Detachable Chiffon Flare Sleeves

A pair of detachable sleeves changes the whole character of a dress without changing the dress itself. These pull on separately over the upper arm, adding a soft flared chiffon cuff to anything strapless, sleeveless or cut with thin straps. It is a way of getting two looks out of one garment you already own, which is far more useful than it sounds when an event has a dress code you had not planned for.

Because they are not sewn in, a single pair works across several different outfits, and they come off in seconds if the venue turns warm or the evening moves outdoors. The sheer fabric falls in a loose bell rather than clinging to the forearm, so it moves when you do. An elasticated band at the top holds them in position through the night without pinching or leaving a mark, and the whole pair folds down small enough to sit in a clutch.

They suit weddings, evening receptions, graduations, christenings and photo shoots, and they are a genuinely practical answer when a dress code asks for covered arms but the dress you want to wear does not have sleeves. Hand washing is best; chiffon does not enjoy a hot machine cycle.

• Sheer chiffon fabric
• Sold as a pair
• Elasticated upper arm band
• Flared bell cuff
• Hand wash recommended