Meaning & use

dolman

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A loose-fitting sleeve cut wide at the shoulder and tapering narrowly to the wrist.

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The blouse featured a dolman sleeve that gave it a relaxed, flowing silhouette.

She chose a sweater with dolman sleeves for extra arm mobility.

A note on using this word

Originally referred to a long Turkish robe; in modern fashion it almost always describes this loose sleeve style instead.

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