How to Use cap sleeve in a Sentence

cap sleeve

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  • The look also included cap sleeves and a zip-fastening chest pocket.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 12 July 2024
  • The short cap sleeves are playful while the back hey-hole is a cute detail.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in a lovely cerulean shade dress with cap sleeves.
    Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2020
  • The design featured a floral print, cap sleeves and stripes across the bust.
    Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE.com, 26 Dec. 2017
  • The unique scoop neck shows off some of the chest but keeps it all modest with cap sleeves and a sporty criss-cross back.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The higher neckline and cap sleeve make this a great work to weekend piece.
    NBC News, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Super stylish, this cap sleeve suit is made to be a workhorse.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The cap sleeves offer a dainty touch, while the square neck brings vintage vibes to the table.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The cap sleeves with light weight sweater shorts looks great with white sneaker or a pair of black sandals.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
  • For last night's event, her dress was altered to include cap sleeves.
    Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Mar. 2019
  • The white gown featured a full skirt and capped sleeves, and Turner completed the look with a long and floaty veil.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2019
  • Its cap sleeves are similar to Jolie’s and the corset design around the bust reminds us of hers, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 May 2023
  • The cap sleeves puff up for a very Disney princess-like feel, while the neckline shows off my collar bones.
    Adrienne Faurote, Marie Claire, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Trust us, this cap sleeve style from Uncinba can work for you year-round.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Kidman opted for a sleek, floor-length dress with cap sleeves and a high neckline.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 June 2024
  • This stylish suit features a square neckline and wide straps that can be worn over the shoulders or as cap sleeves.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The actress Lupita Nyong’o wore a knitted red and black midi-dress with a high neck and cap sleeves.
    Jessica Testa, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2020
  • The stunning floor-length dress has a plunging neckline, cap sleeves, and a beaded belt.
    Rose Minutaglio, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Nov. 2018
  • The fluttery cap sleeves and detailing on the sheer back made the stunner even more romantic for the day.
    Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • The flowers were mimicked in the cap sleeves, as well as on her white shoes and white fascinator.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2018
  • Despite the hint of rain, the model wore a white eyelet dress with a lace-up corset motif, scoop neckline, and cap sleeves.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Oct. 2017
  • Marked down to $17, the top is a step-up from your typical T-shirt thanks to its cap sleeves, tuckable hemline, and boxy fit.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
  • Her most recent pick was a tweed midi dress with an off-shoulder fit (how very Meghan Markle of her) and cap sleeves.
    Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 16 July 2019
  • Sophie's gown is white and traditional, with a full skirt and capped sleeves.
    Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 30 June 2019
  • The blouse has a high neckline and oversized cap sleeves that provide plenty of airflow.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Between the cap sleeves and the exceptional palette here, I could be tempted to add a third.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Duchess wore a light blue fit-and-flare dress from Emilia Wickstead featuring a square neckline and cap sleeves.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 July 2019
  • The cap sleeves and pearly buttons down the front dress up the look for work, or dinner, but this also wears just as easily with jeans or shorts.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
  • The dress has a notched neckline, cap sleeves, and a slit in the back to prevent the closely fitting skirt from feeling too restricting.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
  • In addition to its lace detailing, the dress has a knee-length skirt, cap sleeves, and a semi-mock neckline.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023

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