ribbed trim at the neckline, cuffs, and hem, and it’s given a little extra pizzazz with a chest patch pocket.
Kirundo Puff-Sleeve Chunky Pullover
Level up your look with this sweater, which features an allover chunky knit and puff sleeves with bubble details. It comes in seven colors and sizes S–XL; one satisfied shopper said they’ve worn it with “dress pants and heels for work, and jeans and a jacket for a night out.”
Messic V-Neck Knit Top
This sweater’s lantern sleeves get a stylish update with a geometric pointelle pattern. The knit top is finished with a flattering V-neckline and ribbed trim, and it comes in 13 colors.
Prettygarden Drop-Shoulder Lantern-Sleeve Sweater
Get inspired by Stewart’s sweater with this ribbed version, which features similar drop shoulders and puffy lantern sleeves. Team it with baggy jeans and sneakers to run errands, or dress it up with straight-leg jeans and heels for happy hour.
Veatzaer Peplum Puff-Sleeve Sweater
From the pleated shoulders and lantern sleeves to the flattering peplum hem, this puff-sleeve sweater deserves a spot in your fall wardrobe. The ribbed knit is accented with elongated, banded cuffs, and it comes in nine beautiful colors.
Goranbon Short-Sleeve Puff Sweater
Think outside the puff-sleeve sweater box with this version, which features short sleeves and a fit that looks equally perfect tucked in or left out. It comes in over 20 colors, including pink, black, cream, and the camel hue seen on Stewart, and sizes S through XXL.
Xieerduo Puff-Sleeve Tunic Sweater
Play up the puff with this sweater’s layered ruching, which continues halfway down the sleeves. The tunic silhouette is designed to hit mid-thigh on most people, and it’s finished with banded detailing at the cuffs and hem.