The design and style of types of sleeves can greatly influence the overall look and feel of a garment.
Here are some commonly known types of sleeves:
Short sleeve:
Short sleeves are relatively short in length and they typically cover the upper arm but end above the elbow.
Cap sleeve:
The cap sleeve is a very short sleeve style that covers only the top part of the shoulder. It resembles a small cap and provides minimal shoulder coverage.
Elbow-length sleeve:
The elbow-length sleeves extend to the elbow or just below it, providing partial arm coverage.
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Three-quarter sleeve:
This sleeve length is between the elbow and the wrist. It covers most of the lower arm, ending just above the wrist.
Full-length sleeve:
Also known as long sleeves, they extend to the wrists, covering the entire arm.
Bell sleeve:
Bell sleeves are characterized by their flared shape, which starts from the shoulder and widens towards the wrist, resembling a bell.
Bishop sleeve:
Bishop sleeves are full-length sleeves that are gathered at the cuff and become voluminous, giving a graceful, draped appearance.
Lantern sleeve:
These sleeves are full and puffed from the shoulder to the wrist, where they taper to a fitted cuff, resembling a lantern shape.
Puff sleeve:
Puff sleeves have volume and are gathered near the shoulder, creating a puffed appearance. They can be short or long in length.
Juliet sleeve:
This sleeve style is inspired by Renaissance fashion. It is tight-fitting from the shoulder to the elbow and then flares out dramatically, often ending in a ruffled or gathered cuff.
Raglan sleeve:
Raglan sleeves extend from the collar to the underarm in one continuous piece, diagonally connecting to the neckline. They are commonly found in sportswear and casual attire.
Kimono sleeve:
Kimono sleeves are wide and open, extending from the neckline to the lower hem of the garment, without a distinct armhole.
Cold shoulder sleeve:
In this style, the shoulder area is left open while the sleeve extends from the upper arm, creating a cutout or exposed shoulder effect.
Off-the-shoulder sleeve:
This sleeve style is characterized by a neckline that rests below the shoulders, leaving them exposed. The sleeves typically fall off the shoulder.
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