It is a full gathered sleeve attached to a drop shoulder garment. The Lantern sleeve could be either long or short. Jackets to dresses anything can have a lantern sleeve.
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A Balloon sleeve is usually 3/4th or longer and is banded at the bottom. A Balloon sleeve is usually fuller at the top and narrows from the elbow to the wrist.
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The Kimono sleeve is cut with the bodice and the fit is very different from that of set in sleeve. The kimono sleeve is a basic type of sleeve and is basically just a rectangle. The Kimono sleeve can be cut along with the garment or separately and sewn on. Cutting the sleeve separately will save the fabric.
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A Raglan Sleeve is constructed from the shoulder to the neckline. It is very comfortable to wear and is usually used in sweatshirts and jerseys and other sports wear as it is very comfortable in wearing. The construction of a Raglan sleeve is very different from that of a basic sleeve. Read more »
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V Necklines are formed by two diagonal lines from the shoulder that meet on the chest. These necklines can be demure or plunging, depending on the depth of the V. This type of neckline is one of the most common seen on tanks, halters, dresses, and even on casual button down shirts.
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A tube top is a woman’s clothing item that is a type of top, or shirt, without sleeves or straps. Thus, when one wears a tube top, the shoulders are left completely bare. A tube top takes the form of an elongated ring or band of material. Imagine a close-fitting tank top with the straps cut off, and you’ve got a crude tube top. The material of the tube top wraps around the chest and, depending on the length of the top, may leave the midriff exposed, or covers the belly.
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are similar to boat necklines in that they generally cut across the figure nearly horizontally, but significantly lower, below the shoulders and collar bone. Such neckline usually passes over the arms but, in the strapless neckline, may pass under the arms. These necklines accentuate the shoulders and neck of the wearer.
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Square Necklines are characterized by three linear edges, the bottom edge meeting the side edges at right angles. The bottom edge cuts across the figure horizontally and the side edges pass over the shoulders. A special case of this is the slot neckline, in which the side edges are very close (roughly the width of the collar-bone points), forming a narrow slot. This neckline is very flattering on one piece bathing suits.
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Halter Necklines feature a high neck with deep, raglan-type armholes or else two straps from the bodice that meet at the back of the neck. In both cases, they form diagonal lines that converge inwards to the neck from the sides. Although such necklines reveal a lot of shoulder, their convergence makes the shoulders seem smaller. Halter necklines can have a horizontal bottom edge, or their two side edges can meet in a V. You will often see halter necklines on bikini bathing suits, tank tops, cocktail gowns, and wedding dresses.
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Turtleneck or Polo Neck top wraps around the neck itself and comes up to right under the chin. It is most commonly known as a turtleneck. Usually shirts of this nature with long sleeves are worn under sweaters to prevent itchy materials such as wool from irritating the sensitive skin on the neck. Other time you can see tanks, dresses, and even some wedding gowns with turtlenecks.
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