Contrast sleeve top styles are popping up all over the place. Classic styles like the raglan/baseball tee are ideal for working this season’s athletic aesthetic, but there are a range of other contrast sleeve tops available as well. They can range from knitwear to button-up blouses. Take some inspiration from the following stylish tops with contrast sleeves.
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1. Topshop Knitted Mesh Sweater
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Price: $56.00 at us.topshop.com
This sweater resembles a classic baseball tee, but it comes in the form of a knitted mesh sweater. This contrast sleeve top has a fitted design and three quarter length sleeves. The colour combination of red and white is very athletic. It’d look great worn with a dark denim skirt or jeans.
2. Mulberry Contrast Sleeve Jersey Top
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Price: $250.00 at net-a-porter.com
This jersey top has a raglan/baseball inspired design and comes in a blush and ecru colourway. The lighter colour palette and long-sleeved design makes it ideal for wearing during cooler spring days. When styling this top, be sure to incorporate bright bursts of colour into your outfit.
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3. Zoe Karssen Contrast Sleeve Top
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Price: $95.00 at net-a-porter.com
This short sleeved top is simple and chic. It’s perfect for wearing on the weekends and your days off. Like the previous two shirts, it has a very athletic inspired design. It’s made from semi sheer cotton and features faded black sleeves and curved hems. This top would look great worn with coral colour jeans or a denim skirt.
4. Forever21 Whimsical Puffed Sleeve Top
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Price: $18.90 at forever21.com
The puffed sleeves on this top give it a much more feminine twist. It’s a bit of an updated take on the athletic baseball tee. Despite this, the navy and white colour combination is quite classic. Try working a quirkier angle and wear this top with this season’s striped or polka dot denim.
5. Juicy Couture Contrast Sweatshirt
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Price: $300.00 at net-a-porter.com
If bling’s your thing then take a look at this contrast sleeve top. It’s a doozy! It features blue-grey sequinned tulle to the front and back, and has contrasting velour sleeves. It would look great worn it at night with a pair of tailored cropped pants or a fun mini skirt. Of course, all those sparkly embellishments come at a price so steer clear of this top if you’re on a budget.
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6. Forever21 Soft Contrast Hooded Top
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Price: $19.80 at forever21.com
For a more relaxed take on contrast sleeve tops you can’t go past this lightweight top. It features a drawstring hood, kangaroo pocket at the front, contrast raglan sleeves, and banded hemlines and cuffs. You could wear it playing sport, or just if you want to look sporty.
7. Carven Contrast Sleeve Lace Shirt
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Price: $775.00 at net-a-porter.com
Many of the contrast sleeve tops on this list have had relaxed, slouchy designs. This shirt however, is very much the opposite. It has a button-up design with a white lace bodice and cobalt blue sleeves. It’s quite the statement-maker. Pity about the price tag, though.
A contrast sleeve top can look sporty or fashion-forward, depending on the style and design you’re after. Contrast sleeves are also a unique way of working the colour blocking trend. Which of these contrast sleeve tops do you like best?
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