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
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The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Palvin wore a light blue dress with cap sleeves, which flowed down into a feather skirt.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
On the carpet, Delevingne stepped out in a svelte black halter-neck dress by Ralph Lauren, featuring black illusion-mesh cap sleeves.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Palvin wore a light blue dress with cap sleeves, which flowed down into a feather skirt.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
On the carpet, Delevingne stepped out in a svelte black halter-neck dress by Ralph Lauren, featuring black illusion-mesh cap sleeves.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cap sleeve
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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