Cap-sleeves are just a tad less revealing that a sleeveless dress. The sleeve only covers the top, while the underarm portion is the same as a sleeveless, hence the name "cap-sleeve." These are a great way to aerate (you know what I mean) while still maintaining enough modesty for the office. My only beef about cap-sleeves: different retailers categorize them at "sleeveless" and "short sleeve," meaning you have browse all of their dresses to find all the cap-sleeve options (some are labeled "cap-sleeve" but not all).
Here are some of my picks. I love the volume in the skirt on this Evan Piccone dress. I would also look belted (thick or thin).
I love the A-line skirt on this one, and it has a a really neat placket (click through for the close-ups).
The print and the knot at the waist make this work number super-forgiving, even after a big lunch.
I love the fun bow detail...I think the smile comes with the dress.
Are you a cap-sleeve kind of girl or is it more black and white (err, sleeveless and short-sleeve) for you?
I like the cap sleeve!
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ReplyDeleteI saw that Merona dress at Target last week, and it is beautiful! Very nice and well made, and the rouched detail is made from really pretty organza-like ribbon. I have plenty of dresses I dont wear, so I'm trying to control myself on the dress buying...otherwise I would have snatched it up in a heartbeat!
I love the first and last dress. The bow on the last one is adorable and feminine!
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You temptress! I want ALL of these!
ReplyDeleteI love cap sleeve dresses, but I have always had the problem that the torso of dresses are to long, so the shoulders of a dress stands up off my shoulder alittle. Because of that I haven't been able to find many cap sleeve shift dresses that dont need major tayloring. But I love the idea, and the first dress!
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i wish my arms were small enough to pull off cap sleeves without looking ginormous. does that answer your question? :D
ReplyDeleteI love cap sleeves, but I'm like the above commenter, my arms look huge in them :(
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I love cap sleeves...I have to be picky with the cut of the "cap?". I have muscular arms, so sleeves of any kind have to be roomy enough for me.
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I'll echo everyone else that left a comment :) I love cap sleeves! I never wear sleeveless anything, so they are perfect for me during summer weather.
ReplyDeleteas you know by now, i am a big fan of your emerald-green cap sleeve dress! i have always been a fan of capsleeves, especially when paired with a boatneck (sort of like #3, ralph lauren). i find capsleeves to be extremely flattering, elongating the neckline and framing the upper body nicely.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I've never thought about the arm comment, but I think the cut of the cap probably makes a difference. I feel like sleeveless dresses run the same problem then, no?
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