A very short sleeve on a woman's dress, blouse, etc., fashioned by lengthening only the outer shoulder area of the garment to form a caplike extension.
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Noun
Singular:
cap-sleeve
Plural:
cap sleeves
Cap-sleeve Sentence Examples
Spaghetti straps are also appropriate, or brides can opt for a feminine cap sleeve design for more modesty.
It has a knee length A-line skirt and a cap sleeve and is ruched at the waist.
The Capri Pants have a waistband that falls below the stomach that look great with tank tops or the Sky Print Cap Sleeve Top.
Even though you're searching for a sleeveless model, choosing a cap sleeve design still offers more protection than a tank.
Also, do note that cap-sleeve styles are difficult to wear because they emphasize flaws and can give even the most slender upper arms a sausage-like appearance if the sleeves are too tight.