Remember I mentioned that Angie said cap sleeves often aren’t flattering (at least as flattering as sleeveless)?
Here, from a previous fashion lab, is a picture of me in cap sleeves. For some reason I thought this tee-shirt was going to work for me.
What was I thinking?
Actually it will work well this fall, as an under-layer. The neckline hits a good spot on me, it’s brown (my eye color), and long enough to wear with any pants. Presently it’s hanging in my closet underneath a soft black v-neck.
(Please overlook needed ironing and etc. in the picture. I had to hurry up and grab the shirt and get shot before someone ran off with the camera.)
Here, though, is a cap sleeve shirt I love and I can wear with or without something over it (not to mention my daughter found it for me at Value Village for $1 with the tags still on). So what is it that makes the difference?
My money is on the tautness of the fabric.
What a difference! I also think the t-shirt’s sleeves are cut at a more drastic angle, and therefore don’t cover the curve of the upper arm as well. I can’t stand the little cap sleeve t-shirts because half-way through the day, the sleeves stretch and then they stick straight out instead of hugging your arm.
I generally like cap sleeves. I was surprised to read that comment whenever it was! The white shirt looks great.
For me, I find that tight cap sleeves just don’t do it (they have to fit your armhole in a very comfortable way.. or else you’ll end up with nonexistent arm fat.
I think the white shirt is more structured, and it cups your shoulder gently coming down in a slight flare, rather than being too tight.. plus the colour is light, so it blends in nicely with your skintone and makes it look more seamless vs. the dark burgundy that chops your arms off.
I’m normally not a fan of cap sleeves any more – it has to be done right, look right, and be comfortable before I’ll buy it.
I agree with Fabulously Broke. The woven fabric of the white shirt holds its line and doesn’t cut into your (very slim!) arm. I would probably never wear the brown t-shirt, myself, although it is a nice color. The sleeves look uncomfortable–as if they would bind–and they might not make for a smooth under-layer.
I wonder if the brown caps would stretch enough to be comfortable with some small, soft, smooth-fit shoulder pads. That would help define the shoulder.
To set the record straight: the brown t-shirt isn’t uncomfortable and doesn’t cut into my arms or bind. It’s probably just how I am standing in that picture, with my hands behind my back.
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Looks like the white one has some shoulder pads/padding which helps to reduce the slope of the shoulder. Have you done a blog on shoulder pads? I’ll go look under ‘silhouette’