raglan sleeve
noun
: a sleeve that extends to the neckline with slanted seams from the underarm to the neck
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The top is made of soft, skin-friendly fabric and features long raglan sleeves.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Working a color palette that added burgundy and plum, in addition to olive green, as new neutrals — very much in sync with what was trending at the fair for fall — the brand plied cashmere and wool blends or alpaca jerseys into voluptuous coats, featuring raglan sleeves and oversize lapels.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
It’s made with lightweight, breathable material and also has a polo collar with raglan sleeves.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The Henley top is oversized and cozy with side slits, dropped raglan sleeves, and a partial button-up design.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
This stylish, comfortable shirt combines classic raglan sleeves with a modern fit, perfect for any casual occasion.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
This quick-drying shirt offers a four-way stretch construction and its raglan sleeves allow for great movement.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Some have more unique cuts, like raglan sleeves or curved bottoms.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Working a color palette that added burgundy and plum, in addition to olive green, as new neutrals — very much in sync with what was trending at the fair for fall — the brand plied cashmere and wool blends or alpaca jerseys into voluptuous coats, featuring raglan sleeves and oversize lapels.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
It’s made with lightweight, breathable material and also has a polo collar with raglan sleeves.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
The Henley top is oversized and cozy with side slits, dropped raglan sleeves, and a partial button-up design.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
This stylish, comfortable shirt combines classic raglan sleeves with a modern fit, perfect for any casual occasion.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
This quick-drying shirt offers a four-way stretch construction and its raglan sleeves allow for great movement.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
Some have more unique cuts, like raglan sleeves or curved bottoms.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
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“Raglan sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raglan%20sleeve. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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