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As you think about the gown of your dreams, you will want to consider sleeve styles that are most flattering to your figure. Following is a list of style definitions to help you in your search.

Bishop: Fuller in lower forearm, gathered at wrist into wide cuff.

Cap: Just covers the top of the arm.

Capelet: Falls several inches below elbow in soft flare.

Dolman: Extends from armhole so large that it creates a cape-like effect; often fitted at wrist.

Fitted: Narrow and long.

Gibson: Full at shoulder and fitted at wrist.

Leg-of-Mutton (or Gigot): Wide and rounded at shoulder, tapering to a snug fit on lower arm.

Melon: Extravagently rounded from shoulder to elbow.

Peek-a-Boo: sheer, puffed sleeve with different fabric showing through from underneath.

Poet: Pleated at shoulder, very full to cuff.

Pointed: Long, fitted, falls into point blow wrist and over top of hand.

Puff: Short, gathered into gentler rounded shape usually above the elbow.

Three-Quarter: Ends between elbow and wrist.

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