THE LANGUAGE OF SLEEVES: A Reference Page
Cap: Tiny sleeves that barely cover the upper portion of the arm.
Flounce or Flutter: Usually cut on the bias this resembles an open bell sleeve with a hem falling diagonally, sometimes falling into a deep-V back.
Puffed: Short sleeve gathered at the armhole into a puffy top. The cuff is also puffed giving a ballooned shape
Petal or Tulip: Curved arm hem and overlapping to give a petal shape. Aka a tulip.
Short: Longer than a cap sleeve, you will find examples of these on t-shirts
Three Quarter: Hemmed at the upper forearm
Long: Set in and fitted sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist, offering the classic bridal look
Bell: Set in smoothly at the armhole, flaring at the elbow to a straight across hem
Bishop: Long, full sleeve set in smoothly to the armhole, gathered at the wrist.
Juliet: A long, fitted sleeve with a puffed shoulder.
Gauntlet: A long, fitted sleeve that is put on separately like a glove and not attached to the bodice or dress in any way.
Raglan: a sleeve set in the shoulder rather than armhole.
Dolman or Batwing: A set in sleeve tapering from an oversized armhole, fitted closely at the wrist. Seen in many dresses harking back to the late 1930s.
Leg of Mutton: Wide and puffed at the upper arm, narrowing from elbow to wrist
Kimino Sleeve: Roomy and flowing silhouette originating at the neckline
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