cap sleeve

noun

: a very short sleeve (as on a dress) that hangs over the edge of the shoulder without extending along the underside of the arm

Examples of cap sleeve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bodice of the dress included slight shoulder pads and small cap sleeves. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024 The layered ruffles and cap sleeve design create a comfortable and chic fit that is both affordable and on-trend. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024 For a July 15 reception to celebrate the Spanish soccer team’s victory against England at the 2024 Union of European Football Associations Championship Euro match, Queen Letizia paid sartorial homage to Spain and the Spanish soccer team by wearing a red Carolina Herrera midi dress with cap sleeves. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 23 July 2024 Its open neckline has ruffled cap sleeves and the empire waistline flows into a long, tiered skirt. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cap sleeve

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