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Raglan Sleeve Extended cuff featureOpen slash sleeveRAGLAN SLEEVEThis design is more to do with the waythat the sleeve fits into the shoulder areabecause it is not a conventional sleevecasing. It is often used in sporting clothingbecause it allows for more give acrossthe back. It also enhances the shoulderarea, especially if it appears as a two-tonedesign (where the sleeve is a contrastingcolour from the body).This shape will always bulk up theshoulder area.Avoid if you have large or squareshoulders.EXTENDED CUFF FEATUREA dressy shirt, blouse or top can use thisfeature and it is a great one to reducethe appearance of a long slender arm,especially if there is some gathering intothe cuff that creates width around theforearm.OPEN SLASH SLEEVEThis sleeve is slashed from the shoulderto the wrist and held by the wristbandbut there are other designs too like aslash just at the top of the arm or severalslashes that are caught at various pointsalong the way.This is a perfect sleeve for concealing theshape of the arm, leaving a slither of skinon show and a long vertical line.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good