dropped shoulder

Extended sleeve attachment

A dropped shoulder is a garment construction where the shoulder seam falls below the natural shoulder line, extending partway down the upper arm.

This creates a relaxed, slouchy silhouette with a wider neckline and looser fit through the torso: a sweater with dropped shoulders, The dropped shoulder gives it that oversized look.

Related

relaxed silhouette · sleeve · seam · silhouette · boxy · loose · drape · comfortable · streetwear · street style · sweater · jacket · raglan · armhole · slouch · baggy · effortless · cozy

Categories
Opposites
shoulder seam placement

dropped shoulderprincess seam

Vertical fitting line in garments

slim-fit · form-fitting · raglan sleeve

formality and tailoring

dropped shouldertailored

Adjusted to fit exactly

structured · bespoke · fitted

Family

drop, dropped, dropping, drops, dropper, droplet, shoulder, shoulders, shouldered

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G