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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Two of my favorite picks include an under-$100 navy-blue number with a blouson bodice and a purple option with cap sleeves and a cowl back.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Related Articles The silhouette of the black jumpsuit was crafted with short cap sleeves with a scoop neckline and stretchy black fabric that expanded all the way to Brown’s shoes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
The cap sleeves and high neck are fit for winter dressing, but will look beautiful any time of year.
—Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Soft enough to even be worn as pajamas, details like its cap sleeve, chest pocket, elastic waistband, and jogger-style pant leg make the ‘fit fancy enough to be worn in public—without sacrificing comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Related Articles The silhouette of the black jumpsuit was crafted with short cap sleeves with a scoop neckline and stretchy black fabric that expanded all the way to Brown’s shoes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
The cap sleeves and high neck are fit for winter dressing, but will look beautiful any time of year.
—Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Soft enough to even be worn as pajamas, details like its cap sleeve, chest pocket, elastic waistband, and jogger-style pant leg make the ‘fit fancy enough to be worn in public—without sacrificing comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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