cap sleeve

Minimal arm coverage

A cap sleeve is the shortest type of sleeve on a garment, covering just the shoulder and the very top of the arm without extending down toward the elbow.

It provides slightly more coverage than a sleeveless design while keeping the arms essentially bare: The bridesmaid dresses had delicate cap sleeves.

construction

shoulder

Upper arm joint

armholeGarment's limb passage
seamJoined fabric edge
set-inSewn into armhole

raglan · gathered · flutter · extended · sewn · fitted · tailored · cut · pattern · drape

garment

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

topUppermost part or surface
dressSkirted one-piece garment
tunicLoose hip-length top

t-shirt · bodice · shirt · jersey · leotard · gown · pullover · sweater · tank top · camisole

style

feminine

Pertaining to women

elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
modestLacking in pretension
flatteringExcessively praising, often insincerely

casual · understated · refined · chic · classic · vintage · contemporary · streamlined · sleek · tasteful

Categories

dress featurescircle skirt, A-line, sleeveless, knee length, scoop neck
garment detailscollar, cuff, button, hem, neckline
sleevesdrop shoulder, off shoulder, sleeveless, cold shoulder, dolman
activewearsports bra, leggings, sportswear, yoga pants, athletic wear
dresseswedding dress, party dress, sundress, formal dress, cocktail dress
formal gownsball gown, evening gown, wedding gown, bridal gown, gown

Opposites

sleeve length/coverage

cap sleevelong sleeve

Garment arm to wrist

sleeveless · three-quarter sleeve · bell sleeve · strapless · batwing sleeve

aesthetic character

cap sleevepuff sleeve

Gathered sleeve with volume

bold · strong · masculine · structured · balloon sleeve

Family

cap, sleeve, capped, sleeves, caps, capping, sleeved, recapped, sleeving

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G