sleeves
Shirt's arm parts
Sleeves are the parts of a garment that cover the arms, from shoulder to wrist or partway.
Styles vary widely: long sleeves, short sleeves, cap sleeves, no sleeves at all.
To have something up your sleeve is to hold it in reserve, hidden from others.
To roll up your sleeves is to prepare for work.
To wear your heart on your sleeve is to display emotions openly.
Sleeve or trouser terminus
- armholeGarment's limb passage
- seamJoined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- fabricWoven or knit material
lining · placket · gusset · vent · interfacing · pressing · stitching · ease
Hollow resonating instrument
- puffedFilled with air
- batwingWide sleeve narrowing at wrist
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- dolmanBraided military jacket
bishop · lantern · balloon · raglan · flutter · tulip · trumpet · peasant
Upper body garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
coat · cardigan · tunic · robe · jersey · knitwear · sweatshirt · pullover
Adjusted to fit exactly
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
- fittedShaped to conform
- comfortablePhysically at ease
adjustable · stretchy · elastic · tight · relaxed · oversized · bespoke · clingy
Of great extent
- shortOf limited extent
- three-quarterSeventy-five percent portion
- capCovering for top
- halfEqual portion of two
Decorative stitching on fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- trimRemove unwanted edges
applique · fringe · ruffles · buttons · piping · pleats · studs · patches
Heat you feel
- protectionGuarding against harm
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- layeringForming successive strata
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
insulation · coverage · concealment · modesty · roll-up · push-up
cuff
Sleeve or trouser terminus
fabric · lining · placket · gusset · vent · interfacing · pressing · stitching · ease · shoulder
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
dolman · bishop · lantern · balloon · raglan · flutter · tulip · trumpet · peasant · poet
shirt
Upper body garment
sweater · coat · cardigan · tunic · robe · jersey · knitwear · sweatshirt · pullover · blazer
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
comfortable · adjustable · stretchy · elastic · tight · relaxed · oversized · bespoke · clingy · roomy
long
Of great extent
- shortOf limited extent
- three-quarterSeventy-five percent portion
- capCovering for top
half · full-length · cropped
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
denim · velvet · chiffon · satin · jersey · mesh · lace · organza · tweed · cashmere
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
trim · applique · fringe · ruffles · buttons · piping · pleats · studs · patches · brocade
warmth
Heat you feel
- protectionGuarding against harm
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- layeringForming successive strata
ventilation · insulation · coverage · concealment · modesty · roll-up · push-up
- bridal attirewedding dress, bridal gown, wedding gown, bridal veil, wedding veil
- jacket partscollar, cuffs, hood, lapels, lining
- papercraftscrapbooking, cardmaking, albums, cards, stickers
- patternmakingsloper, pattern blocks, drafting, pattern paper, grainline
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
- coffee shopespresso machine, coffee grinder, coffee beans, coffee cups, coffee maker
sleevessleeveless
Lacking arm coverings
bare arms · sleevelessness · vest · tank top · halter top
- long sleevesGarment arms reaching wrists
- short sleevesArm coverings ending mid-bicep
- aces up one's sleeveSecret advantages held back
- roll up one's sleevesPrepare for physical work
- roll up sleevesBare forearms for effort
- tricks up one's sleeveSecret resources held back