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What are the different types of sleeves?

Sleeveless - No sleeves at all.

Cap sleeves - Short, narrow sleeves that cover only the shoulders and are often used in summer wear.

Capped sleeves - Similar to cap sleeves but shorter, covering only the top of the shoulders.

Juliet or puffed - Puffed sleeves are voluminous sleeves that puff out at the shoulder and narrow at the wrist.

Flounce sleeves - Flouncy sleeves are wide and loose with ruffles or gathers.

Kimono sleeves - Loose, wide sleeves that are slightly gathered at the shoulders.

Leg-o-mutton sleeves - Puffed sleeves that are gathered at the shoulder and elbow and puff out at the elbow.

Raglan sleeves - Raglan sleeves are set-in sleeves that extend in one continuous piece from the collar to the underarm.

Bishop sleeves - Similar to blouson sleeves but looser.

Bell sleeves - Flared sleeves that widen from the elbow down.

Cuffed sleeves - Sleeves with a turned back hem.

French Cuff - Cuffed sleeves with a button closure.

Convertible Cuff Cuff - Sleeves with a turned-back hem that can be buttoned up or worn as a cuff.

Pleated Sleeves - Sleeves with a series of pleats or folds.

Roll-up Sleeves - Sleeves that are designed to be rolled up and secured with a tab or button.

Slit Sleeves - Sleeves with an opening or slit near the wrist.

Split sleeves - Sleeves that are divided into two or more sections, often with a slit between the sections.

Trumpet sleeves - Sleeves that are flared at the wrist.

Tucked sleeves - Sleeves that are gathered or folded into a cuff.

Wrist-length sleeves - Sleeves that end at the wrist.

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