Fit Tip: Balloon sleeves are a perfect way to add softness to a small upper body and draw the eye away from a thick waist or any lower body problem areas.
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What's That Sleeve Called?
By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide
A very full sleeve - -usually 3/4-length or longer -- that has a banded bottom is called a balloon sleeve.
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