As another IT person I share your feelings - less shopping in general is ok for me ( I see a lot of clothes tried and discarded every day -
as SA ). I just shop previous collections from BR or Rack when I can and wait for fast fashion to move on .

I have broad, defined shoulders, and a well-fitted puff/point sleeve works well for me. Perhaps it all comes down to the other styling of the item, but those that I have don't read as sweet, but instead slightly edgy. Then again, mine mostly aren't puffed as much as slightly pointed.

I went through the 1980s removing the shoulder pads from almost everything, and I'm still not a fan of them. The tiered or prairie skirts that seem to be coming back don't do much for me, either, but the pointed shoulder trend is working for me!

I have narrow shoulders and can’t stand them. Cute on 6 year olds.

Ok, maybe that’s a bit harsh. Can’t stand them on me.

" But I don't wanna be a pirate ! " ~ Jerry Seinfeld

I must be an outlier as I like a puff sleeve. However, I have an issue when a certain style is overdone. I am sure we have hit the tipping point for puff sleeves, much like cold shoulder tops from 5 years ago!