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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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