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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What’s notable about this one from Automet is its high neckline and cap sleeves.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 30 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 May 2026
Swift appeared to be wearing a black Stella McCartney mini dress with short cap sleeves, priced at $1,290, paired with patent-black Mary Jane pumps that featured a bow detail across the front.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
All the vacation vibes are present on this tiered dress, from the nautical stripes to the ruffle cap sleeves.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 30 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 May 2026
Swift appeared to be wearing a black Stella McCartney mini dress with short cap sleeves, priced at $1,290, paired with patent-black Mary Jane pumps that featured a bow detail across the front.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
All the vacation vibes are present on this tiered dress, from the nautical stripes to the ruffle cap sleeves.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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