Make a statement: Sleeves steal the spotlight this fall

With cooler weather rolling in, the need for sleeves is becoming a necessity. This season, it all about making statements and being bold with your look. We have seen statement necklaces and various other statement pieces, and now, we have statement sleeves.

A blend of the '70s and today, the emphasis on sleeves can be seen as bell, ruffled, tiered or balloon-shaped.

Kelsie Carn, junior in apparel merchandising, said "[she] loves the look," and "would definitely buy a shirt or sweater with those different types of sleeves."

 Elizabet Boutique employee Claire Corcoran said statement sleeves were the new trend. She said she personally likes them and thinks that "they look very different and kind of boho." 

Corcoran said Elizabet ordered a shipment and they were gone within the week. 

These sleeves spice up any shirt or outfit and are perfect for all occasions. Stylists from Intermix, a woman's clothing store on Bleeker Street in New York City, rave about the sleeves. They highlight the fact that statements have been going down the arm as the seasons past; from cutouts on the shoulders or off the shoulder tops to now an emphasis on the below the elbow area of the sleeve.

Perusing through their store, all of their racks are filled with statement sleeves. The reason for this is because you can truly wear these blouses or sweaters with anything -- dressed up or dressed down.

Here are three of the most popular sleeve descriptions:

Bell Sleeve: Fitted on the shoulder and flaring, the bell sleeve has made a come back with a modern twist. From dresses to cool tops or sweaters, bell sleeves add a healthy dose of unique fashion to the simplest of outfits. But keep the rest of your outfit simple, as these sleeves will defiantly make a large statement.

Balloon Sleeve: Puffed, short and wide, this round style is then gathered at the end, so the overall shape resembles that of a balloon. The voluminous style looks great with cropped, flared or straight pants.

Ruffle Sleeve: These sleeves are a fun, attention getter. Whether the ruffles cover the whole sleeve or start at the elbow down, these sleeves are all the statement you need. Wear your ruffle sleeve shirt with a simple skirt or pants and you will look stylish and chic.

Not only are statement sleeves easy to mix with and wear for any sort of occasion, but they also give your outfit a fun, fresh look. So this fall, make a statement, be bold, and have fun with your sleeves.