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 couple posed together in a few photos, with Palvin wearing a light blue dress with cap sleeves that flowed into a feather skirt.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The cap sleeve design adds just enough coverage without feeling heavy in humid weather.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The boho-style minidress featured a scoop neckline with cap sleeves and a plunging lace bodice held together by a thin drawstring.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 June 2026
It’s designed with cap sleeves for a bit more coverage without getting hot, and the peplum shape fits your silhouette to dress up capsule pieces like capris and slacks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The cap sleeve design adds just enough coverage without feeling heavy in humid weather.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The boho-style minidress featured a scoop neckline with cap sleeves and a plunging lace bodice held together by a thin drawstring.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 June 2026
It’s designed with cap sleeves for a bit more coverage without getting hot, and the peplum shape fits your silhouette to dress up capsule pieces like capris and slacks.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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